African-American garden clubs continue to grow in popularity with the founding of the Delphinium Garden Club of Indianapolis, Indiana. Its mission: to educate and “beautify yards and gardens in many parts of the city, especially among school children, by donating seeds and plants.” The club had a special tie to the segregated Crispus Attucks High School, as many members taught there.


Paul Mullins, “Gardens in the Black City: Landscaping 20th Century African America.” Archaeology and Material Culture, July 19, 2015. https://paulmullins.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/gardens-in-the-black-city-landscaping-20th-century-african-america/