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Frederick Sayen was an avid gardener and world traveler. In 1912 he
purchased a 30 acre parcel of land not far from the family rubber mill in Hamilton Square, NJ.
He built a bungalow style home and surrounded it with plants and flowers acquired while he traveled the world. His
collection includes species from China,
Japan and England,
many of which are still flourishing today. According to Harry Robinson, Sayen Garden's horticulturist, there are more than 1,000
azaleas and nearly 500 rhododendrons thriving under the vigilant care of the
dedicated Sayen
Gardens groundskeepers.
Spring unveils a magnificent display of color and beauty with more than
250,000 flowering bulbs, as well as dogwoods, heirloom azaleas and
rhododendrons. Mother's Day marks the garden's annual Azalea Festival.
Throughout the year annual and perennial displays fill the gardens with
splendor, highlighting the many walking trails, fish ponds and gazebos that
permeate the grounds.
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