A simple bench or a charming birdbath, a graceful trellis or a weathered fountain--the right ornament in the right place can transform any garden into a lush, p

A collector's guide to some 300 individual decorative objects from American gardens from 1740 to 1940. 400 photos, 100 in full color. 12 line drawings.

This text traces the use of ornamental features throughout the history of the Western garden, and explores the variety that are still being sold in salerooms. I