Santa Barbara Gardens of the Past - Constantia

Date
Date Unknown
Media Format
Slide
Photographer
Unknown
Description

Home of Arthur Meeker. Built in 1930. Original Note: In the garden at "Constantia", the motifs of the building are used throughout. Most of the plants used are native to South Africa, including the evergreen grape in the foreground; Thunbergia alata in the beds; Pelargoniums, Gladiolus, Sutera, and Agapanthus in the border.

Santa Barbara Gardens of the Past - Constantia

Location Information

Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
Santa Barbara
City:
Montecito
Specific Location
1599 East Valley Road

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
(Pelargonium)
(Gladiolus)
African Lily (Agapanthus)
More Info
Alternative Common Names
Lily of the Nile
Primary Plant Part
Whole Plant

Natural Landscapes

Planted Landscapes/Horticultural Uses

Garden Name (not SBBG)
Constantia
Hardscape Feature
Garden Furniture, Rocks/Boulders, House or Structure, Garden Art, Patio/Deck, Path/Trail, Fence/Gate/Railing, Steps/Staircase

General Subject

Event Name
Original Note con’t: Thunbergia alata in the beds; Pelargoniums, Gladiolus, Sutera, and Agapanthus in the border.
Educational Activity Name
Smithsonian Local Number: CA071002

Image & Format Details

Index Number
SL_18344
Photo Orientation
Landscape
Use Notes
Pacific Horticulture v38 n4 p36 1977
Collection
Garden Club of America Lantern Slides

Copies of lantern slides which were returned to the Garden Club of America. See ResourceSpace.

Location:
Originals at Smithsonian Gardens
Image Restrictions
Yes
Image Restrictions Note
Originals belong to Smithsonian Institution. Contact Smithsonian for reproduction requests.
Film Type
Ektachrome
Duplicate Slide
Yes
Alternate Catalog Number
Smithsonian Local Number: CA071002