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Botany and Gardening Resources in the Special Collections Research Center

This is a guide to the rare books, periodicals, and manuscripts for the study of botany, horticulture, flowers, gardens, and gardening in the Special Collections Research Center.

Subject Guide

Access Tools

 

Special Collections Research Center Access Tools :There are a variety of tools available to guide you in finding materials in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) including video tutorials. Don't forget that you also may come into the SCRC in person and consult with the staff member on duty for guidance.

Other Manuscripts Related to Gardens or Botany

There are a great many other manuscripts, especially diaries or letters, that mention flowers, gardening,  etc.that can be found using the SCRC Database.

Special Collections Finding Aid Search

 

Useful Subject Headings

  • garden
  • flower
  • landscap (this will capture both landscape and landscaping)
  • botan (this will capture both botany and botanical)