Missouri Botanical Garden, October 2005

 

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Shaw Residence and Environs

Statue of Juno overlooking colorful tapestry of plants in Victorian-era garden. Juno is the Roman counterpart to the Greek goddess Hera.

The first director's (Henry Shaw) Italianate country residence surrounded by lush gardens (above). Above right top to bottom: another view of Shaw residence; hedge maze garden constructed of yew (Taxus sp.); and Victorian-era garden with rich use of color in the planting beds.