St. Louis -- Kummer Garden

Object Details

General: This eight-acre site incorporates a range of garden settings, and a variety of types of plants. The entrance garden features coleus and Alabama fountain grass, while the entrance courtyard includes a fountain, pool, sculpture, an alpine miniature collection, hostas, and azaleas. A perennial border between the two wings of the house is faced by a line of threadneedle arborvitae, and highlighted by a bronze sculpture of a gardener. Pool area plantings include azaleas, rhododendrons, ornamental grasses, daylilies, pleached hawthorns, and roses, while the south side of the house features azaleas, crabapples, and pink dogwoods.; To the north of the house lie a woodland garden, an enclosed vegetable garden, and an orchard of 24 fruit trees, among them apple, pear, plum, and cherry.; Persons associated with the property include: C. M. Guthrie (former owner); V. Gorguze (former owner); William Bernoudy (architect); and Jane deDecker (sculptor).

Place: Kummer Garden (St. Louis, Missouri); United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis

See more items in: The Garden Club of America collection; The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / Missouri

Sponsor: A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Collection Rights: Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Bibliography: Garden has been featured in St. Louis Magazine, May-June 1993.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes a worksheet, copies of garden plans, a photocopy of an article about the garden from St. Louis Magazine, and other information. The garden is noted for its rich plantings, variety of garden types, and skillful planning to complement its relationship to the house.

Collection Restrictions: Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials: Kummer Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (20 35 mm. slides)