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The Dell

A view along the gravel path (later the carpet path) towards the house. Tulips and pansies on both sides of the path. A fence with trained trees on the right hand side. Copper planters in the foreground

Very wide-angled view from in front of the Folly towards the house. Canal to the left, Peony bed next to it, Iris borders planted with spring flowers on both sides of the path to the right, (same time as YGA01811?),

Early view of the White Garden. Herbaceous borders, cold frames at the end of the path. Slide numbered 54

Fern Border to the left of a gravel path with Istrian Font and Summerhouse in the distance

Gravel Path, with Fern Border against a wall on the left, Istrian Font in background

Gravel path with the first Fern Border on the left and a hedge on the right.
In 1955, the first Fern Border was created against the north facing side of the Duck Run wall. This would later become the site of the canal.

View from the Dell through the (new) Folly towards the house, iris borders and dog (Dusky) on path. Same day as YGA01816?

Very early Herb Garden - A small pond surrounded by a rockery set in a gravel area surrounded by herbs. Slide numbered 26. In 'York Gate 1965' Sybil says "This is a close-up of the planting in the middle, and shows what colour one can get into a very…

Early view of the herb garden looking towards the Old Orchard. Slide numbered 25