Growing hemp in Bryant Park

Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1922

A group of people is watching a gardener at work, growing hemp in an experimental garden project in Bryant Park, New York City. The text on the sign reads: ‘HEMP - The Fibre of this Plant is used for making Rope and its seeds for Stock Feed. It also makes a fine Foliage Plant for odd corners.’

Reference: Johnston, F. B. (1922). [City experiment in gardening, New York City]. [photograph]. Frances Benjamin Johnston Collection, (J7-159, LOT 11310). Library of Congress.