Major sources for researchers are the rare book collection, which covers the historical development of American Horticulture from 1634 to 1934, and important works from the collections of Philip Trammel Shutze, Elizabeth Lawrence, Harvey T. Smith, Louise and Donald Hastings, Norma Seiferle, Larry Gulley, and Henry Hicks. The Virginia Hand Callaway Collection includes Mrs. Callaway's historic garden library as well as books used in the planning and planting of Callaway Gardens. The library also subscribes to current horticultural periodicals and has acquired magazines and seed catalogs of historic value. Acquisitions Books or money to purchase books may be contributed in honor of friends, as a gift from your garden club, or for the sole love of horticulture. An acknowledgment card will be sent to those honored.
All gifts are tax deductible.
The Cherokee Garden Library is located in McElreath Hall of the Atlanta History Center. The Cherokee Garden Library was founded by the Cherokee Garden Club, a member of the Garden Club of America and the Garden Club of Georgia. The Cherokee Garden Library is a member of the Council of Botanical and Horticultural Libraries, Inc. and the Southern Garden History Society.