Contents

Preface

Introduction: A History of Midwestern Gardens

Botanical Gardens
Missouri Botanical Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden
Boerner Botanical Gardens
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Michigan State University Horticultural Demonstration Gardens
W.J. Beal
4-H Children's Garden

Historical & Community Gardens
Shakespeare Garden
Old World Wisconsin
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
New Harmony
Baha'i House of Worship
Cave Hill Cemetery

Parks
Noerenberg Gardens
Eli Lilly Garden
Fellows Riverside Gardens
Mitchell Park Conservatory
Inniswood Metro Gardens

Great Estates
Ashland
Kingwood Center
Dow Gardens
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Cranbrook House and Gardens
Cantigny

Arboretums
Minnesota Landscapes Arboretum
The Dawes Arbotetum
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
The Holden Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum
The Paine Art Center and Arboretum

Appendices
Suggested Tours
Travel Guide
Gardening Notes
Tips for Photographing Flowers
Index