Chanticleer was originally the summer home of the Rosengarten family of Philadelphia, whose pharmaceutical business eventually became Merck. It is now a beautiful, must-see, 35 acre public garden.
The following photos show only a tiny portion of Chanticleer.
Teacup Garden; note the ornamental use of edible plants (leaf lettuce):
Tennis Court Garden:
Bell's Woodland:
Ruin Garden:
In winter, staff members create art such as the stone sofa and chairs:
Lilac Allee:
