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From Afton Villa to Zemurray, twenty-nine of the most beautiful gardens of the Pelican State are captured in a delicate bouquet of fantastic photographs and equally vibrant text. Among the fascinating images in the book are the orange-red Pride of Afton azaleas that originated on the estate and Zemurray's lime-green Chinese cane, which contrasts dramatically with blazing red azaleas. Louisiana Gardens contains much more than azaleas, however.

Oaklawn Manor, home of Louisiana governor Mike Foster, contains many ancient oaks that were growing there when Columbus discovered America. Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte was the first state-supported arboretum in the United States and contains almost every type of vegetation native to the state. Audubon Park and Zoological Gardens in New Orleans features not only the handiwork of renowned landscape planner John Charles Olmsted, but also a world-class zoo that is home to more than 1800 animals.

For those wishing to see the gardens themselves, helpful maps, addresses, and telephone numbers direct readers to virtually every azalea, camellia, and magnolia in Louisiana.

These web pages include information about ordering the book Louisiana Gardens, as well as information about the author and a special section highlighting some of Louisiana's beautiful gardens.

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GARDEN LINKS:

The American Rose Society
Louisiana Association of Nurserymen
Louisiana State University Hilltop Arboretum
La Gardeners
New Orleans Botanical Garden
The Louisiana State Library
The Victory Garden
Longue Vue Gardens

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