The Oak Spring Garden Library is a private collection formed by Mrs. Mellon, reflecting her lifelong love of books and gardening. Below is a quote from Mrs. Mellon found in the preface of an Oak Spring Garland, published in 1989, regarding the evolution of the Library and her passion for botanical books and manuscripts.

"...This collection of books and drawings grew as a way of life, not just a gathering of rare and interesting books bought at the enticement of an enthusiastic bookseller, but chosen one by one for their special and unusual contents and design, as well as their relationship to books already part of the collection. It is a working library where mystery, fascination, and romance contribute to centuries of the art of gardening as a source of discovery" and so the process remains to this day.

See our Publications page where you can purchase all four of the Oak Spring Garden Library Volumes.