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1.  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

2.  Aerial view - central axis of the Garden.

Airplane view of the Palm House, Italian Garden, lily pools, and the main gate. View is to the east. Hand colored magic lantern slide. 



1930

3.  Lily pool showing details of Victoria pool with hot water pipes.

Lily pool showing details of Victoria pool with hot water pipes. This pool was between the greenhouse and the Linnaean House. 



1909

4.  Cyperus papyrus in lily pools.

Cyperus papyrus in lily pools. 



1913

5.  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

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

Windstorm and hail damage at the Garden, September 1, 1946. Photo shows damaged Palm House, Gingko trees, and pool plantings. 



1946

7.  Children by Lily Pools.

Children by Lily Pools. Children participating in the Pitzman Summer Nature Study Program at the Garden. 




8.  Lily pools and Main Gate in 1931

Lily Pools and Main Gate in 1931. Nymphaea, Mrs. G.H. Pring in foreground. 




9.  Tropical Station. Balboa, Panama.

New lily pool. 




10.  Sculpture Festival.

Sculpture Festival. Lipchitz, "Figure." Lent by St. Louis Art Museum. Gift of Mr. Joseph Pulitzer Jr. 




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