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Book: Gardening tours by J.C. Loudon 1831-1842
Chapter: The Derby Arboretum in 1840

Derby Arboretum History

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II. HISTORY AND PROPOSED MANAGEMENT. Is giving a brief outline of the history of the formation of the Derby Arboretum, and of the manner in which I think it ought to be managed afterwards, I shall first notice the object in view in forming the garden, its situation, and the instructions on which I proceeded in forming the design; next, my reasons for its main features; and, thirdly, an outline of what I propose should be its future management.