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131.  Topographical map of the Arboretum (Gray Summit) from 1926.

Topographical map of the Arboretum (Gray Summit) from 1926. 



1926

132.  Preliminary plan for the Arboretum (Gray Summit).

Preliminary plan for the Arboretum (Gray Summit) that shows features never constructed. Due to the detrimental effects of smoke pollution on plants, the Garden briefly considered relocating from the city to Gray Summit, Missouri. 



1926

133.  Image from 1923 Columbian expedition led by George Pring.

Image from 1923 Columbian expedition led by George Pring. 



1923

134.  Water liliies in greenhouse.

Water liliies in greenhouse. Location unknown. 




135.  Water liliies in lake.

Water liliies in lake. Location unknown. Possibly the North American Tract. 



1923

136.  Water liliies in lake.

Water liliies in lake. Location unknown. Possibly Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 



1923

137.  Backyard garden displays at MBG showing before and after beautification work.

Backyard garden displays at MBG showing before and after beautification work. Main gate in background. 



1923

138.  Photo of different water lily leaves.

Photo of different water lily leaves. 



1923

139.  Water lilies in growing tanks.

Water lilies in growing tanks showing plants grown from 1949 seeds and 1950 seeds. 



1923

140.  Water lilies growning in main lily pools.

Water lilies growning in main lily pools. Mrs. Edward's Whitaker Garmorata water lily. Image is hand colored and was taken by Paul Kohl in 1921. 



1923

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