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d.
Point out that more space is freed from vegetable pro-
duction in this yard for larger orchards and ornamental
plantings. Show the collection of shrub roses planted
against the fence enclosing the garden. Many of these
roses, such as the apothecary rose, Rosa gallica
officinalis, bloom only once a season between May and
June; others are perpetual bloomers which provide color
and fragrance from spring until the first fall frost,
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such as Rosa 'Stanwell Perpetual'. Moravians grew
roses for the ornamental value and intense fragrance
of their flowers and the nutritional and medicinal value
of their fruits (rose hips).
Mention the use of sod (grass) to reinforce the terraces
in this yard.
Contrast the stylish, white picket fence surrounding
the house and service yard with the primitive board
fence dividing the Leinbach garden.
E. Vierlina Garden
Interpretive Hiqhlight:
to the Moravians
The importance of medicinal plants
1. Explain that plants and their derivatives were basic
ingredients of many 19th century medicines.
a. A listing of some plants and their medicinaluses
included in Appendix B
b. Records indicate that Dr. Samuel Benjamin Vierling
cultivated an extensive grape vineyard on the terraces
behind his house.
c. A medical garden and outdoor exhibit on horticulture
are planned for the yard.
d. Mention the following. landscape features:
1) 3 terraces on the steep slope behind the house
2) Swept yard for various household activities
3) Wash-Bake house
4) Cellar of the Vierling house which might have been
used to store root crops, fruits, and nuts.
F. John Vogler Garden
Interpretive Hiqhliqhts: Garden desisn in Salem and commonly
grown 19th century plants
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