The Giardini Botanici Hanbury (also known as La Mortola, or Hanbury Botanical Garden, or Villa Hanbury), on the cape of Mortola, are major botanical gardens operated by the University of Genoa. The gardens were founded by Sir Thomas Hanbury, a British entrepreneur, after he had made his fortune in China.
The Giardini Botanici Hanbury (also known as La Mortola, or Hanbury Botanical Garden, or Villa Hanbury), on the cape of Mortola, are major botanical gardens operated by the University of Genoa. The gardens were founded by Sir Thomas Hanbury, a British entrepreneur, after he had made his fortune in China.
Handwriting on back of photograph states: A particularly interesting treatment. Would like very much to have it, but do you suppose photographer could paint out broken glass in & lamp? Believe they can touch up minor points like that, but am not sure - Is it lemon trees on left?
Note on back of photograph: Here a rural type garden sprawls at ease in its generous use of space. The simple axis of brick-paved walk is sufficient to tie it into the general plan of garden arrangement. 1st Installment