The Trees at Mount Vernon: Report of Charles Sprague Sargent, Director of the Arnold Arboretum, to the Council of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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A few of the trees planted by Washington, in spite of the poor soil at Mount Vernon, have grown to a large size. Among the Live Oaks and Pecans planted in Louisiana after Washington's time there are larger trees than any now at Mount Vernon, and some of the Elm-trees planted in front of New England farmhouses after the middle of the eighteenth century have thicker trunks and broader heads of foliage. Larger planted trees exist in Europe, and in Japan many Cryptomeria-trees, some of them planted six or seven centuries ago, surpass in size and grandeur all other planted trees; but no trees planted by man have the human interest of the Mount Vernon trees. They belong to the nation and are one of its precious possessions. No care should be spared to preserve them, and as they pass away they should be replaced with trees of the same kinds, that Mount Vernon may be kept for all time as near as possible in the condition in which Washington left it.
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Excerpt from The Trees at Mount Vernon: Report of Charles Sprague Sargent, Director of the Arnold Arboretum, to the Council of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
A few of the trees planted by Washington, in spite of the poor soil at Mount Vernon, have grown to a large size. Among the Live Oaks and Pecans planted in Louisiana after Washington's time there are larger trees than any now at Mount Vernon, and some of the Elm-trees planted in front of New England farmhouses after the middle of the eighteenth century have thicker trunks and broader heads of foliage. Larger planted trees exist in Europe, and in Japan many Cryptomeria-trees, some of them planted six or seven centuries ago, surpass in size and grandeur all other planted trees; but no trees planted by man have the human interest of the Mount Vernon trees. They belong to the nation and are one of its precious possessions. No care should be spared to preserve them, and as they pass away they should be replaced with trees of the same kinds, that Mount Vernon may be kept for all time as near as possible in the condition in which Washington left it.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The Trees at Mount Vernon: Report of Charles Sprague Sargent, Director of the Arnold Arboretum, to the Council of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
The largest trees, which border the Bowling Green, were probably planted from 1783 to 1785, for it was in these years following the end of the Revolutionary War and preceding his election to the Presidency that Washington was most actively engaged in the improvement of Mount Vernon, and it was at this time that the Bowling Green and the adjoining gardens were laid out.
A few of the trees planted by Washington, in spite of the poor soil at Mount Vernon, have grown to a large size. Among the Live Oaks and Pecans planted in Louisiana after Washington's time there are larger trees than any now at Mount Vernon, and some of the Elm-trees planted in front of New England farmhouses after the middle of the eighteenth century have thicker trunks and broader heads of foliage. Larger planted trees exist in Europe, and in Japan many Cryptomeria-trees, some of them planted six or seven centuries ago, surpass in size and grandeur all other planted trees; but no trees planted by man have the human interest of the Mount Vernon trees. They belong to the nation and are one of its precious possessions. No care should be spared to preserve them, and as they pass away they should be replaced with trees of the same kinds, that Mount Vernon may be kept for all time as near as possible in the condition in which Washington left it.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book documents the trees at Mount Vernon, George Washington's Virginia plantation. The author, Charles Sprague Sargent, conducted an extensive survey of trees on the property in 1917, measuring their size and assessing their condition. Sargent's survey aimed to establish a record of the trees planted by Washington and those that had grown naturally since his death in 1799. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the horticultural practices of Washington, an avid gardener and agriculturalist. Among the trees planted by Washington are tulip poplars, coffee beans, ash, basswood, and honey locusts. These trees, many of which are still standing today, reflect Washington's interest in native species and his desire to beautify his estate. Sargent's survey also sheds light on the botanical and ecological changes that have occurred at Mount Vernon over the past two centuries. He notes the disappearance of certain tree species and the emergence of new ones, reflecting the influence of environmental factors and human activity. This book offers a valuable historical record and a timeless appreciation of the natural beauty of Mount Vernon. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, horticulture, or the preservation of our nation's heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333570538_0
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