Elias Manchester Boddy was an American newspaper publisher. He rose from poverty to become the publisher of a major California newspaper and a candidate for Congress. His estate, Descanso Gardens, was deeded to the County of Los Angeles in 1953 as a floral park.
Boddy in 1936
Campaign flyer for Manchester Boddy for Senate campaign
Descanso Gardens is a 150-acre (61 ha) botanical garden located in La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California. It sits on the northern edge of the San Rafael Hills.
Descanso Gardens rosarium
Stream with ducks at Camellia Forest
Walkway in Descanso Gardens
Pear tree, Descanso Gardens