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xoxoxoBruce Thursday Nov 29 10:24 PM Nov 30th, 2018: Topiary
Here’s an excellent example of the work ethic and dedication to their profession the older generation had and which has died with them.
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In 1936, gardener Josè Maria Azael Franco, who worked as the caretaker of the city’s municipal cemetery, began sculpting the rows of bushes under his care into a variety of shapes and designs. There are the archways and angular geometric shapes that can be found in topiary collections around the world, but Franco also created a number of unique natural sculptures all his own.
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The garden features animals, angels, Incan symbols, and bulbous, iconic creatures squatting in a row.
Franco passed away in 1985 and was fittingly buried at the cemetery, in the shadow of his life’s work.
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The topiary wonders live on to this day, cared for by Franco’s five sons, and the cemetery staff.
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See what I mean, five sons and a crew to do Jose’s job, lazy whippersnappers.
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Gravdigr Tuesday Dec 4 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
See what I mean, five sons and a crew to do Jose’s job, lazy whippersnappers.
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That's funny. And not racist at all.
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