Having observed many of the drawings and especially those in 1 above, I am able to state with fairly reliable certainty that the book is a landscape architect’s presentation and perhaps manual for the layout and planting of the formal gardens of the castle.
Were you joking about the landscape presentation and layout? I checked your personal page and have some questions. Did you ever come to a conclusion on your wooly bear study. I have 12 forested acres in eastern West Virginia. I was thinking of putting in some nut trees. I a 72 years old and plan to live into my 90s or perhaps over 100. I figures to plant some Chinese chestnuts which are said to give nuts in 3 to5 years. I thought I would plant some longer maturing chestnuts for my children and grandchildren. Do you have any thoughts, questions, or suggestions about what nuts to plant. I have sloping upland, level area near water, and flat upland. Thanks.