This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Resurgence of Herbs Inspires Swarthmore Gardeners
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Murphy of Swarthmore nurture an herb garden with about 30 plants, enjoying culinary and decorative uses. Local garden clubs and arboretums highlight historic herb plots, while Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Flower share favorite varieties and recipes for thyme rosemary and tarragon.
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Elbert H. Flower
Upper Chichester
John K. Murphy
Vassar Ave
Swarthmore
Penn Central Railroad
Simon and Garfunkle
Delaware County
Thomas Massey
Marple
Taylor Arboretum
Nether Providence
Tyler Arboretum
Middletown
Mrs. Murphy
Swarthmore Garden Club
Mr. Murphy