Historic New England

Bent lawns, O.M. Scott & Sons Co., Marysville, Ohio

The advantages of planting Bent grass and how to care for it are described. There is a loose price list and order form for customers.

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330637

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.010

Lawn care, a discussion of the vital problems of lawn making and maintenance, vol. III, June-July 1930, no. 3, published several times yearly by O.M. Scott & Sons Company, seedsmen, Marysville, Ohio

The topics covered include getting rid of earthworms, lawn maintenance and Scott's connection to a steel merger controversy in Ohio.

Date: 1930

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330638

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.011

End to weeds and tiresome weeding simply, economically with Wedo, made by The Smith Agricultural Chemical Co., Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana

1 brochure : illustrations (some color) ; 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330640

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.012

"Planning Your Home Wisely"

Seven illustrations used in the book "Planning Your Home Wisely" written by Royal Barry Wills and published in 1946 by Franklin Watts, Inc. Two are originals; four are prints. Five illustrations are matted. Illustrations include those shown on pages 37, 43, 44, 52, 53, 54, and 64.

Date: 1946

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330641

Ref. Code: AR029.02.01.12

Proper care of lawns, by L.J. Doogue, revised 1928, Dunham Lawn Roller Co., 113 Chambers Street, New York, New York

Lawn care is covered including grass seed, fertilizer, renovating and proper rolling. The business office is located at "Office 21, Mount Royal Hotel, Montreal."

Date: 1928

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330645

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.005.013

Make your home beautiful, Vigoro fertilizer, Swift & Company, Chicago, Illinois

Vigoro fertilizer can be used to improve lawns, vegetables, shrubs, flowers and trees. Text stamped on the item reads "Recommended by The Rosenbaum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330646

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.083

When, where, how to use Sacco Plant Food, makes things grow! for lawns, gardens, shrubs, flowers and trees, The Smith Agricultural Chemical Company, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana

Instructions are provided for applying the product to lawns, vegetables, fruits, shrubbery and flowers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330647

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.084

Shur-Gro odorless fertilizer, America's plant food for flowers, lawns, shrubbery, trees and gardens, Shur-Gro Fertilizer Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The fertilizer can be applied to lawns, flower gardens, shrubs, vegetable gardens, potted plants and window and porch boxes.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330648

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.085

Practical gardening, a simpler way to make things grow, SACCO, The Smith Agricultural Chemical Company, Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana

SACCO plant food is clean, odorless and weedless. Directions for application are provided in the brochure.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330650

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.086

Getting the most from your ornamental trees, shrubs, fruits and flowers, Chase Brothers Company, the Rochester Nurseries, Rochester, New York

Chase provides advice on ornamental trees, shrubs, hedging, roses, flowers, vines, rock gardens and home orchards and gardens.

Date: 1932

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330652

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.087

Home fruit garden, preparation and care, by L.C. Corbett, edition of June 1905, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

The bulletin provides guidance in developing and maintaining fruit bearing plants including soil preparation and pruning.

Date: 1905

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330654

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.088

George E. Jenkins house, Bedford, N.H.

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Mr. and. Mrs. George E. Jenkins in Bedford, New Hampshire (commission #1605) including two plans, one plot plan, one topographic map, and one rendering. Some drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot; two drawings are dated. Topograph...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330655

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1605

Eugene P. O'Reilly house, Newport, R.I.

Set of three architectural plans of house for Mr. and. Mrs. Eugene P. O'Reilly in Newport, Rhode Island (commission #1606). Also included are one page of notes. Two drawings are signed and dated by Merton S. Barrows. Drawings show two first floor plans for a house with library with fireplace, off...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330657

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1606

Sidney Harwood house, Worcester, Mass.

Set of seven architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Sidney Harwood in Worcester, Massachusetts (commission #1607) including one elevation, one plan, one rendering, and four details. Most drawings are signed by Richard Wills; no drawings are dated. Alterations include a new s...

Date: 1956, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330659

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1607

Milton Greenberg house, Belmont, Mass.

Set of ten architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Milton Greenberg in Belmont, Massachusetts (commission #1610) including two elevations, one interior elevation, five plans, one rendering, and one detail. Some drawings are signed by Robert E. Minot, Warren J. Rhote...

Date: 1956-1957

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330660

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1610

Matthew J. McDonald Jr. house, Milton, Mass.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of house for Matthew J. McDonald Jr. in Milton, Massachusetts (commission #1611) including three elevations, three plans, one plot plan, one cross section, and six details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey, Robert E. Minot, or Warren J. Rhoter. ...

Date: 1956-1957

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330661

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1611

Leonard Bradford house, Wayland, Mass.

Set of seventeen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bradford in Wayland, Massachusetts (commission #1616) including four elevations, four plans, one plot plan, one topographic map, one rendering, and six details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Royal Barry Wills, Merton S...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330663

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1616

Gene Roberts house, Lexington, Mass.

Set of fourteen architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Gene Roberts in Lexington, Massachusetts (commission #1617) including three elevations, three plans, five framing plans, and three details. Drawings are signed by Richard Wills; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-story Gar...

Date: 1956, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330665

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1617

G. Carleton Snowe house, Auburn, Maine

Set of six architectural drawings of house for G. Carleton Snowe in Auburn, Maine (commission #1618) including three elevations, two plans, and one detail. Drawings are signed by Richard Wills; no drawings are dated. Drawings depict a two-level Colonial Revival-style house with a saltbox garage. ...

Date: 1956, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330667

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1618

Richard Sherman house, Marblehead, Mass.

Set of thirty-one architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sherman in Marblehead, Massachusetts (commission #1619) including three elevations, six plans, one cross section, one framing plan, three plot plans, one topographic map, one sketch, one rendering, and fourteen details. Most ...

Date: 1956-1957

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330669

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1619

George F. Burgess garage, Walpole, Mass.

Set of four architectural drawings of garage for George F. Burgess in Walpole, Massachusetts (commission #1620) including two elevations and two plans. Drawings are dated. Drawings depict a three-car garage with an office and storage area.

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330671

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1620

Lewis G. King house, Chilmark, Mass.

Set of nine architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Lewis G. King in Chilmark, Massachusetts (commission #1621) including three elevations, two plans, one cross section, one rendering, and two details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Robert E. Minot. Altera...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330672

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1621

Walter A. Stewart house, Bristol, R.I.

Set of twelve architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Stewart in Bristol, Rhode Island (commission #1622) including five elevations, two plans, one topographic map, one rendering, and three details. Drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Richard Wills but are not dated. Topog...

Date: 1956, undated

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330673

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1622

Mrs. R. L. Whitman house, Beverly Farms, Mass.

Set of five architectural drawings of house for Mrs. R. L. Whitman in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts (commission #1623) including two plans, two plot plans, and one rendering. Some drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Merton S. Barrows; two drawings are dated. Drawings depict a one-story Cap...

Date: 1956

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330675

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1623

First Church of Christ Scientist, Winchester, Mass.

Set of sixty-three architectural drawings of First Church of Christ Scientist in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1627) including six elevations, six plans, one plot plan, one topographic map, three electrical plans, three heating plans, five framing plans, three air conditioning plans, three ...

Date: 1957-1958

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330677

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1627

Making of a new garden, Crittenden House, Matfield, Kent, B.P. Tomsett, Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, London, United Kingdom

The author describes the reclaiming and creation of a garden on neglected land. The item is reprinted from The Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, vol. 85, part 2, February 1960.

Date: 1960

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330684

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.089

Better gardening, what, when and how to plant, a complete handbook of suggestions and instructions for the home gardener, 4th ed., by Harry R. O'Brien, The Union Fork and Hoe Company, Columbus, Ohio

The handbook describes tools, soil, cultivation, shrubs, flowers, watering and pest control for home gardeners.

Date: 1931-04-15

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330685

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.090

Ornamental cast iron garden furniture, manufactured by Smyser-Royer Company, York, Pennsylvania

Chairs, settees and hitching posts are described in the brochure. The business also manufactures exterior lighting fixtures. The Philadelphia office is at 803 Architects Building.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330687

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.025

Lawn and garden furniture, no. 77, Popular Mechanics Press, Chicago, Illinois

Text on the front cover reads, "Modern bent-tube furniture, arbor and seat combinations, two-seat swing, lawn chair with colonial touch, barrow chair, weatherproof dining sets."

Date: 1942

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330689

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.026

Garden furniture of distinction, W.A. Snow Iron Works, Inc., 32 Portland Street, Boston, Mass.

Chairs, benches, tables, weather vanes and doorstops are described. Snow furniture can be seen on the terraces and courtyard garden at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on pages 30-31.

Date: 1920s

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330690

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.027

Garden furniture, edited by Perry S. Graffam, General Publishing Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois

The do-it-yourself articles were compiled from "Popular homecraft magazine." Lawn and garden furniture of different styles, garden pools, hose reels, sun dials and a wishing well are described.

Date: 1949

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330691

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.028

Lincraft book of fences & furniture, New Jersey Fence Company, Burlington, New Jersey

Fences, garden and porch furniture, birdhouses and cabins are described for customers. There is a loose, blank order form. The front cover has the numbers "3" and "5" pasted on it.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330695

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.029

Rustic cedar furniture, Potash-Marl, Inc., estate & garden service, 509 Madison Avenue, New York, New York

Garden structures, furniture and birdhouses are described for potential customers.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330697

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.030

How to build outdoor fireplaces and lawn furniture, Arco Publishing Company, Inc., 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York

Plans for building outdoor fireplaces and furniture are described. Barbecue grills, utensils and recipes are provided as well. The title is a reissue of a Fawcett Publications title which reprinted articles from "Mechanix illustrated."

Date: 1955

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330699

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.031

Summer suggestion, Old Hickory hand made, the ideal out-door furniture, manufactured by The Old Hickory Chair Co., Martinsville, Indiana

Old Hickory furniture can be used inside as well as for porch, lawn and garden settings.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330701

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.032

Heart cypress tubs, rustic work, English garden furniture, Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, New Jersey

The nursery manufactures and sells a variety of plant tubs, furniture and outdoor structures. Text on the front cover reads, "Tubs on the porch are the garden's recompense."

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330703

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.033

Rustic garden-decorations, The Rustic Craft Company, Old Colony Parkway at Pope's Hill, Boston, Mass.

Wood chairs, settees, tables, arches and fences are handmade by the business.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330706

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.034

Of gardens and their furnishings, being a brief consideration of the gardens of yesterday and of to-day and of the furniture of stone and marble most fitly to be used therein, Leland & Ball Company, workers in stone, 557 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York

The Company makes sundials, benches and monuments from stone, granite and marble.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330709

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.035

Catalog, W.A. Snow Iron Works, Inc., 32 Portland Street, Boston, Mass.

The catalog has descriptions and photographs of "Metalcraft" garden furniture, gates, fences, weathervanes, sundials and other pieces. Furniture samples can be seen on the terraces and courtyard garden at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts on pages 32-33. Iron fences and gates are shown at the Henry Cl...

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330710

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.003.036

Improving the home grounds, by Albert D. Taylor, edited by J.W. Johnston, New York Herald Tribune, New York

The booklet addresses design problems and offers suggestion to improving such areas as gardens, walkways and entrances. A list of trees, shrubs and flower plants is provided with a bibliography. The work is done in conjunction with the New York Herald Tribune Annual Yard and Garden Competition.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330711

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.091

People & the land, geography, landscape studies, urban studies & community studies from Yale University Press, P.O. Box 209040, New Haven, Connecticut

Titles are described that address natural, built and urban landscapes primarily in America. Some of the authors included are J.B. Jackson, Anne Whiston Spirn and Sam Bass Warner, Jr.

Date: 2000

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330715

Ref. Code: EP001.12.005.002.028

Henry E. Burr, landscape architect and importer of rare evergreens, trees and hardy plants, Tremont Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey

The booklet is an essay with photographs of properties and grounds which display stock from the author's nursery business. The nurseries are located at Irvington and Boyden Avenues in South Orange, New Jersey.

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330716

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.093

Arcadian landscape, the California gardens of A.E. Hanson, 1920-1932, A.E. Hanson, edited by David Gebhard and Sheila Lynds, introduction by David Gebhard, Hennessey & Ingalls, Inc., Los Angeles, California

The experience of creating gardens for wealthy clients is described by Hanson including Harry Calendar, Henry Kern, George I Cochran and silent film star Harold Lloyd.

Date: 1985

Collection: Ephemera collection

GUSN: 330719

Ref. Code: EP001.12.001.004.094

First Church of Christ Scientist, Winchester, Mass.

Set of three architectural drawings of alterations to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #1627-R) including one elevation and two plans. Drawings are dated but not signed. Alterations include revisions to readers' desks (1967) and to the Sunday School fl...

Date: 1967-1989

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330723

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1627-R

First Church of Christ Scientist, Winchester, Mass.

Set of sixteen architectural drawings of alterations to the First Church of Christ Scientist in Winchester, Massachusetts (commission #2909) including ten rough sketches, four copies of original drawings with notes, and two details. Two drawings are dated. Original commission was #1627. Alteratio...

Date: 2004

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330724

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.2909

Alfred J. Seaman Jr. house, Upper Brookville, N.Y.

Set of twenty-four architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Seaman Jr. in Upper Brookville, New York (commission #1209-A) including ten elevations, five plans, one sketch, and eight details. Some drawings are signed and dated by Ken Duprey, Robert E. Minot,...

Date: 1964

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330725

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1209-A

Alfred J. Seaman Jr. house, Upper Brookville, N.Y.

Set of six architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Seaman Jr. in Upper Brookville, New York (commission #1209-B) including one elevation, one plan, two cross sections, and two details. Drawings are dated. Alterations include an addition to the kitchen.

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330726

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1209-B

Alfred J. Seaman Jr. house, Upper Brookville, N.Y.

Set of five architectural drawings for alterations to existing house for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Seaman Jr. in Upper Brookville, New York (commission #1209-C) including two elevations, one plan, one cross section, and one sketch. Alterations include a garage and studio addition.

Date: 1986

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330727

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1209-C

William W. Claflin house, Marion, Mass.

Set of six architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. William W. Claflin in Marion, Massachusetts (commission #1266) including two elevations, three plans, and one rendering. Most drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot; some drawings are dated. Notation on binding strip of...

Date: 1950

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330728

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1266

Myer Ruttenberg house, Newton, Mass.

Set of ten architectural drawings of house for Mr. and Mrs. Myer Ruttenberg in Newton, Massachusetts (commission #1287) including six plans, three rough sketches, and one rendering. Some drawings are signed by Royal Barry Wills or Robert E. Minot. Notation on binding strip of drawings indicated that...

Date: 1950

Collection: Royal Barry Wills Associates architectural collection, 1925-2013 (bulk 1920s-1980)

GUSN: 330729

Ref. Code: AR029.04.04.1287

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