Bunny mellon biography

Rachel Lambert " Bunny " Mellon (August 9, – Ma) was an American horticulturalist, gardener, philanthropist, and art collector. She designed and planted a number of significant gardens, including the White House Rose Garden, and assembled one of the largest collections of rare horticultural books. I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise spans the full years of Bunny Mellon’s life. Some may find the pacing too leisurely, and the book is at its best when Mellon’s curious personality comes out in full. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
A biography of Bunny Mellon, the style icon and American aristocrat who designed the White House Rose Garden for her friend JFK and served as a living witness to 20th Century American history, operating in the high-level arenas of politics, diplomacy, art and fashion.