author
H. S. (Henry Sherman) Adams
1864–1948
Known for practical garden books and a lifelong love of the outdoors, this American writer also played an early role in the American Alpine Club. His work blends clear how-to advice with the eye of a naturalist.
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Making a Rock Garden
by H. S. (Henry Sherman) Adams
About the author
Born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, on August 1, 1864, Henry Sherman Adams was a writer, editor, and naturalist whose interests ranged from flowers and rock gardens to mountains and climbing. He was also nationally known as the editor of The Spur, a magazine devoted to riding and driving.
Adams wrote accessible books for general readers, including Making a Rock Garden, Flower Gardening, and Lilies. His gardening books are remembered for their practical tone and for encouraging amateurs to create beautiful, natural-looking spaces at home.
He was elected to the American Alpine Club in 1909 and is remembered as one of its early members. Adams died in 1948 at Hammonasset, Connecticut, at the age of 84.