Martin (English, Principia College), formerly a garden historian for Colonial Williamsburg, traces the 18th century development of gardens in what was once Virginia's colonial capital from 17th century notions of what Jefferson called the "culture of the earth"; landscape gardening at Mount Vernon and Monticello; and the contributions of notable plantation owner-gardeners. Includes 97 illustrations and a bibliographical essay. Originally published by Princeton U. Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)