... THE BEAUTY SPOT OF THE EAST 
il new display grounds. It comprises 8 acres of water lilies in all colors of the Rain- 
way routes 11 and 12, one mile north of Binghamton. This is the main highway to 
dens this past season. We really do have one of the most beautiful spots in the East. 
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Here is a view showing two 
of our three large greenhouses 
together with our new show 
house and packing house. This 
photo was taken prior to the 
corapletion of landscaping. Also 
since this photo was taken, our 
Orlyt greenhouse has’ been 
moved down from Marathon 
and placed alongside of the 
greenhouse to the right. We 
now have three _ beautifui 
greenhouses in full produc- 
tion of tropical water lilies 
and aquatics. 
Here you see Carol Ann Murray, age 4, our 
1948 Junior Water Lily Queen. Carol Ann was 
chosen our Second Annual Junior Water Lily ; gas. . 
Queen over 19 other contestants. Carol Ann is Two young ladies enjoying the tropical water 
a Binghamtonian. Isn’t she cute, folks? lilies in full bloom in our concrete display pcool. 
The lilies reach enormous sizes and present a beau- 
tiful and unforgettable display. 
Another view of our beautiful 
display grounds here at Bing- 
hamton. Notice the thousands 
of water lilies floating upon the 
water. Many thousands of visi- 
tors and passing motorists en- 
joyed this beautiful scene last 
summer. Please also note Wish- 
ing Well, lighthouse, our 4 rus- 
tic bridges and Lovers’ Dome 
in the distance. Pink Sensation 
in foreground, Golden Cup and 
Moorei in the distance. 
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