Spring at Missouri Botanical Garden

It was nearing the end of tulip time when we visited the garden in late April. We could see where many of the tulips were past their prime. There were a few varieties that were in full bloom and I thought this purple ruffled tulip was particularly interesting.


Purple Tulip by mbgphoto
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The irises were in full bloom at the garden and provided a wonderful photographic opportunity. I took hundreds of photos of the many different varieties of irises. It was certainly a photographers delight.

Field of Irises by mbgphoto

Pink Ruffled Iris by mbgphoto
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I found this iris to be an unusual color. Very soft and very lovely!

Iris-two toned purple by mbgphoto
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I love this two-toned colored Iris.

Bright Yellow Iris by mbgphoto
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Beautiful pastel color!

Iris-lady friend by mbgphoto
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Iris-blue by mbgphoto
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In amongst the beautiful flowers you will find pieces of art scattered throughout the garden. This pond holds three sculptures and some beautiful glass work. The glass sculptures are by the artist Dale Chihuly.
photos by Mary Beth Granger

This yellow sculpture on the garden trellis makes a delightful display as you enter this garden area.

These brightly colored azaleas make a wonderful background for this sculpture presented to the People of the United States and The Missouri Botanical Gardens by the artists of Zimbabwe and the Chapungu Sculpture Park. The plaque in front of it reads "In Memory of those who perished September 11, 2001.".

This was a variety of the azalea that I had not seen before.

Azalea Time by mbgphoto
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