Otis (former editor of House and Garden), surveys the American private garden from the oldest examples (such as Middleton Place in South Carolina) to 20th-century masterpieces. Following a chronological discussion of American gardens, she covers stylistic types (enclosed, vista, and picturesque gardens) as well as smaller, more unusual types created by lesser-known people. The volume contains 333 illustrations including color and b&w images, and rare archival photographs, maps and drawings. Oversize: 9.75x12". Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR