“He who owns a wood of proper land in this country, and, in the face of all the personal riches of the day, only raises crabs and choke pears, deserves to lose the respect of all sensible men.”
Quote by Andrew Jackson Downing
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Andrew Jackson Downing
Andrew Jackson Downing was an American landscape architect born on October 31, 1815, and died on July 28, 1852. He is renowned for his profound understanding of natural landscapes and innovative designs, which have had a profound impact on American garden art. more
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