Szirácsik Éva (szerk.): A Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum Közleményei 2016-2017 (Budapest, 2017)
Kerényi-Nagy Viktor: Pillanatképek a városligeti Széchenyi-sziget kerttörténetéből és lehetséges fejlesztési irányai
gért Takáts Rózsának és Dr. Szirácsik Évának (Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum és Könyvtár, Múzeum Dokumentációs Gyűjtemény), a könyvtári munkában Perjámosi Sándornak és Papócsi Ildikónak (Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum és Könyvtár), valamint több fa történetéért Dr. Nagy Ágotának (Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum és Könyvtár, Kertészeti Gyűjtemény). ABSTRACT Snapshots from the horticultural history of Széchenyi Island in City Park and possible directions of development Viktor Kerényi-Nagy Széchenyi Island is “a park within a park”: its mission, objective and function are fundamentally different from those of City Park. The defining factor is the concrete cover of the lake’s natural boundary. The island was not planned horticulturally, and the vicissitudes of history strongly damaged its vegetation. The present look of the island is largely defined by planes, wild vines (1896) and yew trees (1916), mostly planted before the Millennial Exhibition. A large proportion of the vegetation was planted in the 80s and 90s. A new horticultural concept involves the creation of gardens that encompass and unify the four historical styles represented by the historical building complex. Romanesque horticulture is mostly restricted to monastic gardens, while the Gothic style could be exemplified by the reconstruction of a section of a barbican or round bastion, made more spectacular by the inclusion of the herb garden of a hospital. Renaissance gardens in Hungary are associated with Matthias Corvinus, while Baroque gardens are characterised by even more ornamentally trimmed hedges and parterres. The “Garden of Giants” could be envisioned as a place for recreation and a playground, where a birdwatching station can also be established. Plants in the cloisters and the vicinity of Ják Chapel should relate to biblical species. Introducing plant species around the Taxodium distichum that represent historical geology are also recommended. Planting a Mediterranean garden in the area facing the Renaissance facade would be viable, with Márk and Győry cultivars to illustrate a rose bower and vine growing. It is suggested that the whole area of the island be planted with indigenous species, as a mirror to the concept of the historical building complex as a representation of Hungarian identity. It is also important to plant fruit bearing trees or shrubs (fauna protection). In the borders and on Nádor Island a reconstruction of natural habitat is needed, which could serve as an example the peaceful coexistence of humans and nature. A fishing installation facing the skating rink is also possible. The basic aspects of the nature trail: the use of indigenous species; the presentation of “weeds” forming grass; favouring birds and bats; beyond the presentation of species, supplying additional information (from mythology to usage). Students visiting the nature trail will be able to get acquainted with native species, and knowledge will lead to appreciation which in turn leads to a willingness to protect. In the planning stage protected species should also be surveyed. 109 i i
