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A gardener feeds the rose bush with fresh manure
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A gardener feeds the rose bush with fresh manure
A gardener feeds the rose bush with fresh manure Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Aristocratic Bush Feeding Feeds Fresh Gardener Manure Roses Stately Tending
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A Gardener Tends to a Stately Rose Bush with Fresh Manure, Circa 1890s This evocative lantern slide image captures the essence of the aristocratic pastime of gardening in the late 1800s. The scene portrays a dedicated gardener, dressed in workman's attire, carefully tending to a stately rose bush. He is in the process of feeding the bush with fresh manure, an essential practice for promoting healthy growth and abundant blooms. The gardener's focused expression and the meticulous way he handles the manure speak to his expertise and dedication to his craft. The rose bush, in full bloom, is a symbol of beauty and elegance, with its vibrant, fragrant flowers adding a touch of sophistication to the scene. The garden itself is an extension of the home, a place where nature and cultivation come together to create a serene and picturesque setting. The lantern slide format of this image, popular during the late 1800s and early 1900s, adds to its historical significance. It would have been used in lantern slide projectors, which were a popular form of entertainment and education during that time. This image would have been shown to audiences as part of a lecture or slideshow, providing a glimpse into the world of gardening and the importance of tending to nature. Overall, this image is a beautiful representation of the connection between the gardener, the garden, and the natural world, and the importance of nurturing and caring for both the physical and the aesthetic aspects of our surroundings.
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