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The Great Parterre at Blenheim, planted by Henry Wise, was abolished by Lancelot Brown, a priceless piece of history lost.

— Anne Scott-James

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Wherever she went, Vita collected seeds and roots and cuttings, and always travelled with a spongebag and a few potatoes into which she would put cuttings to keep them moist and fresh.

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