POLLEN ANALYSIS OF SUSPECTED GARDEN AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HAMILL HOUSE, GEORGETOWN, COLORADO

Twenty pollen samples were examined from suspected garden beds or plots associated with the Hamill House in Georgetown, Colorado. A modern surface sample was examined to provide control information concerning modern pollen rain. In addition, fifteen samples were examined from a possible garden plot in the northeast portion of the lot. This plot was slightly lower than the neighboring sodded area. A single sample was examined from the possible sodded area next to the garden. One sample was collected near the back porch and two samples were collected in a probable flower bed in front of the conservatory in the front of the house. These samples were examined to determine if there is evidence of a garden to the northeast of the house (and to the west of the museum/office). A secondary goal was to identify contents of probable flower beds near the back porch and conservatory through examining the pollen record.