2005 190SL Group Convention
  St Louis, MO

Wednesday Before Registration
June 22, 2005 
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I included these pictures of the Gateway Arch and the Missouri State Botanical Gardens to show a little more of the attractions that we enjoyed in St Louis.  On Friday, the woman's "Secret Garden" tour went to the Botanical Garden; unfortunately, non of the women attending had a camera.  These pictures help show why it has the reputation as one of the nation's best gardens.  Betty and I were very impressed and it was worth the trip to St Louis.      

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The shadow of the Gateway Arch.
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Betty in front of the little viewing ports at the top of the arch
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Jim under the arch with the City Hall in the background (it looks like a state Capital). 
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Betty in front of the entrance to the Missouri State Botanical Garden.

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One of many creative pots.  Great variety of colors.
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The Linnean house (1882) housed a camellias collection. Note the glass roof. 
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Bakewell Court, one of the many ponds and fountains.
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Betty in the Jenkins Daylily Garden.

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A walkway lined with hostas. 
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The reflecting pond with the "Climatrom" in the background.
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Daylilys in nicely bordered beds.
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The Kresko formal Victorian Garden.
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The Tower Grove Herb Garden.
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Seiwa-en Japanese Garden, one of the largest in North America.
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Another part of the Japanese Garden.

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A final Japanese picture.  Fantastic Gardens!