MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN D 



Avenue made it possible for the first time to improve the Gar- 

 den at this point. Some 2,300 shrubs and small trees, together 

 with several thousand iris plants, were used in forming a 

 border inside the fence and the vastly improved appearance 

 along Shaw Avenue, which has now become such an important 

 thoroughfare, has been frequently remarked upon. The knolls 

 have been almost completely replanted, at least so far as 

 hardy perennials are concerned, and it is believed that the 

 regrouping of blooming material in this part of the Garden 

 will considerably enhance the view from the main walks. Con- 

 siderable replanting was, as usual, necessary in the rose gar- 

 den, and the nursery stock has been replenished to fill in the 

 gaps made by the heavy drafts on this material for replace- 

 ment purposes throughout the Garden. 



The test garden, which was so successful in 1919, was again 

 maintained during 1920. The interest in this collection of 

 supposed novelties and new plants for St. Louis is increasing, 

 and, as noted in the October, 1920, number of the Bulletin, 

 where a full account of the garden is given, several new things 

 were grown which it seems worth while to perpetuate in the 

 Garden. 



The wild flower garden, back of the pergola, has been con- 

 siderably enlarged and improved, and in addition to the usual 

 care of the lawns, fertilizing, reseeding, etc., a considerable 

 number of hardy bulbs were planted here last fall. The ma- 

 jority of these, including the narcissus, crocus, scillas, etc., 

 were incorporated in the arboretum, but a number were like- 

 wise placed in various parts of the lawn throughout the 

 Garden. 



Spring Flower Show. — On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 

 May 14* 15, and 16, the Garden Club of St. Louis held its 

 first flower show in the floral display house, and a very cred- 

 itable display was made by both commercial and amateur 

 growers. It is hoped that this show, which will probably be 

 an annual event, will help to create a greater interest locally 

 in the growing of plants, as well as fruits and vegetables. 

 The floral display house was lighted for the first time, and, 

 although the weather was not at all favorable, there was an 

 attendance of over 10,000. The Garden, in addition to con- 

 tributing the house and much of the labor involved in install- 

 ing and caring for the exhibits, likewise offered $500 in prizes. 



Another unusual event held in the floral display house was 

 the annual gardeners' banquet, given on the occasion of the 



