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21.  Chrysanthemum house. Greenhouse made of coldframe sash.

Chrysanthemum house. Greenhouse made of coldframe sash. Location: About due north of Linnaean House. On negative: 'Chrysanthemum house showing method of side ventilation.' 



1904

22.  Experimental Greenhouse. Rotating table with tobacco and cyperus plants.

Rotating table with tobacco and cyperus plants located in the Experimental Greenhouse. 1- 5x7 in. print. 



1917

23.  Experimental Greenhouse. Castor beans in jars.

Castor beans in jars in the Experimental Greenhouse. They appear to be on a revolving plant stand. 



1917

24.  Shipment of live cycad plants from Queensland, Australia to St. Louis packed in Wardian case boxes.

Shipment of live cycad plants from Queensland, Australia to St. Louis packed in Wardian case boxes at the Missouri Botanical Garden in 1913. 



1913

25.  Lily Pond south of Linnaean House. Domed 1897 greenhouse addition and cactus house in background

Lily Pond south of Linnaean House. Domed 1897 greenhouse addition and cactus house in background. 



1911

26.  MBG Conservatory (1868-1915) of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Main Conservatory Greenhouse of the Missouri Botanical Garden. The structure existed between 1868-1915. 



1903

27.  MBG -- Greenhouse

Agave group, looking east from display greenhouse. Main greenhouse on left. PRINT AVAILABLE -- SEE PHO 1983-0468. Folder - Conservatory (Main Greenhouse): (historical) Folder #1 



1905

28.  MBG -- Conservatory (1868-1916)

One 5x7 in. black and white print. 



1898

29.  Windstorm and hail damage, 1 Sep 46

Windstorm and hail damage, 1 Sep 46. Note destruction of tropical bedding. Maidenhair trees in background. MBG Vol 35, 1947. 




30.  Windstorm and hail damage at the Garden in 1946.

Windstorm and hail damage at the Garden, September 1, 1946. Photo shows damaged Palm House, flooded plaza and water lily pools. All flowers and leaves were destroyed. 



1946

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