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Centifolia Rose

Also known as the "old cabbage rose", or "the queen of roses" to most herbalists. With heavy fragrance and five foot tall bushes, it has been favored…

Tags: Flowers, Gardens, Roses, Settlers, Talbot

Old Velvet Rose

Has been noted in apothecary books as far back as 1597 as "velvet rose", but nowadays it's more commonly called the "Tuscany rose".

Tags: Flowers, Gardens, Roses, Settlers, Talbot

Lilac Trees

With the Latin name Syringa Vulgaris, lilac was (and still is) popular for its pleasant smell. Colonel Talbot had at least a few on the property.

The Orchard

Talbot's orchard included apples, pears, plums, cherries, and wild strawberries.

Tags: Garden, Orchard, Settlers, Talbot, Trees

The Orchard

Talbot's orchard included apples, pears, plums, cherries, and wild strawberries.

Tags: Garden, Orchard, Settlers, Talbot, Trees

Shoulder Yoke, Backus-Page House Museum

Shoulder Yoke- Made of wood. Hollowed out to form to human shoulders and neck. On each end the wood thins out almost to a point. On both ends a piece…

Wash Board, Backus-Page House Museum

Washboard- A replica used for educational/demonstration situations. Long wooden paddle-like object. Has horizontal grooves across one side of the…