Gertrude Jekyll

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The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (Civil War, Pennsylvania)

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Gertrude Jekyll: References & Edit History

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contribution to horticulture
- In floral decoration: 20th century
- In gardening: From the 19th century
influence of Robinson
- In garden and landscape design: 19th century

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	First paragraph modernization.	Encyclopaedia Britannica	Mar 15, 2024
	Anniversary information added.		Dec 04, 2023
	Anniversary information added.		Nov 25, 2023
	Modified link of Web site: The Victorian Web - Biography of Gertrude Jekyll.	Emily Rodriguez	Feb 14, 2017
	Add new Web site: The Victorian Web - Biography of Gertrude Jekyll.	Gloria Lotha	Mar 09, 2012
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998