Bee rs on Weicrunce 2 ia’ Feb. 2— Mar. 16 To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life. —mission of the Missourt Botanical Garden children, who are February see page 10). We welcome an early Mediterranean challenge of global warming. This a orchid show, Even when the plants outside are in a state of great activity here “Storybook Classics,” - President's Comment a5 we “asleep, are at the Garden. The Opens Gardenland Express holiday flower and train show, with its wonderful national park theme, has drawn to a close, and we are looking ahead to much excitement in 2008. 2. Mid-February is peak bloom of the camellias grounds with a display of over 90,000 bulbs. M. Sachs Butterfly House features its annual winter “Hot, Hot, Hot!” encouraged to touch and climb on many of them. As we look to the future, we should all keep our Thanks are due to Nicholas Reding and Carolyn Losos for a very productive to all our many supporters for another wonderful show of year-end support. Opti V. Rowen Dr. Peter H, Board of Trustees Mr. Nicholas L. Re —— Chair Carolyn W. Losos, Vice Chair , dJerges Nancy R. Siwak ev. Lawrence Biondi, S.J. y Mr. Stephen F. Prot. Sir Peter Dr. Henry Ger. ssi Schwartz, Jr. Catherine B. R 3rauer R. Crane FRS Mr. Arnold W. Donald Mr. Robert B. Smith Mr. Charlie A. Dooley Mr. Andrew C. Taylo Mr. L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. Mr. Barrett Toan Dr. Thomas F. George Dr. Mark S. Wnghton Mr. Edward D, Higgins Mr. David Hollo Mr. David W. Kemper Mr. S. Lee Kling Mr. Charles E. Emeritus Trustees Mr. Clarence C. Barksdale Kopman Mr. Sea C..o¢ inuck Ms. Margaret B. Grigg 2 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Mr. Robert R. Hermann Doris Lichtenstein Lucy Lopata Mr. Douglas B. MacCarthy Mr. James S. McDonnell III Mr. Jefferson L. Miller Mr. Lucius B. Morse III Dr. Helen E. Nash Mr. William R. Onthvein, ihe Mr. Roy Pfautch Mrs. Lucianna Gladney Ross Mr. Anthony F. Sansone, Sr. Winter 2008 Raven , President Mr. Warren M, Shapleigh Mr. is Shaughnessy . Johnson Spink 5B A Mr. Jack E. Mrs. Robert P. Thomas, Jr, ASEnURy Mrs. ined H. Wittcoff Mr. Harry E. Wuertenbaecher, Jr. Honorary Trustees Dr. Werner Greuter Dr. Surinder M. Sehgal Members’ Board Carol Squires, President and Museum District: Robert H. ne hare Martin Schweig panel Shephard er G. Stern Marjorie M. Weir Willie J. Meadows Janice M. Nelson James H. Yemm tropical EarthWays Center offers everything an interested citizen might want to know about “Sustainability 101.” focus on this important word—sustainability—as we strive to find solutions to BY of service as chair and vice-chair of the Garden’s board of trustees. Thanks as well in the fragrant Linnean House (for more on fragrance, springtime inside the Temperate House, and then in April, spring outside on the sculpture exhibit Niki These colorful mosaic sculptures by French pop artist Niki de Saint Phalle are a delight to adults, who admire their whimsical beauty, and to the Ca Botanical Garden Subdistrict of the Metropolitan Zoological Park » Secre: as au A. Stewart, Jr. Koy Jerome Williams Sr. Hillary B. Zimmerman. In addition to the wonders of the natural world in April, the Garden will unveil the This season, take a tour of other members of the Garden’s family tree. The Sophia get-away. Shaw Nature Reserve unveils a new Nature Explore Classroom™. The r Non-voting advisory members: We proudly introduce the new seasonal Bulletin. This is the winter issue, covering January, February, and March. It seems only fitting that a botanical garden publication should align with the seasons, and it’s allowed us to expand the magazine, offering more in-depth features on important topics. New departments abound, such as Green Living, History, and the Kidstuff activity for school children. We welcome your feedback on the changes—so e-mail comments to elizabeth.mcnulty@mobot.org—and have a happy new year! —Ed. MISSOU Table of Contents RI BOTANICAL JAN 0 3 2008 GARDEN LIBRARY 6-8 Science & Conservation Foods of our Fathers, Yanesha Children in Peru LZ Home Gardening Fragrantia deliciosa, Scented Plants for Indoor Cheer | S—1 9 Education Babes in the Woods, Plantbased Learning Departments From the President ........... 2 &®) Sustainability Statement. 44 04.020 ” : SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT INES y ae oantuts Saw ea ek aes 4-5 ‘a 7 The Missouri Botanical Garden strives to make the most sustainable IOI te dian 9 dag Ge Pee Wa ; : ; , choices for the future of people, plants, and the planet. The Missouri Cree ese eee es ees 13 Botanical Garden Bulletin is printed on paper containing 100% post- Ga aed a oe 14-15 consumer recycled content, that is, paper that you might have placed oe in the recycle bin in your home or office this year. It is manufactured Kidstuff (for kids)... 0.6.4... 7 using wind power, a renewable energy source. We print locally, Family of Attractions...... 20-22 so there is less long-haul transportation and we're reinvesting in Tributes ....... 00.0... 23-24 our community. Make a new year's resolution to improve your environment by recycling more, using less, buying recycled/fair Events & Calendar. ....... 25-31 trade/locally grown/organic, planting a tree, or volunteering. Winter 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin NEWS | New in welcomes the passionate pop art of Niki in the Garden, an exhibition of 39 playful, larger- than-life mosaic sculptures in a rainbow of colors and 2008: Niki in.the Garden! From April 27 through October 31, the Garden materials. Gathered from around the world, and placed throughout the garden and Climatron, Niki works include nanas, animals, heroes, and totems, ranging from four to 18 feet tall, Some weigh a ton or more, such as the amazing six-ton skull. Read more about the artist and her work at nikidesaintphalle Volunteers Needed Be a part of a very special exhibition! From April 27 to October 31, volunteers are needed to serve as Niki hosts, trained to share knowledge about the artist, her sculptures and mosaics, enriching the experience for adults and children. Shifts are available seven days a week, morning or afternoon, on days, evenings, and weekends. For details, call (314) 577-5187 or e-mail jackie.juras@mobot.org. org. Niki de Saint Phalle, Nikigator (2001), Photographed at the Atlanta Botanical Garden 2006. Niki Charitable Art Foundation, Photo: Justin Larose Victorian District Update Last spring, the Garden received a substantial gift to unify and enhance the historic areas of the southeast Garden as the Doris Waters Harris Lichtenstein Victorian District. Work is well underway this winter. New brick and ggregate paths have been installed, as as new lighting. Graceful columns mark a — both north and south entrances to the area, and the new Victorian pincushion garden beds await the touch of spring. New Plants of Merit Coordinator In October, Chris Nejelski joined the Garden staff as Plants ot Merit™ coordinator. A horticulture graduate of Kansas State, Chris worked previously for 15 years in the green industry, including continued involvement in the St. Louis Horticulture Co Op and Greater St. Louis Flower Growers Association. “I’ve been following the Plants of Merit program for many years and look forward to contributing to its continued success!” Supported in part by the Kemper Foundation, the Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit program aims to raise the public’s awareness of beautiful and environmentally friendly plants for the home landscape. 4 Missourt Botanteal Garden Bulletin Henry Shaw Medal Awarded Awarded since 1893 and named for the Garden’s founder, the Henry Shaw Medal honors those who have made a significant contribution to the Missouri Botanical Garden, botanical research, horticulture, conservation, or the museum community. In 2007, the Garden honored two individuals. Evelyn E. Newman A visionary philanthropist, Evelyn helped found the Sophia M. Sachs Buttertly House. Her endless creativity has sparked the founding of other nonprofits and fundraisers, including: Forest Park Forever, Gypsy Caravan, the ScholarShop, Greater St. Louis Book Fair, and the Little Shop Around the Corner. Jack Jennings Volunteer photographer for over 30 years since he retired from McDonnell Douglas, Jack founded the beloved Missouri Botanical Garden wall calendar in 1981. The 2008 calendar marks Jack’s second retirement. Winter 2008 yo Sign up in February for exciting classes for adults, kids, and families. Sign Up Soon Get growing this spring with a variety of classes on specialty gardens, plant care, landscaping, indoor gardening, and more, all at the Garden. There’s even a weekend “Gardening Blitz,” if you’re ready to “spring” into action. This season’s course cattrog is even bigger and more stutted with oodles of mind- enriching fun, such as classes on birding, photography, the what and why of “fair trade,” Chinese calligraphy, wine and chocolate, and more! Your catalog also contains information on youth and family programs for spring and summier. Classes fill up quickly, but Garden members enjoy early enrollment— as well as discounts of up to 20 percent— so watch your mailbox in February, or log on to www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp. Verrill Medal Awarded Last fall, the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale University awarded their highest honor, the Verrill Medal, to Garden president Dr. Peter Raven for outstanding achievement in the natural james sciences. Noted Harvard environmentalist Edward O. Wilson also received the award. Raven and Wilson received their awards on October 17 during a program they jointly presented at Yale entitled “The Future of Life on Earth.” New WLBC Director In November, the Josh Monken Garden named Dr. Rainer W. Bussmann the new photo by head and curator of of economic botany the William L. Brown Center for Plant Genetic Resources (WLBC). Formerly of the University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Bussman focuses his scholarship on conservation and ethnobotany, the study of the interaction of plants, people, and the environment. “The Missouri Botanical Garden’s program in plant science and conservation is internationally renowned, and I look forward to helping focus and elevate our very important initiatives to conserve plants that could one day result in medicines or other economic benefit.” The WLBC is dedicated to the study of economic plants and the conservation of traditional knowledge to benefit future generations. Public-private collaborations of the Center aim to develop new crops, nutritional supplements, and drugs. Read more about the WLBC online at www.wlbc.org. New Grant Improves eFloras.org A new grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will allow the Garden to expand and enhance eFloras.org, an online version of floras from around the world. A flora is a comprehensive, systematic account of the plant species of a given area. Floras document the plant life that exists in a certain region and in a certain time period, information of crucial importance for making conservation decisions. While once printed as paper monographs and books, floras are today migrating rapidly to the Internet. “This grant will allow us to integrate efloras.org with the Garden’s Tropicos database,” says Chris Freeland, the Garden’s Application Development Manager. “The end result will improve the collaborative collection of data and increase availability of this ” information around the world. photo by Josh Monken The 25 Club If staff retention is a measure of an institution’s success, then the Garden is pleased to announce that 17 science and conservation curators and staff have reached and even surpassed the quarter- century employment anniversary. Staff are listed with their years of service in parenthesis. Front row from left: Dr. Gerrit Davidse (35), Jeany Davidse (26), Amy Pool (26), Leonardo Mourre (43). Middle row: Mary Merello (25), Carla Kostelac (25), Dr. James Solomon (26), and Ron Liesner (35). Back row: Dr. Robert Magill (25), Dr. Peter Hoch (30), Dr. Marshall Crosby (39), Dr. Gordon McPherson (28). Not pictured: Dr. Tom Croat (40), Dr. Peter Goldblatt (35), Barb Mack (32), Dr. Doug Stevens (30), and Dr. Henk van der Werff (25). Winter 2008 photo courtesy Garden Researcher Reaches 100,000 Collections Botanical researchers spend significant time collecting plant specimens in the wild. Yet perhaps only four individuals in history have been so zealous in the field long enough to reach the 100,000 collection mark. Senior curator Dr. Tom Croat, a 40-year veteran of the Garden’s science and conservation team, became a member of this elite group during a collecting trip to Ecuador in late 2007. The 100,000th specimen is a new species of gigantic anthurium with leaves 4 feet long. It was collected in the Ecuadorian province of Pichincha. A specialist in Aroids, the Philodendron family, Dr. Croat was traveling with Dan Levin of the International Aroid Society and eraduate student Monica Carlsen. “Working with a large and exciting eroup of plants helped lead me to places where I had never been before and of course, this led to finding more collections ” > overall,” says Croat in explanation of his achievement. In the course of his adventures, Croat has traveled “‘a large percentage” of the roads in Latin America. “If you dropped me blindfolded almost anywhere I could figure out where I was > from the plants occurring there.’ Among botanists who have reached 100,000 collections is another Missouri Botanical Garden scientist, Dr. Julian A. Steyermark (1909-1988), who is credited in the Guinness Book of World Records with collecting 138,000 plant specimens during his lifetime. Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin ey Today,-in every country on Earth, species are becoming extinct. at an unprecedented rate. The work of Missouri Botanical Garden scientists creates the foundation for conservation, and community-based efforts empower local populations to protect the future for us all, ee Foop OF OUR FATHERS Yanesha Children Grow Plants, Nutrition, and the Future At the headwaters of the Amazon in the selva central (central forest) of Peru, lie the ancestral homelands of the Yanesha. The Yanesha, which means “we people,” have lived in the eastern foothills of the Andes for over 2,000 years. Despite domination by the Incas, and later by the Spanish, the Yanesha have maintained a traditional ‘way of life, hunting, fishing, and subsistence agriculture adapted to the narrow valleys of the upper Peruvian Amazon. However, the construction: in 1984 ‘of the marginal road, . which passes by several native communities, led to an influx of colonists and outside influences. Over the last 24 years, the Yanesha have faced pressure from logging interests, the military, druglords, and practices that are foreign to the group, such as cattle-raising and non-traditional agriculture. A girl and boy in traditional Yanesha attire, the brown cotton uez cushma, pose with their class at San Francisco de Pichanaz beside the photo by Rodolto V4 vegetable garden. ‘‘Our most important food is yuca, but the earth is no longer producing it the way it should.” says Yanesha filmmaker Valbina Miguel Toribio, director of a documentary on Yanesha history and culture. Traditional Yanesha culture and beliefs are based strongly on natural resources, and older members of the communities have retained the knowledge of how best to manage their biological heritage. But the changes of the late 20th century have had a negative impact on the environment and on Yanesha youth. MBG-Peru The Missouri Botanical Garden has been active in Peru since 1975, conducting an intensive program of collecting plants, training local students, and gathering ecological data. During the last five years, the Garden has worked in the selva central and has established there a growing herbarium of over 30,000 plant specimens. Today, curator Rodolfo Orchids are perhaps Vasquez leads a staff of 27 Peruvian botanists, trained the botanically least specialists, and graduate students. known group in Peru’s selva central. Above, Food of Our Fathers Ponthieva vasquezu, a new species in honor In 2001, working with the Garden’s Center for of Garden curator Conservation and Sustainable Development (CCSD), staff Rodolfo Vasquez. in Peru began a long-term community conservation project to help the Yanesha manage their resources sustainably but applying traditional knowledge and practices. The Yanesha are a small community—they number just 7,000 people, or 3 percent of Peru’s indigenous population—but because of their location, they are pivotal for conservation. The lands of the Yanesha in the Palcazu Raver Valley rest between the Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park and the San Matias-San Carlos Protected Forest. This remote location in the selva central is a 17—20 hour bus ride from Lima, depending on the condition of the precarious roads, which are prone to Winter 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 7 mudslides in the rainy season. It is one of the centers of highest plant diversity in Peru, but also one of the most unexplored and poorly known. New species are identified on almost every botanical field trip. While previously the Yanesha lived in harmony with the natural world, traditional agriculture gave way to less sustainable methods. Economic crops such as coftee have degraded the soil, — Whether you call it yuca, cassava, _ . . traditional fallow periods go unobserved, or manioc, this starchy tuberous ‘ ; root is the third largest source of and more and more land is carved from carbohydrates in the world. Native to South America, Manihot the jungle. The Yanesha now face the diminishing harvest of their most esculenta is a woody shrub in the culturally important crop—yuca, or Euphorbiaceae family. ree cassava root. Together with the Yanesha people, Garden conservationists have created an integrated program of environmental education and sustainable development. The program provides community-wide workshops, educational materials, and videos, and includes the piloting of alternative economic crops, such as 25 different native fruit trees in community tree nurseries. Another facet of the Yanesha community conservation effort is the program for school children. Since 2004, over 400 children have participated in classroom lessons and field excursions. Children learn about native plants and trees—how to identify then, how they are used, and why they are important to protect. Children also plant a school garden with their mothers and teachers, and learn about health and nutrition, while witnessing the life cycle of the plants—and reaping the rewards of fresh radishes, cucumbers, and tomatoes. “We love trees, and even rabanitos (radishes), says Amalia Quicha Ramos, 8. “It is important to have healthy bodies and a healthy planet,” adds her young COnSser vationist friend Luis Bautista Crispin, 10. |_| Fast Facts: Peru Location: west coast of South America, between Ecuador and Chile Geographic Area: 1.28 million sq. mi. (just slightly smaller than Alaska) Capital: Lima Population: 28.6 million People: 45% Amerindian, 37% Mestizo (Amerindian and white), 15% White, 3% Black, Asian, other Languages: Spanish and Quechua (official), Aymara and a large number of Amazonian languages Money: Nuevo sol [1 USD = 2.9 PEN] Politics: Ancient Incan empire captured by the Spanish conquistadores in 1533. Declared independence from Spain in 1821. Alan Garcia Perez was elected president in July 2006. Exports: fishmeal, gold, copper, zinc, petroleum products, lead, coffee, sugar, cotton lVinter 2008 § Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin ydolto Vasquez 1 Yanesha mothers and children display the harvest. School and community vegetable gardens offer an dfforadable way of improving the diet of Yanesha families and reducing the harvest of wild flora. Why Does it Matter? In poor indigenous communities, “poverty screams louder than the message of conservation, notes a Garden scientist. The Yanesha communities in the central forest of Peru rely heavily on agriculture for income. The result 1s over-harvesting of native trees and burning the forest to make room for economic crops such as coffee. Peru is also one of the world’s top ten biodiversity “hot spots,” with a high percentage of unique plants, but only a fraction have been recorded for science. Without scientific documentation, plants are unlikely to be subjected to routine analysis for medicinal, nutritional, and other properties—and they are unlikely to be included in conservation plans for the future. How You Can Help Your membership helps fund worthwhile conservation programs around the world. Other things you can do: consider buying organic, fair-trade coftee and chocolate, or fair-trade artisan goods such as the line of knitwear currently available in the Garden Gate Shop. The fair trade movement promotes the payment of a fair price to workers in the developing world, as well as social and environmental standards related to production. HISTORY First open to the public in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the nation. The year 2009 will mark the Garden’s 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial (from the Latin sesqui, one and a half, and centum, hundred). Throughout 2008, we will explore interesting aspects of the Garden’s history. The Logo The Garden’s logo 1s one the most recognizable in St. Louis, so most people are surprised to learn it 1s a relatively recent creation. 1972, the new director Dr. Peter Raven, of barely a year’s tenure at the time, contacted Charles P. Reay of local architecture and design firm Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, Inc. Raven was concerned about the public face of the institution. “It was quite a smooth process,” say Reay, now retired from HOK and the principal of his own firm. “We spoke about his wide-ranging vision for the Garden, and a month or so later, we had the logo. No testing, no alternatives.” The logo was introduced that summer and is still in use today. The only adjustment has 4 (see below). The new font (Optima) is considered ee been the font, which was updated in 20( sophisticated, but reminiscent of calligraphic pen strokes, thus suggestive of both the Garden’s history, as well as the Garden’s leadership role in contemporary plant science and conservation. “The mark continues to be as relevant as the first day I drew it,” says Reay. “Its essence, the unity of nature and man are timeless.” A Symbol for Missouri Botanical Garden (from the July 1972 Bulletin) The genesis of the mark is the folk symbol for man. Compounded to become men (mankind) abstracted to become plant form (botanical). Reflecting the Garden’s dual concerns for man and the natural world. The inseparable nature of both and, most importantly, their “oneness.” Also the process of research. A seed pod. Germinating. Seeking the common denominator in the plant kingdom, the point at which most things look alike, so as to represent the entire kingdom and not one part...newness...growth. The two forms brought together...and divided, symbolizing in their separateness plant and man, in their symmetry or reflection the interdependence of one upon the other to create a whole, a mutual reinforcement. Again, “oneness.” The curved lower line: the garden as holding, cradling, nurturing the whole: the earth. The Symbol was designed by Chip Reay, of Hellmuth, Obata, and Kassabaum, Inc. <7] MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN Winter 2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 9 = De i Ig the Linnean House, where over 50 = it your senses with a stroll hrough different kinds of camellias are now in peak bloom. That wonderful fragrance? Not the camellias. The signature scent of the Linnean House comes from the fragrant olive trees, Osmanthus fragrans. 10 Missourt Botanica l “A rose is a rose is a rose,” wrote Gertrude Stein, but scientists have now —_— discovered that no two people smell the same odor in quite the same way. In fact, a rose by any other name may smell even sweeter to your neighbor. Once considered a lesser sense compared to sight and hearing, smell actually plays a vital —_— role in our sense of well-being and quality of life. Every time we inhale, chemical molecules on the air swirl up through the nostrils to a postage-stamp-sized sheet of olfactory receptor neurons. Each receptor has a pocket that is just the right shape to bind to a specific molecule, sending an electrical signal to the areas of the brain that perceive smell. As Proust intuited with his madeleine cookie, smell is hard-wired deep into sensitive areas of the brain: the amygdala, which is involved in emotion, and the hippocampus, which is involved in memory. People recall smells with 65 percent accuracy after a year, while the visual recall of photos sinks to about 50 percent —_ after only three months. Most of what we experience as taste 1s actually smel Pleasant scent is an instant mood-enhancer. Whether you are strolling through the lush Orchid Show, the peak bloom of camellias in the Linnean House, or the Climatron® indoor rain forest, engaging your sense of smell can be a therapeutic experience—as can growing fragrant plants at home. Many fragrant plants are flowering plants, and many flowering plants require oodles of care to flower and become fragrant. However, even the relatively novice gardener can grow a deliciously fragrant windowsill herb garden—or if you prefer, a natural air freshener. Garden Bulletin Winter 2008 Windowsill Herb Garden Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow and thrive with minimal care. All that most herbs require for healthy growth is a sunny location and well-drained soil. Select your sunniest window, typically south or southwest exposure. Be certain not to locate your indoor herb garden near a radiator or heating vent, as herbs prefer temperatures below 70 degrees F. Use clay pots and a potting mixture of equal parts sand, commercial potting mix, peat moss, and perlite. Feed potted herbs lightly only occasionally. Overfeeding is far more likely to damage your herbs than too little. Rotate the pots every three to four days to ensure uniform growth. ants: Some tragrant herbs to grow as house p Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual that does nicely indoors if pinched back and not allowed to flower. Basil prefers soil that is kept barely moist. Fertilize monthly. Purple varieties available. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are perennial plants that prefer a very sunny location, plenty of moisture, and occasional feeding. Mints (Mentha sp.) are good perennials for indoors since they tolerate a minimum of two to three hours of sun and wet soil. There are more than 500 fragrant varieties, including apple, pineapple, and even chocolate. Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb that trails over the sides of the pot. Requires a great deal of sunlight, but will tolerate dry soil and neglect. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial that can be grown indoors in partial shade or full sun. Keep parsley well-watered, especially when young. Losemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial plant that can be grown indoors with less light than most herbs. Do Winter 2008 not allow the soil to dry out and feed regularly with a dilute fertilizer. Sage (Salvia sp.) is a perennial that prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water thoroughly, but allow to dry out before watering again. Pinch back to keep the plant compact. Available in purple and in fragrances like pineapple. ‘Thyme (Thymus sp.) is a sturdy, low-growing perennial, which needs sun and does not tolerate low humidity. Miniature and lemon varieties are available. When springtime rolls around, you can plant your herbs outside too. Herbs are a good choice for the environmentally-minded gardener as they generally require little water and fertilizer. They are relatively free of pest and disease problems and often act as natural insect repellents in the vegetable garden. When integrated into the lawn, herbs lessen dependency on herbicides and fertilizers. They are beneficial in the flower garden as well, attracting pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. m Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 1 1 ‘yy, PAVAN ETA CCl) Cle tete ot Ric bey Rs hy cd es < oth Re ef {™ The Scented Garden features fragrant and textured flowers, as well ds sonorous sculptures and fountains. Zimmerman Scented Garden Located just past the Linnean House along the stone wal the Zimmerman Scented Garden features strongly scented ’ flowers and herbs, such as lavender, jasmine, chocolate mint, and more. Fuzzy plants, such as lamb’s ear, are chosen for their tactile pleasure. The ringing of the Bell Chimes sculpture and the rustling of the nearby fountain delight the ears. Signs include braille and raised letters for the visually impaired, and beds are raised for visitors in wheelchairs. Therapeutic Horticulture Horticulture Therapy (HT) uses plants and garden-related activities to enhance the physical, mental, and social lives of participants, and is effective for people of all on backgrounds, ages, and abilities. On Garden grounds, HT ES ; a Py —"ps yrograms often take place in the ' E Rib) ; E . Iitergenerational horticulture Zimmerman Scented Garden, : therapy programs, such as where scents can trigger memories Oaks and Acorns. are not only oc iS F Sect of childhood or a special person, invigorating, but also fin. providing a sense of well-being, calm, or even invigoration. To learn more about the Garden’s Therapeutic Horticulture offerings, call (314) 577-9506, or visit the Garden’s website www.mobot.org and click on “for > ’ seniors” under “Education.” (we Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin lWinter 2008 The Expert Green Thumb by Chip Tynan, Garden Answer Man These five plants were selected for the competent gardener who enjoys a challenge. They all produce wonderful fragrance and are potential windowsill plants with the right touch. Care requirements are similar to citrus: they prefer to dry out some between waterings. Most can be found at greenhouse specialists such as Logee’s (www.logees.com), In no particular order: 1 . Jasminum sambac | Arabian Jasmine Great cultivars include ‘Maid of Orleans’ and ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany.’ Easy to find, easy to grow, blooms practically year-round, and smells great. It’s a bushy, leaning climber, so the size is controllable on a windowsill. Atrican Gardenia 2. Mitriostigmaaxillare Not a gardenia at all, but a close relative. An excellent, low-care plant for a sweet, but not overpowering fragrance. Low, spreading habit. Self-branching, so no pruning, and slow-growing. 3. Murrayapaniculata | Orange Jessamine Tropical evergreen with intermittent flowers and a very strong, pervasive fragrance. Can be pruned, and so has become popular in the nursery trade as a tall standard, convenient for indoor gardeners because it can be placed on the floor and still get light. 4. Osmanthus fragrans | Fragrant Olive Although a homely plant, while the others are more ornamental, the Fragrant Olive is to my nose the most sophisticated fragrance of any flowering plant, light, not | ae Poe wa, eeetgae OVeTWHCHNINE. Flowers dare SO small as to be almost insignificant. Typically they are creamy white in color, although there are a few Osmanthus fragrans new varieties in shades of yellow and orange. ‘Orange Supreme’ f. aurantiacus 7 a fg y re re S dre 5? (pictured) features flowers that are range ouprere not only orange, but also bigge than usual, and is well worth seeking out. a 5. Gardeniajasminoides | ‘Shooting Star’ A recent import to North America from the Beijing Botanical Garden, this gardenia is tantalizingly near frost- hardy, and a few have almost made it here in the Chinese Garden. As a windowsill plant, it differs from the standard gardenia. Instead of those big, blowsy cabbage-like flowers, Shooting Star features beautiful, clean 5-petal “stars,” which are every bit as fragrant. A shy bloomer in youth, but definitely a plant to reward the patient gardener. Peace lily Hlants—such as philodendrn, spitler plants, golden pothes, and peace lilies—help remove toxins from the abr. Toss that air freshener. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical emitted as gases, which are bad for your health. VOC concentrations are consistently higher indoors than out—up to ten times—and they are emitted by a variety of products, including cleaning supplies, pesticides, pressed-wood furniture, moth balls, dry cleaning, and yes, air fresheners. The solution? Clean green (below). Avoid particleboard. Store sweaters in moth-proof tubs. Air your dry cleaning before bringing it inside. Replace the air freshener with genuinely fresh air instead. Breathe ASY Three Simple Steps for Improved Indoor Air Quality When you hear the words “air pollution,” do you think about cars and coal, smog and spewing smokestacks? You might be surprised to learn that, according to the U.S. EPA, the air inside your own home is possibly just as mucky. Improved home energy efficiency combined with the use of chemical cleaners means we are exposed to more pollutants inside our less- leaky houses than we ever imagined. The good news is that with a little bit of attention, home indoor air pollution is mostly controllable. Improve your air space with these three handy hints for spring cleaning—and greening! Out with the new, In with the old Granny was right: you don’t need all those new-fangled cleaners. Many commonly used household products contain toxic chemicals. Replace them with green options (below). Be sure to dispose of discarded cleaners safely, following the rules for disposal of Household Hazardous Waste. Read more under “Detox Your Domicile” on the EarthWays Center website: www.earthwayscenter.org. Clean air, clean lungs Keep the air inside your home as clean as you can by practicing good home maintenance. Have gas appliances and central heating systems inspected yearly. Change furnace/AC filters regularly. Test your basement for radon gas with a do-it-yourself kit. Grow plants—such as philodendron, spider plants, golden pothos, and peace lilies—which help remove toxins from the air (their soil acts like a carbon filter). And when you feel that first hint of spring, open the windows, turn on the fan, and let the fresh air in! aya a 4 [) @ For Instead of Use this Windows Ammonia-based cleaners (ammonia burns skin, ¥s cup white vinegar with 2+ cups water in a clean damages lungs when inhaled, and is poisonous if ingested.) spray bottle. Wipe with rags for a reusable, noxious- chemical-free clean! Scrubbing/ whitening Scrubbing cleaners with chlorine bleach, which irritates the lungs and eyes, and pollutes the Sprinkle baking soda and scrub with a sturdy brush. Dip % cut lemon in baking soda for the final fizzy, waterways. lightening clean (and to cut grease), Drains Cleaners with sodium hydroxide, which burns Boil a pot of water. Remove from heat and add 1 cup skin and is irritating to eyes, nose, throat. of baking soda, 1 cup of vinegar, and pour down the drain. Flush with tap water. Laundry Avoid products with phosphates; these water Green Clean old-fashioned laundry detergent: softeners contribute to algae bloom, killing fish populations. Avoid the sudsing agent sodium lauryl sulfate, which can enter the skin and cause dermatitis. Avoid fragrances, as they frequently contain phthalates, which are linked to cancer and asthma. 1 oz. liquid castile (vegetable-based soap) Y2 Cup washing soda (water softener) Y2 cup borax (for stains) Y% cup baking soda (for colors) or white vinegar (for whites). Laundry whitening Chlorine bleach (see above). % cup hydrogen peroxide. Winter 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin 1 3 4 Insecticidal soap sprays can be safely applied to most houseplants for the control of many insect pests. ) Scrub heavily encrusted clay pots with a steel wool pad after they have soaked overnight in a solution consisting of 1 gallon of water, and one cup each of white vinegar and bleach. Q) Brush off heavy snow, but sede veersleeciel J Quarantine new plants to be allow ice to melt naturally “ sure they do not harbor any from plants. Prune damaged . : : Insect pests. limbs promptly to prevent bark from tearing. Avoid salt or ice 4 If you didn’t get your bulbs melters as these may injure planted before the ground plants; instead use sand, bird froze, plant them immediately seed, sawdust, or vermiculite to in individual peat pots and gain traction on icy paths. place the pots in flats. Set them e where it is cold and Qu - “ outsi¢ Q) Keep records of your garden. ' bury under thick blankets of Inventory the plants and note : ~ leaves. Transplant them into the past performance. garden when weather permits. Q) Check fruit trees for evidence of rodent injury to bark. Use week 3 baits or traps where necessary. = 4 Set Amaryllis plants in a bright Avoid walking on frozen lawns NS enn senerue sunny window to allow the as this may injure turf grasses. : as this may injure turf grasses leaves to develop fully. Remove Y Some plants are sensitive to spent flowers. Keep the soil flouride and chlorine in tap moist, not soggy. Fertilize water. Water containers should occasionally with a general stand overnight to allow these purpose houseplant formulation. gases to dissipate and warm to week 4. room temperature. UW Wash the dust off of houseplant Try sprouting a test sample of eaves to allow the leaves to — leftover seeds before ordering gather light more efficiently. new seeds for spring. (Roll Q) Fluffy, white mealy bugs on up LO seeds in a damp paper houseplants are easily killed by towel. Keep moist and warm. touching them with a cotton Check for germination in a swab of rubbing alcohol. week. If fewer than half sprout, order fresh seed.) Snowberry / Coralberry Symphoricarpos x chenaultii ‘Hancock’ A 1% feet tall, but may spread over time to 10 feet wide with w.varden — ow-growing deciduous shrub, snowberries grow only I- arching stems almost to the ground. Bell-shaped, pink flowers in summer give way to coral berries in fall/winter used in cut- | flower arrangements. The Hancock cultivar is less susceptible to powdery mildew than other coralberries. Plants of Merit™ is a program of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Plants are le selected by regional horticulture experts for outstanding qualities and dependab 14 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin photo by Bran Mueller February all month -) Don’t work garden soils if they are wet. Squeeze a handful of soil to form a ball. If it is sticky, allow the soil to dry further. —} Start onion seed indoors now. I Inspect fruit trees for tent 3 caterpillar egg masses. Eg: ei appear as dark brown or grey collars that encircle small twigs. Destroy by pruning or scratching off with your thumbnail. } Water evergreens if the soil is dry and unfrozen. 4 Take geranium cuttings now. 4} To avoid injury to lawns, keep foot traffic to a minimum when soils are wet or frozen. I Repot any rootbound houseplants before vigorous growth occurs. Choose a new container that is only 1—2 in. larger in diameter. week 1 Branches of pussy willow, quince, crabapple, forsythia, pear, and flowering cherry may be forced indoors. Place cut stems 1n a vase of water and change the water every four days. week 2 4 Start seeds of slow-growing annuals like ageratum, verbena, petunias, geraniums, coleus, impatiens, and salvia indoors. —} Map Freezing nights and mild days = e sugaring time is here! make the sap flow. 4 Fertilize houseplants only if they show signs of new growt Winter 2008 ay clip and save —] Sow celery and celeriac seeds Qu indoors now. LL) Prune fruit trees. Peaches and nectarines should be pruned just before they bloom. When pruning diseased branches, sterilize tools with a germicide spray between cuts. Dry your tools and rub lightly with oil to prevent rusting. Sow seeds of larkspur, sweet peas, shirley poppies, and snapdragons outdoors. For best bloom, these plants must sprout and begin growth well before warm weather arrives. ~—) Apply appropriate sprays for the control of lawn weeds such as chickweed and dandelion. L) Sow seeds of broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage indoors for transplanting into the garden this spring. If soil conditions allow, take a chance sowing peas, lettuce, spinach, and radish. If the weather obliges, you will be rewarded with extra early harvests. Fertilize established fruit trees once frost leaves the ground. Use about % lb. of 12-12-12 per tree, per year of age, up to a maximum of 10 Ibs. per tree. Broadcast fertilizers over the root zone staying at least a foot from the tree trunk. —) Dormant sprays can be apphed to ornamental trees and shrubs on a mild day while temperatures are above freezing. I Start tuberous begonias indoors now. “Nonstop” varieties perform well in this climate. Encourage birds to nest in your yard by providing water and by putting up bird houses. P — anting suitable shrubs, trees, vines, and evergreens will provide wild food sources and nesting habitat. photo by Bri March all month —) Fertilize vegetables while preparing the soil for planting. 4 Clean up beds by removing all weeds and dead foliage. ) Dormant mail-order plants should be unwrapped immediately. Keep the roots — from drying out, store in a cool protected spot, and plant as soon as conditions allow. ) Trees, shrubs, and perennials may be planted as soon as they become available at local nurseries. Q) Gradually remove mulch from strawberries as the weather warms. J} Repot rootbound houseplants to containers 2 inches larger in diameter than their current pot. Check for insect activity; control as needed. Prune leggy plants. UW) Mow lawns low to remove old growth before new begins. week 1 4 Delay planting vegetables if the soil is too wet. When a ball of soil crumbles easily after being squeezed together in your hand, it is dry enough to be safely worked. 4} Asparagus and rhubarb roots should be planted as soon as the ground can be worked. UL) Seeds of hardy annuals such as larkspur, bachelor’s buttons, and California poppies should be sown in the garden now. } Complete heavy pruning of IISeEs before growth occurs. L) Prune grapes. Tie vines to the trellis before the buds swell to prevent injury and crop loss. week 2 4} Plant peas, lettuce, radishes, kohlrabi, mustard greens, collards, turnips, potatoes, pat spinach, and onions (seeds and sets) outdoors. A) Summer and fall blooming perennials should be divided. week 3 Plant beets, carrots, parsley, and parsnip seeds outdoors. Set out broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, chinese cabbage, and cauliflower transplants into the garden. )] Apply sulfur to the soils around acid-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, and dogwoods. Apply a balanced fertilizer to perennial beds when new growth appears. = Plant spring bedding plants outdoors now. } Cut ornamental grasses to the ground as new growth begins. —) Apply dormant oil sprays to your fruits now. Choose a dry, warm weather day. 4) Apply broadleaf herbicides now for control of cool-season weeds. These must not be applied to areas that will be seeded soon. week 4 LJ Start seeds of tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants indoors. 4 Gradually start to pull back mulch from rose bushes. —} Prune peaches and nectarines just before they bloom. —) Mulch bramble fruits for weed control. 4 Overseed thin spots and bare patches in the lawn. For additional information ou plant care and gardening: * visit the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening. * call the Horticultural Answer Service, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at (314) 577-5143. —_ La reck out the Gardening Help section at www.mo anal ot. Org. clip and save Member Plant Societies These plant societies have joined the Garden as mem of December 31, 2007 — VETS AS American Orchid Society | www.aos.org Craig Plahn, (314) 965-5007, drscdplahn@mac.com American Rock Garden Society Jim Mornis, (636) 256-3927, morrisjel@aol.com Bonsai Society of Greater St. Louis | www.stlbonsai.org Ted Piekutowski, Jr., (314) 831-8703, circustaz2(@@sbeglobal.net Boxwood Society of the Midwest Barbara O’Brien, (314) 965-8010, laughingeagle@msn.com Gateway West Gesneriad Society Gary Dunlap, (636) 789-3604, patspets@sbcglobal.net Greater St. Louis Daffodil Society | www.stldaftodilclub.org Beth Holbrooke, (314) 434-6152, bethholbrooke(Waol.com Greater St. Louis Dahlia Society | www.stldahliasociety.com Colleen Simons, (636)583-8568, csimons@yhti.net Greater St. Louis Daylily Society Marc Zeller, (314) 487-7490, sosidesupply@swbell.net Greater St. Louis Iris Society Bob Pries, (636) 677-8805, rpries@sbcglobal.net Henry Shaw Cactus Society | www.hscactus.org Martin Schweig, (314) 361-4226, terrmartl@bhotmail.com Metropolitan St. Louis African Violet Council Patricia Dunlap, (636) 789-3604, patspets(@jcn1.com Mid-America Regional Lily Society | www.imarls.org Fred Winterowd, (314) 423-5313 Missouri Botanical Garden Daylily Association Chick Buehnig, (314) 389-8261, buehng31@aol.com Missourt Orchid Society Ken Schaper, (636) 296-5661, aorchidnut@aol.com Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis | www.osogsl.org Ken Schaper, (636) 296-5661, aorchidnut@aol.com Rose Society of Greater St. Louis | www.ars.org Lisa McDonald, (636) 227-3426, mjmlcm001@sbeglobal.net St. Louis Carnivorous Plant Society 314) 837-3772, sleepdreams@addlebrain.com mee Hat Addington, St. Louis Herb Society | www.stlouisherbsociety.com Beverly Schmitt, (314) 962-8120, bschmitt7@aol.com St. Louis Horticultural Society James Seithel, (314) 781-3051, jseithel@aol.com St. Louis Water Gardening Society | www.slwgs.org Joan Woeltel, (636) 394-6342, joan.woelfel@sbcglobal.net West County Daylily Society Chick Buehrig, (314) 389-8261, buehrig31@aol.com (a Winter 2008 = Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin MAKING A DIFFERENCE Corporate Partner Close-up: Macy’s The Corporate Partners program ts designed to strengthen the relationship between > ~—= te Missouri Botanical Garden and the corporate community in the greater St. Louis metropolitan region. 2006 that has already made a big impact. Based in St. Louis, Macy’s Midwest Division In this issue we spotlight Macy’s, a retail name in St. Louis since operates 113 stores in nine states, employing 17,600 $1.8 billion in sales in 200 Stores Company’s deep roots in the St. Louis community, Macy’s people, with over 6. Building upon the former May Department has rapidly become a valued corporate partner. Macy’s has generously sponsored and participated in the Garden’s fundraisers over the past two years, the Brewmaster’s Gala, Vintner’s Gala, and Wing Ding Gala. Macy’s Foundation supports the Great Green Adventures programming in the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden and has also continued the May Company’s crucial capital commitment for Tower Grove House restoration. sal of says Dr. Peter Raven, Garden 1s delighted to benefit from our partnership with Macy’s,’ “and looks forward to joining together in the years to come.” Donor Profile: William B. Kountz, Jr. As a retired architect, William “Bill” Kountz Jr. has done a paca ot of thinking about landscaping, but it wasn’t just his love of redbuds and magnolias and bottlebrush buckeye that drew him to the Missouri Botanical Garden. It was family history. “I grew up in the neighborhood. My mother took classes at the Garden, and then she taught me how to garden. | remember as a kid when it was a gray, dark day in February, we'd go to the Linnean House and see all those beautiful camellias in bloom.” Bill has supported the Garden through his membership and gifts since 1981. As a member of the Heritage Society, Bill will endow the Wilham B. Kountz, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Botanical Studies. Endowed positions enable the Garden to commit to long-term projects with the knowledge that the positions required to carry out its mission are permanently supported. If you'd like to find out more about how you can support the Garden, please call (314) 577-9532. (,orporate Partners The Corporate Partners program is designed to strengthen the relationship between the Garden and the corporate community in the greater St. Louts metropolitan region. | List reflects membership through Dec. 1, 2007 Principals $25,000 and up Commerce Bank Emerson Monsanto Company Schnuck Markets, Inc. Shareholders $10,000 — $24,999 Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. 1¢ Boeing Company Bryan Cave LLP Bunge North America 317 Z Accounting, Tax & Advisory/Mayer Hottman McCann P.C Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company acy’s Sigma-Aldrich Corporation Underwriters $5,000 — $9,999 A.G. Edwards Brown Shoe Company, Inc BSI Constructors Inc. Edward Jones McBride & Son C ova anes KL. Duane Reed Gallery U.S. Bank, N.A Investors $2,500 — $4,999 Alberici Group Argent Capital Management Chase Park Plaza Christner Inc. DHE International, Inc. Eureka Forge Forms Distribution Corporation HOK KPMG LLP MTR Landscape Architects, LLC Regions Ban Vantage Credit Union Supporters .< ( a | ae Martin Tucker Covidien CSI Leasing, Inc. The ede and Henry Company Dierbergs Markets, Inc Dodge & Cox Investment Managers Ernst & Young Fabick Companies General Motors Corporation The Graybar Foundation ~ suarantee Electrical Company Hager Companies Holland Construction Services Hortica Kwame Building Group, Inc. Laclede Gas Company Lewis and Clark Community College Mackey Mitchell Associates McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. National City Northern Trust Bank Phe City of O'Fallon, Hhinois Plaza Motor Company Sachs Properties Smurfit Stone Container Corp. SS Stone Carle & Company JW. Terrill Thompson Coburn LLP Pucker Consultants W eas ae Inc. ro a High sc pee. 1 6 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Winter 2008 This Summer, education/sageservice. ~ + Be SAGE! Is your high-schooler looking for a way to fulfill their service requirement? The Garden’s Students as Garden Educators (SAGE) service program offers teenagers the opportunity to teach youngsters Sout plants. To learn more, visit Www.mobot.org/ rool volunteers instruct younger children about the wonders of the plant world as part of the SAGE service program. IT YAM WHAT I YAM George Washington Carver was a scientist who tried to help Sweet potatoes are extremely high in vitamin A. Christopher Columbus liked sweet potatoes so much, he took them back to Europe. poor farmers in the American South. He knew that peanuts and sweet potatoes could grow well, even in weak soil. He set out to find uses for these crops, so that their value would help the farmers. He discovered over 100 new products from sweet potatoes alone. Flour, ink, starch, synthetic rubber, tapioca, vinegar, a type of glue for postage stamps, and 500 shades of dye for cloth were all made from sweet potatoes! Whoa! Did You Know? a A sweet potato is not a potato. It is a root from the Morning Glory family. Potatoes are “tubers,” a kind of underground stem, from the Night Shade family. & Even though they are often labeled “yams,” a sweet potato is not a true yam. Yams are from a different plant family and come from Africa. Sweet potatoes are one of the oldest foods. In Peru, sweet potatoes date back to 750 B.C. & GROW A SWEET POTATO Youll need: ¢ toothpicks * jar or glass *asweet potato * bottled water (non-chlorinated) 1. Wash the sweet potato thoroughly. 2. Insert toothpicks into the sides of the sweet potato about % of the way down. 3. Place the sweet potato into the jar and fil — with enough water to keep the bottom *% of the sweet potato wet. 4. Place in a warm, sunny window. In a few days, the sweet potato will begin to put down roots. Add water as needed, and in a few weeks, it will sprout leaves from the top. In the next months, vines will grow too. WORD SEARCH S E A E R BE V N Ee “LT Z 5B T. O E W VE PE a N M Pp Or 2? EUI Z A, Y NR J O UP MH TS DQ S AWM A KS H NPC TRR A N H P WH I MC OA J CY F Al Z ZNHoHmK ££ Pf Tapioca Carver Yam Peru Peanuts Potato Sprout Vine Sweet Winter 2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 17 "Will the next generation produce enough plant educators, botanists, plant scientists, and environmental scientists fo sustain our society?" RABES IN THE VVOODS Plantbased learning nurtures children—and empowers them! by Deborah Chollet Frank, Vice President, Education and Interpretation When Garden instructor Laura Aschenbeck announced that she was serving plants for a snack, students in her Garden Kids class (ages 6— 8) looked panicked. What kind of yucky stuff would this be? When a sampling of yummy fruits and veggies was served, the children learned a valuable lesson: we eat plants! In fact, without plants, life as we know it would not exist. Through the extraordinary process of photosynthesis, Earth’s abundant flow —_ of energy from the Sun is converted into the foundational needs of human existence—oxygen, food, medicine, shelter, and fuel. Plants give us what we need to create such essentials as paper, cloth, and and supported by — building materials. We are literally surroundec plant-based products in all areas of our lives. To ensure our future health as a species, human beings must cultivate an appreciation of our dependence on plant life. Experiences that Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin lV inter 2008 Research shows that children who experience nature with an adult mentor or family member grow into engaged, caring citizens with a healthy respect for the environment. engage young children—observing, touching, smelling, and sometimes tasting plants—are vital. When children understand how plants survive, and how they help us survive, they intuitively grasp why we need to maintain a healthy environment for plants and people alike to thrive. Educational research documents the benefits to children of gardening education. A study in early 2007 confirmed the effect of garden and greenhouse experiences on the visual-spatial skills of preschoolers and kindergarteners. The Dimensions Educational Research Foundation found that in a garden, children observe patterns, shapes, colors, and textures. They begin to comprehend relationships, viewing things from various perspectives, as well as understanding concepts such as area and volume. Partners for Plant-Based Education, a coalition of national organizations devoted to promoting the use of plants as an important element of children’s educational programs, has documented a strong connection between plant-based education and a child’s positive self-esteem, improved social development, creative thinking and problem solving, and effective learning of interdisciplinary topics such as science, math, language, and art. Plant education also benefits society. A well-publicized social concern is “nature deficit disorder.” Coined by Sprouts, Buds, and Kids Learning starts with what we have in common with plants: people need clean air and nutrients; so do plants. Next, we explore what plants provide to us: people need plants for food and oxygen. Planting a seed, nurturing it with water and sunshine, and then observing germination and growth gives each child the privileged experience of participating in life in its most basic terms. Even small children can develop a sense of responsibility and ownership as they care for their plant. Early childhood education programs at the Garden, such as Little Sprouts (ages 2 and 3), Garden Buds (ages 4 and 5), and Garden Kids (ages 6-8) provide an exciting and engaging way for children to learn about plants from a very early age. Hands-on learning, also known as nice-and-messy learning, cultivates meaningful connections, and as children grow, so do the opportunities for gardening activities, such as an edible garden. Preparing nutrient-rich soil, planting seeds, caring for the plants, and then reaping the harvest, this cycle helps young gardeners develop a love for the natural world, introduces them to healthful foods, and gives them a true sense of accomplishment. journalist Richard Louv in his book Last Child in the Woods, nature deficit disorder is a byproduct of the increasing amounts of time our children spend indoors and reduced opportunities to play in and experience the natural world. Children who do not interact with nature regularly can experience diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of physical and emotional disorders. They also care less about our environment. Why does it matter? As Dr. Christine Flanagan, director of public education at the U.S. Botanic Garden, puts the concern succinctly, “Will the next generation produce enough plant educators, botanists, plant scientists, and > environmental scientists to sustain our society?’ The Missouri Botanical Garden and other public gardens across the country are rallying their resources to respond to this concern with programming that fosters meaningful connections for children to nature. If children have experiences with plants during their early, formative years, not only will this learning create positive feelings about themselves, but it will yield healthy attitudes about our environment as well. Did you thank a plant today? & How are your kids going to spend their summer? Discover the power of plants with Healthy Plants, Healthy Kids day camp at the Garden. Explore the wonders of insects and flowers at the Butterfly House. Create your own fantasy “green home” at Camp EarthWays. En oy an Nature Reserve. Summer prograrn istings are available February | at www.mobot.org/education. Garden members enjoy discounts and early registration privileges. Call (314) 577-9506 for more information or to request a summer programs guide. yarden members always receive a discount! For more information or to request a catalog, call (314) 577-9506 during weekday business hours or visit www.mobot.org/education. Winter 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin 19 Fun Things to Do with Kids at SNR... Y Hike to the “tree house” bird observation blind in the wetland. 4 Skip rocks from the gravel bar on the Meramec River. A Visit the overlook at the prairie and draw what you see. SHAW *¢ NATURE RESERVE Hwy. 100 & 44 (exit 253), Gray Summit, MO 63039 - 451-3512 * www.shawnature.org ~ = phone: Grand Opening Saturday, March 29, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us as we “cut the ribbon” on the Reserve's exciting new Nature Explore Classroom™. After playing with the natural materials, visitors are invited to participate in “Tale Travelers,” a station by station exploration of all the Reserve has to offer. Pack a lunch and explore by map with stories and hands-on activities along the way. assroontU™M at the Shaw Nature Reserve, aon At the new Nature Explore C kids are encouraged to play in the great outdoors. (0 OUTSIDE AND PLAY! by Lydia Toth, Senior Manager, Education If | asked you what some of your fondest childhood memories are, chances are many of you would reminisce about the Umes spent catching crawdads in the creek or playing in the neighborhood tree house. Opportunities for unstructured play are more linuted today (see page 18). Last May, the Missouri Botanical Garden became the first botanical garden in the country to establish a Nature Explore Classroom™), This March, the Shaw Nature Reserve will add a Nature Explore Classroom as well. Nature Explore Classrooms were conceived by the National Arbor Day Foundation and Dimensions Educational Research Foundation as a direct response to “nature deficit disorder,” defined as a growing lack of engagement and interaction between children and nature. Upon completion of the Reserve’s Nature Explore Classroom this spring, this 3-acre site located near the Pinetum Lake will provide multiple opportunities for children to use natural materials in creative, unstructured play. Kids will be able to @ create sculptures using sticks, logs, and stones, @ dance on a stage to the sounds of instruments made from natural items, @® hone their balancing skills as they jump from log to log. Children have fun while the spaces and activities enhance concentration and al — creativity, relieve stress, and develop imagination and a sense of wonder of which are motivating factors for lifelong learning. In research conducted by Louise Chawla, the life experience that had the ereatest influence in developing adult conservationists was the experience of frequent play in nature as a child. The second most important was having an adult mentor—usually a family member—who shared their love of the outdoors. Why not take a child in your life to the Nature Reserve this spring? Z 0 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Winter 2008 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 530-0076 * www.butterflyhouse.org photo by Mark Deering FEATURED FRIEND Host plants: Omphalea of the Euphorbia family “Incredible” is the only way to describe this moth’s rainbow of color. And yet this colorful moth for its own defense. Events and Classes at the Butterfly House Hot, Hot, Hot! Sat. and Sun., Jan. 26-27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shake off the winter chill and join in tropical family fun at the fifth annual Hot, Hot, Hot! Families with children ages two to eight can take part in games, activities, crafts, and live music. All activities will be different each day and are included with regular admission. Garden members can use their Bonus Bloom passes to attend. exhibits arthropods from ecosystems around the world? Here’s an up-close look at three of our current creepy, crawly frends: Cetonine beetle | Dicronorhina derbyana Tanzanian sunset moth Found in the mountains of Cameroon and other equatorial Chirystridia croesus African countries, Cetonine beetles are among the most Range: Tanzania and Madagascar colorful of insects. Males have small horns; females do not. IT Te, Hore’ /O.ur nl is A young visitor gets upclose and personal with a friendly giant African millepede. Research shows that children who interact with nature care about nature. Rey, Can 1 BUG You? The Butterfly House features over one thousand tropical butterflies in free flight inside the conservatory. But, did you know the Butterfly House also Atlas beetle | Chalcosoma atlas One of the largest insects in the world, some individuals reach a quarter pound. Atlas beetles are found in southeast Asia. Grubs can take up to 16 months to develop, but adults live only 3-4 months. They owe their beauty is actually apesematism, an fierce appearance to their horns, which are used for defending territory and advertisement of distastefulness in winning females. . the animal kingdom. The plants the caterpillars feed on contain large Giant African Millipedes | Archispirostreptus gigas amounts of distasteful alkaloids, and The largest millipede on Earth can reach 12 inches in length. Despite its these chemicals are stored by the giant size, it is a mild-mannered and harmless vegetarian. Some giant African millipedes at the Butterfly House have lived up to six years! Camp Bugaloo Science, math, and language development activities are the focus of these 90-minute nature-themed programs for pre-schoolers, ages 2-4, with a parent or guardian. $16 ($14 for Garden members). Pre-registration required; call (636) 530-0076, ext. 13. Nature’s Alphabet: Insects to Plants Bnelanyddeor to, 20:30 am) Suni, fan. 13; 12:90) pom. Nature’s Alphabet: Roaches to Zebras Biehepatorn ee O oO aan. Sun. Peo. 10,.12:30 pam. Winter 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin vy 1 B EARTH Ways Y CENTER 3617 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108 phone (314) 577-0220 * www.earthwayscenter.org Sustainability: meeting the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of tuture generations to meet their own needs. Events and Classes at the EarthWays Center Take the Tour Jan. 19-20; Feb. 16-17; March 15-16 The easiest way to learn about low-cost, sustainable living options is to take a tour of the EarthWays Center, a Victorian home restored as a model of energy and resource efficiency. Staff can help you identify the best options for your own home, from repainting a room to rehabbing to building new. Best of all, Garden members and their guests are always admitted free! Tours are offered the third weekend of every month and begin at 11 a.m., noon, 1, and 2 p.m. Sustainability 101 Thurs., March 13, 6:30 to 9 p.m. How can we ensure that our actions and decisions have a simultaneous, positive impact on the environment and the jen people living in our communities, anc make economic sense? Join the ongoing discussion! Quarterly topics include green investments, carbon offsets, sustainable transportation in St. Louis, ‘ereening” your business, and more. The March topic will be “What is a Carbon Footprint?” $10 ($5 for Garden ‘ members). Reserve your place by calling (314) 577-0220. Ze Missourt Botanical Garden Bu Don’t know much about your carbon-print? Earth Ways Center staff are here to help. From left: Joyce Gorrell, Julia Feder, Jean Ponzi, Glenda Abney, Emily Andrews, Katy Mike Smaistrla, and Gary Mackey. Green Learning is Growing by Julia Feder, Supervisor, Education Programs Do we live on a “Planet in Peril?” ina local or global discussion about sustainability? Every day, it seems, we hear How do we make sense of our individual roles about “sustainability” through conversations with friends, television specials, or the evening news. But what does it mean? More than 20 years ago, the United Nations called for sustainability to be considered in a global context. They offered this definition: “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Today, the Garden’s Earth Ways Center puts this sensible definition to work, with — educational outreach and on-site displays to encourage visitors to consider the environmental impact, social implications, and economic eftects of the decisions they make. EarthWays Center staff work with @ the general public through tours and classes on how to make homes more efcient and comfortable. ® schools throughout the region, to integrate sustainability topics into curriculum at all grade levels. @ the US Green Building Council’s St. Louis Chapter to promote green building of schools, homes, and businesses. Interested in delving farther into these topics? Take a tour or attend one of our adult classes, such as Sustainability 101. Subscribe to the Earth Ways Center quarterly e-newsletter for updates about adult programs, as well as notices from related organizations. For more information and to sign up, visit Www. earthwayscenter. Ore. pay, letin Winter 2008 T rib u C e S September/ October 2007 A tribute gift to the Garden is a wonderful way: to honor family and friends. Tributes of $25 and up are listed in the Bulletin. If you have questions regarding giving opportunities at the Garden, please call (314) 577-5118. You can also make a tribute gift online at our website, www.mobot.org. In Honor of Mrs. Jane - Allen Mrs. Frank L. el Beaird Bi-State Roof Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Barry H. ~— @ Beracha Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Umlaut Mrs. V. V. Briscoe Mrs. Chris McLean Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. B. Franklin Rassieur, Jr. Mr. Gregory J. Cadice Ms. Jean G. Lightman Mrs. Jean L. Crone Mrs. 1. J. Serk Mr. Dennis DeSantis and Ms. isti Monschien Ms. Ellen Levine oisy Drs. 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Wilki Peters II Ms. Susan ae i Mr. and Mrs. James E. Reynolds, Jr. ‘i. Mrs. Wanda W. Stone Mr. - Carol A. Gruen ir. Norman W. Mrs. Lucille A. Stuckemeyer s Kate Winters and Mrs. Bernard A. Barken Mr. Woody Woodring Ms. Vivien T. Gardner and Mr. Rachard Baker Thompson yhn Wright an and Tl i Joan and Thom Patricia, Meredith, and rold Tei iger Andrew Wright Mr. Mr. fe a Sax Butterfly House Tributes & Pavers To learn more about these opportunities, call (314) 577-0291 or www.butterflyhouse.org. Tributes and Pavers dedicated at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in September/October 2007 Tributes In Memory of Griffin Douglas George Heiney Ms. Michele Miller na Drackert ee Sul Sophia M. Sachs Butter fly House Gitt cue Stath and Volun Mr. Hubert A. Heimos Mrs. Hubert A. Heimos Paver In Honor of n Newman Jan Simons Jules and Shirley Snitzer Sophia M. Sachs y Ho Mr. and Mrs. Don . Fie Pauletta Bilke Paul and Judy Taxman ae Hammond Dr. Brent Newn Mim Krebeck Mr. Craig Krebeck Lisa A. McDaniels Sharon Schodroski 24 Missouri Botanical Dr. Donald M Rave e Day aes r. Jaume M. Dodd Dr. Andrew J. and Lily R. Signorel dr. Jaume M, De Mahika Vanuku Vijaya and Bala See Carden Bulletin Members’ Entry Court Engraved clay bricks and signature bronze bricks are a wonderful way to commemorate any special occasion, as well as final memorials. For additional information regarding the Garden’s brick program, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (314) 577-0 874 or visit www.mobot.org. Bricks from September through October 2007. Bronze Signature Bricks Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Bahle Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Bahle Dr. Caryn G. Hasselbring Dr. Caryn G. Hasselbring James Ellis Crawford, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David Schneider Frank Friedrich Kling Mr. Frank F. Kling Mrs. ia ee r. and M Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Louis B. Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Louts B. Rubin Pauline Scarborough Mr. Frank Scarborough Margie Greenlee Smith Ms. Rosie | James Kathy and Don Zundel Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Zundel Winter 2008 Engraved Clay Bricks Frances and Joseph Cognac Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Mertzlufit, Jr. Joseph E. Hiles Mrs. Marabeth Banks Ms. Sue Garner Lucinda V. B. McCall Mr. and Mrs. William H.T. Bush William R. B. Mr. and Mrs. Wilham H.T. Bush Peggy Mitchell Miss Carol Welborn Janey Rathgeber Mr. Robert E. Newcomer Mary A. Mimi Seritella Drs. Daniel and Tina Reising Family Of Dot Showman Mrs. Dorothy Showman Gilbert K. Sievers Mr. and Mrs. Damiecl Dunay In Honor Of William Tao Muissourt Botanical Gare en Samuel Alan Joachim Wilson Dr. Erika Olson ‘< =) at S) ~ to by pho Return this year to childhood wonder of magical plants with “Storybook Classics.” The theme of the 2008 orchid show was inspired by plant-related children’s classics like Jack and the Beanstalk, Johnny Appleseed, Peter Ribbit: ame: I he. Secret Garden. Expenencing the color, beauty, and fragrance of over 800 blooming orchids in the middle of winter 1s indeed a magical | experience. Listen to intriguing stories about orchid lore and history, and learn how to care for your own plants, with the free audio-commentary. Visit the Garden’s website for more information: www.mobot.org. Hours: February 2 through March 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $3 in addition to Garden admission. Members are admitted free. Members’ Evening | Friday, February 1, 5 to & p.m. Don’t miss this magical, members-only evening viewing of the orchid show with musical entertainment, cash bar, and dinner buffet ($17.95 per person). No reservations necessary. See over 800 varieties of orchids in a lush tropical setting at the Garden’s annual Orchid Show EBRUAR 16 THROUGH1g In honor of Black History Month, the Garden offers a three-day weekend of family fun with a focus on George Washington Carver, one of America’s great scientists. Activities include: the one-person play “Listening to the Still Small Voice: The Story of George Washington Carver”; the “Jessup Wagon,” Carver’s movable school where kids are invited to explore, experiment, and invent in Carver’s footsteps; the Carver Garden with its beautiful statue (tram rides to the Carver Garden are included with general admission and run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.); and Carver- inspired sweet potato and peanut recipes in Sassafras. Hours: Saturday—Monday, February 16-18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paxton Williams performs at Carver Days Admission: Free with regular Garden admission Sunday and Monday at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Winter 2008 — Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin 25 by Cindy Lancaster t photo ar E The Birth of Coftee Fri., Jan. 11-Sun., Mar. 16 Don’t muss this exhibit of 40 coftee- tinted, fine-art photographs of the people, places, and processes involved in The Birth of Coffee—sponsored in St. Louis by bringing coffee to the table Ronnoco Coftee. The husband-and-wifte team of photojournalist Daniel Lorenzetti and author Linda Race Lorenzetti spent five years traveling a quarter-million miles to eight countries on five continents, to document the world’s coffee cultures. They followed the coffee cycle from a single seed at planting, to harvest, processing, shipping, and ultimately the final brewed cup. Related events: ¢ Daniel and Linda Lorenzetti sign copies of the book Sat., Feb. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. * Konnoco’s master green coftee buyer, Robert Carpenter, demonstrates coftee “cupping” technique, Sat., Feb. 2, from 2 to 4p.m. * Throughout the exhibition, Ronnoco Coftee will display an antique roaster, bags of coffee beans, and vintage posters in the lobby. Members’ Day: Butterfly Gardening & Sat., Jan, 12, 11 a.m., Butterfly House Plan for spring beauty. Learn how to attract butterflies to your backyard with host plants and nectar sources. Stay for a guided tour of the butterfly conservatory. 26 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Members’ Day: STL Celebs with Charlie Brennan @ Wed., Jan. 23, noon, Shoenberg Theater What do Tom Cruise and Maya Angelou have in common? They both once lived in St. Louis! Join KMOX radio host Charlie Brennan to discuss his new book A Guide to Illustrious St. Louts. Book signing follows. New Member Orientation & Tour & Sat., Feb. 2, noon, Shoenberg Theater Learn about events, discounts, classes, and all the benefits of membership. Participants receive Bonus Bloom passes and discounts in Sassafras and the Garden Gate Shop. Bring your friends who are interested in membership too! Backyard Bird Festival Sat., Feb. 2, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., grounds Bird walks, adult classes, hands-on programs for kids, live birds, and bird- related exhibits. $15 adults, $10 children ages three to 12. Call (314) 577-9506, or download a registration form on www.mobot.org/education. Members’ Day: Green Homes & Sat., Feb. 9, 10 a.m., Shoenberg Theater From landscaping to light bulbs, explore everyday ways you can save money while saving the planet. Program Manager Jean Ponzi presents environmental issues that just make cents. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance & Sat., Feb. 9, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Ridgway Center Our most romantic event: stroll through the orchid show, enjoy a gourmet dinner, and dance the night away with your special someone. Dinner is served 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dancing tll 10 p.m. $60 per person (cash bar). Reservations are required and seating is limited, so cal (314) 577-9570 or visit www.mobot.org/ membership. Winter 2008 Celebrate the Gospel Sun., Feb. 10, 3 p.m Shoenberg Theater Celebrate Black History Month with a heartfelt expression of African-American culture—gospel singing. The 19th annual “Celebrate the Gospel” features Mardra Thomas and the Glad Tidings Quintet in a tribute to Mahalia Jackson and other great gospel singers of hte 20th century. Seating is first come, first served. Science Cafe: Climate Change in Tibet Thurs., Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., Shoenberg Theater The Garden’s Dr. Jan Salick presents. $20 ($15 for Garden or Science Center members; $10 students). Reservations required, so call (314) 289-4424. Sumulating conversation in an informal setting presented by the Garden and the Science Center. Sugared, Spiced, and Everything Iced Sat.—Sun., Feb. 23-24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ridgway Center Local experts display exquisitely decorated cakes and cookies. Learn about techniques, wedding cake trends, or get ideas and tips for your own creations. Gardening Blitz Weekend Sat.—Sun., Feb. 23-24, Kemper Center for Home Gardening A tull weekend of expert gardening advice and resources to get you started for spring. You pick the program: select from 19 of our most popular full-length gardening classes, from low-maintenance perennials and native plants to orchids and roses and beyond. Fees from $15 to $48; Garden member receive a discount. Registration required, so call (314) 577-9441 to request a spring course brochure or visit www.gardeninghelp.org and click on “Classes.” Young Friends: Coffee Cupping & Wed., Feb. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., Ridgway Center Young Friends are invited to learn how coffee professionals evaluate aroma and flavor of coffee during a “cupping” sponsored by Konnoco Coftee. Members’ Day: Flowers for Kids & © Sat., Mar. 8, 11 a.m., Jordan Education Wing Bring your children and grandchildren for some hands-on flowery fun. Kids learn how to care for flowers, make flower food from basic ingredients, and arrange their own bouquet. photo by Erin Whitson Eggstravaganza Eggstravaganza & © Sat., Mar. 22, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Climatron lawn Hop on over to the Garden for our annual Eggstravaganza egg hunt! Meet the “Bunny” while the little ones (ages 2—10) hunt for eggs. Egg hunts begin promptly at 10:30, 11, 11:30, and noon, so please be sure to allow enough time to walk to the Climatron lawn. Space is limited, so call (314)577-9570 or visit www.mobot.org/membership. _— Horticultural Therapy Awareness Day Sat., Mar. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ridgway Center Plants and gardening provide many physical and mental benefits by reducing stress, gently exercising aging joints, and stimulating memories. Activities for all ages. Members’ Day: Garden Photography at Night & Fri., Mar. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shoenberg Theater “As darkness descends, the Garden becomes a different and mysterious sort of place.” Montreal-based photographer Linda Rutenberg presents images from her new book, The Garden at Night. Book signing follows. Save the Date: Garden Tour 2008 & Sun., June & Mark your calendar now for Garden Tour 2008, the eagerly anticipated tour of the most spectacular private gardens in the area, hosted by the Missourt Botanical Garden only once every three years. © = fun for families @ = members’ event clip and save 2008 Members’ Days & Events Every month Garden members enjoy special events, tours, and lectures by local experts. Plan to join us in 2008! Sat., Jan. 12 Wed... Jan: 23 Fri, Feb. 1 Date Pep: 2 Sat., Feb. 9 Sat., Feb. 9 Sat., Mar. 8 Sat., Mar. 22 Fri., Mar. 28 Tues., Apr. 8 Wed., Apr. 23 Sut, Apr 27 Sat., May 3 Wed., May 28 Sun., June 8 Fri., June 20 Sun., June 22 Fu. july 1] Fri., July 18 Wed., July 23 Sat, Aue. 2 Fri., Aug. 22 Sun., Sept. 14 Fi. sepe..19 Sat., Oct. 4 Siti. Oct, 3 Thurs., Oct. 16 Sat., Oct. 18 Sun. Oct: 26 Sat., Nov. | Frn.. Nov. 7 Tues., Dec. 2 Sat., Dec. 6 Sat., Dec. 13 @ = fun for families. On Members’ Days and Events, members enjoy discounts of 10 percent in Sassafras and the Terrace Cafe, and 20 percent in the Garden Gate Shop and Little Shop Around the Corner. Butterfly Gardening (BH) STL Celebs with Charlie Brennan Orchid Preview New Member Orientation Green Homes with Jean Ponzi Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Flowers for Kids @ Egestravaganza @ Garden Photography at Night with Linda Rutenberg Behind the Scenes: Research Birding (SNR) Niki opens New Member Orientation Rose Evening Garden Tour Members’ Musical Evening A Midsummer Night’s Dance Members’ Family Picnic © Ivey Selkirk Antique Roadshow Members’ Day - Butterfly House New Member Orientation Ottoman Garden Tour Grandparents Day @ Behind the Scenes: Greenhouse Tour Best of Missour1 Market Best of Missouri Market Garden Photography with Ian Adams Fall Color Walk (SNR) Ghouls in the Garden @ New Member Orientation Holiday Decorating Flower & Train Show Preview Breakfast with Santa © Ho =“ iday Concert Winter 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Zz y MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN WT v Blvd., St. Louis, Bye, 59400 * ww KEY (AIl events take place at the Garden unless otherwise noted.) Z eg “ ss ee F — Garden-specific locations CA = Cohen amphitheater CL = Climatron lawn Lu nch Hour Vacation ; : . , ih =, " GGS = Garden Gate Shop in RC ; < 4 ge JE = Jordan Education Wing in RC 4 Dry skin? . ; ; ee P KC = Kemper Center for Home Gardening : 4 ; - Vv . se pein > SP = Spink Pavilic rif Frazzled hair? a ~~ S Pa es ; SE ‘ Spink I =e Se. ee 245° “a = i 3 RC.= Ridgway Center A Winter blahs? ee 7 oe —. i 3 : : Ke. ’ SS = Sassafras, the Garden’s café in RC Pa oa. Pye ee ST = Shoenberg Theater in RC Te you re Gero athe Ut eo oa Mes | Off-site locations bound for Borneo, there are few 7 ee / 7 : BH = Butterfly House, (636) 530-0076 activities more enjoyable in cold- fr4; Sn . ; ; EWC = EarthWays Center, (314) 577-0220 season St. Louis than visiting the g “lima ® i Climatron conservatory trop: ical : , F “4 % Members-only event rain forest. At a time of year when. _ ' .. 4 y . Reservations required the average outdoor temperature : : hovers around 29 degrees, the daytime temperature inside the Climatron is a constant 85°—and delightfully humid. Walk beneath & Pot I rs ~ Guided v C | a te | valking tours depart ticket counter daily at 1 p.m. © Early morning walking hours: Wed. and Sat., from 7 a.m. © Calendar events are covered in more detail on pages : . 2 5 a 4 4 a J ~~ a waterfall, inhale the heady scent &. , 25-27. Off-site events, pages 20-22. of flowering orchids and fruiting ; A “sa co : © During members’ days and events, members enjoy a oe ms a discounts of 10 percent in Sassafras and the Terrace Cafe, zuava, and refresh youn winter-_— : a you and 20 percent in the Garden Gate Shop and Little Shop Around the Corner. mros< ES i © Tower Grove House is closed January and February each year. > © Little Shop Around the Corner is closed in January, but ; accepts donations Tues.—Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. » : 4 - © The Garden Gate Shop closes January 14-18 for cleaning € as and inventory. a PR, : . . : ets . © Trams cease operation until April. a a 3 : 4 = Children’s Garden and Terrace Café inside the Kemper -— z Center for Home Gardening are closed until April. © Starting late January, register for spring classes and tours, early childhood, and fitness programs at the Missouri . ‘ : = - Botanical Garden for adults and families. 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Please recycle it again—or pass it fone toa diend. OLY yao MEFs? ~ M1SSOURI 7 sommes Ly 1 Le fin Spring 2008 Vol. 96, No. 2 Wwww.mobot.org 1 © " ‘4 Anril 27 — October 31 To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life. —mission of the Missourt Botanical Garden 10to by Kristi Foster pl - President’s Comment Springtime is here! The fragrance of hyacinths drifts in the air while daffodils nod their heads in the breeze and tulips unfurl their dazzling array of colors. Now in bloom: over 90,000 bulbs, those wonderful reminders of the regenerative power of nature. A connection to nature is such a powerful force in our lives. Without it, children don’t develop an interest in biology and botany and conservation. Sustainability education is the future, and the Garden is uniquely positioned to offer learning adventures in the natural world at the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden, reopening for the season on April 1. The Garden is a wonderful place for families. This year’s Niki exhibition with its gigantic mosaic sculptures invites children to touch, sit, even climb the artwork. This 1s “do touch” artwork at its best, and we look forward to family-fun “Niki Nights” each Thursday. Chinese Culture Days brings international food and fun to the third weekend in May, and the Whitaker Foundation has graciously agreed to continue funding the Whitaker Music Festival, which kicks off in June. New and exciting developments continue to unfold at the Garden, such as the return of the Chihuly Trellises, donors who made this purchase possible. 2006 to the Gladney Rose Garden. We are grateful to the generous Of course, we couldn’t achieve current levels of success without so many talented people dedicated to our mission. We welcome several new trustees to our board: Mary Randolph Ballinger, W. Stephen Maritz, Cynthia Peters, Laura H. Reeves, and ex officio members Benjamin H. Hulsey and Richard T. Sullivan, Jr. Thanks are due to Nicholas Reding and Carolyn Losos, who continue to serve as chair and vice-chair. We also thank our Members’ Board president, Carol Squires. Your Garden membership helps support research in 36 countries where conservation needs are most urgent. The Garden has benefited from several recent grants and collaborations in Tanzania, Bolivia, Madagascar, and elsewhere around the world. Henry Shaw left money in his Will to Christ Church Cathedral for an annual sermon each May on “the wisdom and goodness of God as shown in the growth of flowers, fruits and other products of the vegetable kingdom.” May we all be so grateful for the diversity of creation, and work together to preserve our natural heritage! Ptr V.Rairen Dr. Peter H. Raven, President Board of Trustees Mr. Nicholas L. Reding, Chair Carolyn W. Losos, Vice Chair Ms. Mary Randolph Ballinger Catherine B. Berges Rev. Lawrence Biondi, S.J. Mr. Stephen F. Brauer Prof. Sir Peter R. Crane FRS ge Mr. Edward D. Higgins Mr. David M. Hollo Mr. Benjamin H. Hulsey Mr. David W. Kemper Mr. ¢ rele E. pe Mr A. Kroeger ia Maritz Cheryl p Mor Laura H, Reeves Z Mr. Scott C. Schnuck Dr. Henry Gerard Schwartz, Jr. The Hon. Francis G. Slay The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Smith Mr. Richard T. Sullivan, Jr. Mr. Andrew C. Taylor Mr. Barrett Toan Dr. Mark S. Wrighton Emeritus Trustees Mr. Clarence C. Barksdale 7 < a ma Marly Ms. Margaret B. Gngy Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Mr. Robert R. Hermann Mrs. Warren G. Keinath, Jr. Mr. S. Lee Kling Mr. Ralph Korte Mr. Robert E. Kresko June M. Kummer Mr. E. Desmond Lee, Jr. Doris M. Lichtenstein Lucy Lopata Mr. Douglas B. MacCarthy Mr. James S. McDonnell II Mr. Jefferson L. Miller Mr. Wilham BR. noe J Mr. Roy Pfautch Mrs. Lucianna Gladney Ross Mr. Anthony F. Sansone, Sr Mr. Warren M. Shapleigh Spring 2008 Mr. Joseph F. Shaughnessy Mr. Robert B. Smith Mr. O. Sage Wightman Ill Mrs. Raymond H. Wittcoff Mr. Harry E, Wuertenbaecher, Jr. Honorary Trustees Dr. Werner Greuter Dr. Surinder M. Sehgal Members’ Boz Carol Squires, ae aarti iia Subdistrict of the Mc eet pie Park and Museum District: Martin sens Pamela oe ha Walter G. Stern Charles A. Stewart, Jr. Marjorie M. Weir Roy Jerome Williams Sr. Hillary B. Zimmerman Non- ou advisory mem Willie ICTS: eadow Janice M. N ee James H. Yemm Table of Contents Departments Frou tye President... aac w ea 2 NEWS taut avec sore tie ee 4-5 Bc clorage By ay) in| oa ae ee ee eae 8 bk .0) a a ee oo ace ee 2 In Your Garden Now..... 14-15 Making a Difference ......... 16 PPCCUU goth aw oo eae ee 17 Parily Of Atiactong s+ 44. AZZ TOS arava 2 etc kaes 23-25 Events & Calendar........ 26-31 Don’t miss the Garden’s latest news, events, and offers. As a member, you are eligible to receive the Garden’s monthly e-mail Garden Gram. Sign up today! Call (314) 577-5118, or e-mail linda.cherry@mobot.org. MISSOURI BOTANICAL MAR 2 4 2008 GARDEN LIBRARY 6—7 Science & Conservation 9,000 plants: Species by the Numbers in Costa Rica 10-13 Home Gardening Belles of Spring: Daffodil Mania 1 S—1 9 Education A learning Adventure in the Children’s Garden Sustainability Statement The Missouri Botanical Garden strives to make the most sustainable choices ants, and the planet. The Missouri Botanical Garden =— for the future of people, p Bulletin is printed on paper containing 100% post-consumer recycled content, that 1s, paper that you might have placed in the recycle bin in your home or office this year. It is manufactured using wind power, a renewable energy source. We print locally, so there is no long-haul transportation and we're reinvesting in our community. Why do we print at all? Why not go online? Because paper still has a place—in your purse or briefcase, on a plane, during lunch in the park. That’s why we work hard to choose the most environmentally responsible paper around. So enjoy your Bulletin in good conscience—and once you’ve read it, please be sure to recycle it or pass it on to a friend. Spring 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin ) NEws Grand Openings Trellises to Return The Children’s Garden re-opens A vibrant piece of the 2006 Glass in the Garden Ari 1 m | - exhibition—Dale Chihuly’s Trellises, 2006— April |, with a grand opening on Saturday, April 5. The Niki will return to the Garden permanently this spring. Due to the uniqueness and delicacy of the 278 different spirals which comprise the work, Trellises, 2006 will be installed each spring and then removed for storage before exhibition opens Sunday, Apri c ae i | Lancy . oee mne FADTII calendaal at back tor detai c Q. freezing temperatures arrive each fall. Trellises, 2006 becomes the fourth permanent 7: ez = addition of Chihuly art at the Garden. It joins , Y \N Missouri Botanical Garden Blue Chandelier, 2006 Yjpsar art ty in the Ridgway Visitor Center, Su#set Herons in the Climatron® conservatory, and the 25 colorful Walla Wallas displayed seasonally in the Climatron reflecting pools. Chihuly’s Trellises, 2006 returns seasonally. Plastic Pot Recycling Expands New in 2008, gardeners will have all summer and then some to recycle horticultural plastic pots and trays. Now in its tenth year, Plastic Pot Recycling has expanded and will collect from May 1 through October 31. The collection was formerly six weekends in May-June. Recycling trailers will be in the same location as in previous years—the west parking lot of the Monsanto Center at 4500 Shaw. Please sort pots according to the bins. Clean plastic pots only and no metal hangers. The recycled plastic will be turned into landscape timbers and raised bed kits, which may be ordered at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening. State Champion Trees The Missourt Department of Conservation has Workers cable the historic Scotch Elm, certified three State Champion Trees at the Garden. Size is calculated using a formula that Historic Tree Preserved takes into account a tree’s height, crown spread, and trunk circumference. The winners are: In February, local company Trees, — ® The deciduous white basswood (Tilia Forests and Landscapes, Inc. donated eae : aie heterophylla), prized for its wood and sweet- the cabling of the historic Scotch ; scented flowers. Towering above the Elm (U/mus glabra) on the northwest a = ; ails : Museum Building, the Garden’s tree is 103 corner of Tower Grove House. The : oe a ‘ : ; feet tall with an 81-foot spread. tree dates to the era of the Garden’s founding, but the huge lower limbs @ The 52-foot tall western soapberry (Sapindus had become a structural risk. To drummondii) near the Lehmann Rose Garden, access the constricted location, the which has glossy green leaves that turn a crew utilized a Teupen lift—an showy yellow-gold in autumn. unusual self-propelled machine ® The possumhaw (lex decidua) across from with a working height of 70 os the Museum Building, is a small tree or which nonetheless is capable or shrub and displays colorful orange-red berries passing through a 3-foot opening. throughout winter. The average possumhaw The stainless steel cabling lends is seven to 15 feet tall with a similar spread. The Garden’s tree is 18 feet tall with a - help preserve the tree’s graceful 33-foot crown spread. Missouri State Champion White basswood. supplemental support and should silhouette for years to come. 4 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin — Spring 2008 Garden’s Madagascar Program Blooms The island nation of Madagascar, off the east coast of Africa, is among the poorest countries in the world—and also one of the most important in terms of biodiversity. Garden scientists have conducted research in Madagascar since 1972. Today, the staff includes 54 Garden-trained Malagasy botanists, who help identify conservation priorities and work with local communities to develop sustainable agricultural techniques so photo courtesy Peter Jorgensen villagers can survive without destroying the forest. “Garden curator Peter Jorgensen (center) with Bolivian staff. Documenting an Andes “Hot Spot” The Andean forests of northern Bolivia are one of the world’s premier biodiversity “hot spots,” with an sy Josh Monken estimated 12,000 species of plants, or 60 percent of the country’s flora. The area is relatively unknown to sclence—we do not understand how species are a oe distributed and why these forests are so diverse. A In January, the Garden held a workshop in St. Louis for Madagascar new grant from the National Science Foundation will staff and Washington University faculty and students. fund a project by Garden curator Peter Jorgensen and St. Louis Collaborations colleagues to document these forests. Scientists will create x ae 7 as 7 aie The bottom line is, poverty screams louder than our message of a checklist of the species found there in order to aid ae 7 , conservation,” said Armand Randrianasolo, Ph.D., an associate curator at the Garden. In 2006, the Garden joined forces with Granite City, Illinois-based nonprofit The Blessing Basket Project®, who brought conservation planning and global climate change studies. fg is a collaboration with the Royal Botanical Garden in — Ne project will train 28 university students. The work ence eae NGconal Pexbarg their “prosperity wages” model to basket weavers in the small village of adrid and the bolivian Nationa erbarium. ; 7 ‘ ‘ Mahabo, Madagascar. The fruits of their labor, the Blessing Baskets, are available for purchase at the Garden Gate Shop. In an innovative new collaboration between the Garden and Washington University, the Skandalaris Center for Social Entrepreneurship studied this project’s economic impact: “The first year’s production contributed more than 10 percent to the entire economy in Mahabo,” said Ken Harrington, managing director of the Skandalaris Center. “This is more than four times normal economic erowth for Madagascar, which is historic. We are studying the full — impact to see if this success can be replicated.” photo courtesy Roy Gereau Vegetation Mapping “| ad Ne. a? Garden associate curator Roy Gereau (right) with collaborators. The Garden, in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, = f : : and Conservation International, has released the first comprehensive Global Climate Change in Tanzania vegetation atlas of Madagascar. The atlas shows that a mere 18 percent of The Kenya-Tanzania borderlands include such famous the country’s native vegetation remains intact and that a third of its primary tourist destinations as the Maasai Mara National Reserve, vegetation has disappeared since the 1970s. The atlas aids conservation Serengeti National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro. The by identifying which types of primary vegetation are rarest and currently region is home to one of Africa’s greatest concentrations disappearing fastest. The Madagascar Vegetation Mapping Project was of plant and animal life. Human populations have lived funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund. in relative equilibrium here for many millenia; however, global and local climate change now threaten this Climate Change equilibrium. A new grant from the Liz Claiborne/Art ‘The Garden has just been awarded a three-year grant from the John D. Ortenberg Foundation will fund a project by Garden and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation that will enable stakeholders assistant curator Roy Gereau and colleagues to map the biodiversity of the borderlands and assess the threats. The work is a collaboration with African Conservation Centre, the University of York, the University of California San Diego, and several national institutions in to understand and deal with the impacts of climate change on this island’s remarkable biodiversity. The grant will be used to establish a series of monitoring sites, develop a model for conservation in a changing environment, pilot ecological restoration techniques, and disseminate findings to key decision-makers to help guide policy and Kenya and Tanzania. decisions made within the country. Spring 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 3d photo 9000 plants, 19 years, 7 books, 2 curators, I manual New Species by the Numbers in Costa Rica Today, in every country on Earth, species are becoming extinct at an unprecedented rate. The work of Missount Botanical Garden scientists is the plant science base on which conservation stands. Community-based efforts empower local populations to protect the future for us all. = Garden curator Barry Hammel collects plants at Fila Aguabuena. Fifty-four new species were discovered in Costa Rica in 2007, It is known as the jewel of Central America, a tropical paradise of biodiversity, an ecotourism haven. Named the “rich coast” by Christopher Columbus, who was impressed by the inhabitants’ gold ornaments, Costa Rica today 1s stable, democratic, and as part of the land bridge between continents, rich in wildlife. The country covers only 0.03 percent of the earth’s surface, but contains approxunately six percent of the world’s biodiversity. National parks, forest reserves, and Indian reservations cover almost 27 percent of the country. Even with such an exemplary system, Costa Rica has suttered in recent years from deforestation, largely the result of land clearing for cattle ranching and agriculture, and as in many tropical countries, the flora of Costa Rica is still poorly known. Since 1989, the Garden has been engaged in a race against habitat destruction to record the plants of the country. In collaboration with the Museo Nacional and the Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad, and with support from the National Science Foundation, Garden Curators Michael Grayum and Barry Hammel have been hard at work on a manual of Costa Rican plants—Manual de Plantas de Costa Rica. When complete, the Manual will encompass seven volumes and describe all known species of flowering plants in Costa Rica. The fourth volume, published in 2007, included some 1,396 species! To produce the Manual, a network of researchers across Costa Rica 1s Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin — Spring 2008 busy collecting plant specimens from poorly known areas and computerizin ) 5 ) es 5 plant collection records. Garden, Costa Rican, and other specialists from around the world are collaborating to produce the written volumes. In 2007, Garden scientists in Costa Rica recorded the discovery of 54 new species—and this impressive number 1s about average for each of the last 15 years of intensive work in Costa Rica. Twenty-two of this year’s discoveries were new only to the country. For example, species such as Topobea arboricola were previously known from Achimenes misera nearby Panama and thus it was not surprising to find them in Costa Rica. Others, such as the tiny Achimenes misera, are disjunct; that 1s, they were previously known only from faraway areas, and scientists must create hypotheses to explain this mystery of distribution. Fully 32 discoveries made in 2007 have never been documented anywhere before and are completely new to science, such as a Ruellia so different from any other Ruellia species known in Costa Rica that scientists in the field suspected it was new even before specialists reviewed it. VVhat does it mean to tind a new species? Sometimes a new species is essentially discovered by the botanist who collected it; 1.e., he or she already has enough knowledge to know that it is a new species, right there in the field. Many times, however, the discovery comes long after the field trip. Sometimes a scientist sitting in the office, studying herbarium specimens collected years ago by someone else, may suddenly realize, “Wait! This doesn’t match anything else!” It is still a thrill. Specialists are consulted; reasons for a new classification are proposed and debated. It is important to remember that all descriptions of new species are hypotheses: someone later may find evidence that suggests they are actually members of a previously described species. Why it matters The common names of plants are notoriously suspect, and many plants look alike. Without a scientific identification, how can we be sure that the plant collected for its anti-nausea effect hoto courtesy Barry Hammel p isn’t confused with another plant The Costa Rica team on curator Mike Grayum’s most recent National Geographic that it resembles, but one that has no health properties at all? expedition explores the Volcan Cacao. Every single plant discovered in Costa Rica each year, from the tiniest orchid to the largest tree, adds significantly to the biodiversity of the country and is full of the same potential to fill gaps in our knowledge about the history of the earth and the biology of its organisms. Your Garden membership helps fund these critical science and conservation programs around the world. @ Spring 2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Fast Facts: Costa Rica Location: Central America between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and between Nicaragua and Panama Geographic Area: 51,100 sq. km. (slightly smaller than West Virginia) Capital: San José Population: 4.13 million People: 94% white (including mestizo), 3% black, 1% Amerindian, 1% Chinese, 1% other Languages: Spanish (official), English Money: Colones [1 USD = 495.96 CRC] Politics: Colonized in 1563, Costa Rica declared independence from Spain in 1821. Oscar Arias Sanchez was elected president in May 2006. Exports: bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar; seafood; electronic components, medical equipment Butterfly House Conservation While the Garden’s scientists are working to discover and share knowledge about plant life in Costa Rica, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is working to conserve Costa Rucan rain forests as well. Funds used to purchase pupae in the last two years have saved nearly 20 acres as part of El Bosque Nuevo (“The New Forest’), a butterfly farm reforestation effort. The Butterfly House purchases thousands of tropical butterfly pupae each year from farms in Malaysia, Thailand, Surinam, Ecuador, and Costa Rica. Revenue generated by these butterfly farms gives vendors an economic incentive to avoid harmful slash-and-burn agriculture and cattle ranching, but only in Costa Rica has one butterfly farm taken the next step— actual conservation of the land. V for Delicious! Grow Your Own Veggies for Fun and Health Some of the steps we take, learning 7 to live green, nught sound familiar to ve World War I] generation knew only too well, living — our grandparents. As t ereen is about avoiding waste. Don’t pitch that frayed dishtowel—save it for a quilt. Recycle your cans—the metal has value. Leave your grass clippings on the yard—it’s tree ferulizer. Walk, don’t drive—gas costs money, and you'll be healthier for the exercise. This philosophy of “waste not, — want not” is also about simple pleasures, such as the joy of growing your own food. Victory gardens were grown during the World Wars to reduce pressure on the public food supply. They were also a morale- booster. Gardeners felt empowered by their contribution of labor, and they enjoyed fresh produce during a time of shortage. With the rise of the slow food, organic, and locally grown movements, excellent quality produce is more available than ever before—yust a farmers’ market or a grocer away. But why not live green by erowing your own? The physical labor of gardening contributes to your health and, as best-selling author Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma) writes in his new book In Defense of Food, “The food you grow yourself is fresher than any you can buy.” No space? No problem. Vegetables grow well in containers, and vertical gardening with vining varieties 1s a must for maximum home yields. Worried about aesthetics? While the American kitchen garden has typically been a bare rectangle of soil stuck out on the edge of the yard, new thinking (actually old thinking) recalls medieval monastic gardens, which served as vegetable gardens and as locations for meditation and prayer. In Designing the New Kitchen Garden, author Jennifer Bartley proposes a return to the potager (pronounced poh- tah-Z HAY). In French, potage means a vegetable soup. The potager 1s thus a vegetable garden, but it 1s ornamental, year-round, and includes vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a structured geometry. Her book contains several designs. Other references are available in the Kemper Center for Home Gardening library. Bartley writes: “The potager...should be as elegant as the specialty food that 1s grown there.” This brings us to plant selection. Most vegetables are easily grown from seed. Heirloom vegetables are varieties grown during earlier periods in human history and not in modern, large-scale agriculture. They often have superior flavor and YOUR VICTORY GARDEN an_gver! counts. th World War Il Victory Garden poster. nutritional value, not to mention historical interest. Also, it’s good for biodiversity to grow more varieties of plants. One of the first companies to popularize heirloom varieties was the Seed Savers Exchange, a nonprofit founded in 1975 (www.seedsavers.org). We are also lucky to have one of the largest purveyors in Missourt: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (www.rareseeds.com). The Garden Gate Shop also carries several varieties of seeds, including heirlooms. Vegetable gardening is a full-circle activity. Before you know it, you'll be composting your eggshells, coffee grounds, and yard waste to improve your soil. Waste not, want not! Visit www.gardeninghelp. org and download the Kemper Center for Home Gardening’s fact sheet on “Growing Vegetables at Home,” and you'll be on your way! S Missouri Botanical Retro lawn furniture looks great in the garden! Fun colors won't fade. Sturdy stainless steel with a vivid UV-r yours delivered at no additional charge! sistant powder coat finish. Order (314) 577-5137 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Members 10% off every day, 20% off on members: days. Garden Bulletin Spring 2008 photo courtesy MBG Archives (1800-1889) First opened to the public in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the nation. The year 2009 will mark the Garden’s 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial (from the Latin sesqui, one and a half, and centum, hundred). Throughout 2008, we will explore interesting aspects of the Garden’s history. Henry Shaw carved this curio box in wood from his boyhood church. Henry Shaw, the Man (Part 1) by Andrew Colligan, archivist Henry Shaw offered the city of St. Louis and the world something to remember him by when he established the Missouri Botanical Garden and created Tower Grove Park. Other than his detailed business papers, however, Shaw left little personal material for biographers to consider in analyzing his life. Perhaps, as his biographer Thomas Dimmock wrote, he was “anxious only that his works should live and speak for him when he had gone.” Nonetheless, we do know the outlines of Shaw’s life. Born in Sheffield, England on July 24, 1800, Henry Shaw was the oldest of four siblings. He was educated at the Mill Hill School ten miles outside London, known for producing learned English gentlemen, and returned to Sheffield to work in his father’s business. Sheffield was the center of the English cutlery industry, and the Shaws manufactured ironware. In 1818, young Henry traveled to the New World on his father’s affairs—to Canada and New York City. Finally, in New Orleans, he decided to strike out on his own in a new location. Shaw made the slow journey up-river on the riverboat Maid of Orleans. On May 4, 1819, he arrived at the small French trading port of St. Louis, the jumping-off point for westward-bound settlers. Shaw established a business selling cutlery and general goods to those passing through on their way to the frontier. A fellow merchant at the time, Frederick L. Billon, described Shaw’s humble beginnings: “With little means he began business on the second floor of a building which he found for rent, and for a time, lived, cooked, and sold his goods in this one room. I have sat with him many a time, playing chess during the long evenings.” Over the course of the next twenty years, Shaw’s frugality and business acumen reaped great dividends. Shaw reviewed his balance sheets for the year 1839 and, to his great surprise, he had realized a net profit for the year of $25,000, bringing his total holdings to a quarter-million dollars. Shaw could not believe the sum to be correct but after pouring over his figures he came to accept the fact, later declaring “this was more money than any man in my circumstances ought to make in a single year.” Shaw sold his entire stock of merchandise and closed shop as soon as possible. In 1840, at the age of forty years old, Henry Shaw was retired from retail trade, in good health, and with the considerable sum of $250,000 at his disposal. Next issue: how an English cutlery merchant came to create one of the world’s premier botanical gardens. Spring 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin yy \ w oO ‘Ls 4 photo by Erin Whitson MAKING A DIFFERENCE New Board Members As stipulated in the 1889 Will of Henry Shaw, the governing authority of the Missouri Botanical Garden is the Board of Trustees. Trustees of the Garden bring proven records as community leaders in science, business, marketing, education, public service, and as community volunteers. Each Trustee has unique skills to add to the collective wisdom and knowledge to guide the Garden. In January, the Garden welcomed six new members to the Board of Trustees. Mary Randolph Ballinger A real estate agent with Janet McAfee, Inc., Mary Randolph Ballinger is also an avid gardener and was co-founder of the Garden’s community-wide garden tour. She has served on the Garden’s Members’ Board, and currently serves on the boards of the Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Art Museum, and the AKC Museum of the Dog. Her husband, Dr. Walter Ballinger, 1s former chair of the Washington University School of Medicine’s Surgery Department. W. Stephen Maritz Chairman of the Board and CEO of Maritz Inc., Steve Maritz represents the fourth generation of his family to lead t ranks from account executive to eventual head of sales and i —— re Company, now 1n its 110th year. He rose through the marketing before becoming president in 1997 and CEO in 1998. Maritz serves on the boards of the John M. Olin School of Business, the Variety Club, Laclede Gas, and the Greater St. Louis Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Cynthia S. Peters A graduate of Briarcliffe College, Cynthia Peters is the daughter of Ella and John Shoenberg, and niece of Sydney Shoenberg. An active community volunteer, Peters recently became a member of the Explorers Club. She has served on the boards of many institutions, among them, the Alzheimer’s Association, COCA, the Art Museum, the Science Center, and the Historical Society. Along with her husband, Sandy, she played a vital role in bringing the works of Dale Chihuly to the Garden in 2006. Laura H. Reeves As Senior Director of Corporate Giving and Vice Chairman of Charitable Contributions, Laura Reeves directs Anheuser-Busch’s charitable contributions program. A graduate of the St. Louis University School of Law, Reeves 1s also responsible for ensuring compliance with SEC rules and regulations, corporate laws, corporate governance and stock option matters. Reeves serves on the boards of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Villa Duchesne/Oak Hill School, and the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Benjamin Hulsey and Richard T. Sullivan join the board of trustees as ex officio members. Sullivan, chairman of McBride & Son Homes, is current president of the St. Louis Board of Education. Hulsey, a partner in Thompson Coburn, ts a specialist 1 transactions and corporate governance and compliance. 1 6 Missoun’ Botanical Garden Bulletin Spring 2008 In January, the Garden held its annual meeting for the installation of new members and officers to the Members’ Board. Top, from left: 2008 Members’ Board Officers Carol Squires (President), Janet Lange (First Vice President), Beth Sankey (Second Vice President), Angie Eckert (General Secretary), Kathleen Dudley (Members’ Event Secretary), and Ted Atwood (Treasurer). Above, from left: 2008 New Members’ Board members with president Carol Squires, Parker McMillan, Laure Hullverson, and Ellen Martin. Not pictured: Jacquelin Naunheim. Members’ Board Past Presidents The Members’ Board assists the Garden in its mission by organizing and unplementing activities that encourage membership support, expand awareness, and increase the Garden’s financial support. Last fall, the Members’ Board recognized the accomplishments of the — fourteen living past presidents, acknowledging the tremendous work and leadership of this dedicated group of volunteers. From left: Ellen Jones, Sue Oertli, Nora Stern, Ellen Dubinsky, Ann Bowen, Marsha Rusnack, Liz Teasdale, Mary Longrais, Nancy Sauerhoff, Isabelle Morris, Susie Schulte, Jane Tschudy, and Sue Rapp. Not pictured: Mary Ella Alfring. Make a Rainbow Bouquet Mother's Day is almost here. Why not make a one-of-a-kind rainbow bouquet for Mom? YOU'LL NEED: 12 white carnations oe water 1. Place about an inch of water in each of the six glasses. 2. For the red, yellow, blue, and green, put about 20 drops of color into the water, one color per glass. 3. For purple, blend together 10 drops each of red and blue into one glass. For orange, blend together 10 drops each of red and yellow into the last glass. 4. Cut a half-inch off the end of the stems. Place two flowers, stems down, in each of the six glasses. 5. Watch: the petals begin to change color in just a few hours! The change from white to a color will be complete in about one day. six glasses, one for each color food coloring (red, yellow, blue, and green) A rainbow bouquet WHY THIS WORKS: There are small holes on leaves and petals which are too small to see, like pores, called stomates. evaporates out of the stomates, we call it transpiration (sort of like perspiration!). Just like humans, plants need water to stay healthy. When water evaporates, the plant needs to When water of carnations for Mother’s Day. replace it. Plants in soil use their roots to suck water from the earth. The water goes up the stem to the leaves where the process starts all over again. We can see this process in the cut flowers—they took in the colored water directly through their stems and spread it to the petals, turning the flowers into a rainbow of hues! CROSSWORD ACROSS 3. a prism of colors . small holes on leaves and petals 6. female parent on ~— . carnation .a bunch of flowers oe) DOWN 1. Dianthus caryophyllus 2. when water evaporates out of stomates as . a gradation of a color 3 Spring 2008 eed "gS sHyaUeIp */ LOYIOUT “G SoylUoys “C nee + MOQUILI *¢ uoneiidsuen + Cc UONPRUIRS “| ISTOMSUY Whoa! Did You Know? @ The scientific name for carnations is Dianthus caryophullus. Say it three times fast! #@ Humans have grown carnations for over 2,000 years. ®@ The ancient Romans called carnations “Jove’s Flower” j honor of their highest god. @ Carnations have been a symbol of Mother's Day since the holiday began in the US. in 1908. Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 17 noto by Heather Osborn fou — ‘a me ; _/ | nly ATUL! AH} jh ; RNG) -aOWEN tink a ie ed ENZS GA \ bee | | by Deborah Chollet Frank, Vice President, Education and Interpretation “Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning,” wrote educator and author William A. Ward. What plants grow in Missouri? What plants become the food we eat? Why don’t plants grow in a cave? Curiosity propels a child to be inquisitive, explore, and discover all vital to educating for sustainability. The 1987 U.N. World Commission on Environment and Development defined sustainability as: “Working to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” As our world has continued to mechanize and industrialize, many are less connected to the natural world, leading to a lack of care and concern for our environment. Recently, however, there has been a rallying cry throughout society for a mid-course correction. Many are now striving to align their work and lifestyles in a more sustainable direction. and certainly, too, in school. Everyone wants to grow green! Sustainability starts at home Groves, recently spoke at a meeting of the St. Louis Reggio Collaborative on effective sustainability education. Cadwell stated, “Education for sustainability. ..fosters in | people, animals, plants, and the earth.” Yr. Louise Cadwell, Curriculum Coordinator of the College School in Webster children an empathy for and understanding of al Developing this empathy and understanding these relationships are key building blocks in fostering the will to change behaviors, and to advocate for others to do so, to sustain our natural world—including humankind. Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Spring 2008 Children who learn about these connections to people, animals, plants, and the Members Do More earth also learn about history. The historical context of factors which contributed © New in 2008, all members’ children to our current situation provides the backdrop for children as they learn to create receive free admission to the Children’s sustainable strategies. How did people grow food in the 1800s? Why? How do Garden every Tuesday. Family-level We grow it now? Is that sustainable? Why or why not? Children learn from the members and above receive free past and begin to see that the choices they make can have a lasting impact— admission every day. Upgrade and beneficial or harmful. save! Call (314) 577-5118 or visit www.mobot.or g Grand Re-Opening of the Children’s Garden The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden opens for its third season on April 1, with a grand opening on Saturday, April 5 (see page 26). In the Children’s Garden, you can experience key concepts of sustainability education in a | fun, family-friendly setting. Learn how the natural environment influenced Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea and early settlers like Daniel Boone. Explore local ecosystems such as rivers, caves, and prairies—and you'll discover their importance to our local economy and the development of cities in the Midwest. Visit the new edible garden and you'll learn where some of your Exploring Trees Inside and Out a os ep Fg oT ¥ y y A a . food comes from and how to grow your own. May 24 through September 1, Brookings 3 oe, Bees ss : ; : Interpretive Center Inspiring curiosity is our focus in the Children’s Garden. The goal is to light une ; ; . a ; 5, . Don’t miss this summer’s new interactive that wick for the “candle of learning.” Garden educators will be on hand ee eee a C experience created by the Arbor Day throughout the Children’s Garden to engage children in simple, meaningful Foundation. Learn about our tall woody observations and investigations of our natural world. Children will be invited friends, the trees, while having fun. to unearth fossils in the cave, track bees in the pollination garden, examine Explore the inside of an oversized leaf, crawl through the hollow of a giant log, pond water up close, and study plants in our new edible garden—every visit and more! Presented by Doubletree Hotels. can be a new learning adventure! Great Green Adventures will also return this year. These drop-in family SRD Wetnge programs held on a regular basis (see sidebar) provide organized activities for children and their grown-up companions to discover together the extraordinary es Schmic | and entertaining world of plants and animals in our local environment. by Char Learning alongside an adult mentor photo increases the probability that links will It’s a Great Green Adventure! be made between knowledge gained April through October, Children’s Garden during a discovery activity and life beyond the walls of the Children’s Garden. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, Comprehending and integrating those connections are essential building blocks Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. in sustainability education. Travel each week on a Great Green _ Adventure. Bring your kids and grandkids From our robust science and conservation programs throughout the world to these fun, educational programs in to our EarthWays Center promoting green practices within our homes and the Children’s Garden (included with 5 age thildren’s Garden admission). Each businesses, the Missouri Botanical Garden is making great contributions toward ne = ) boa de eee ’ - ; ; month has a different theme, and each educating for sustainability. Engaging our youngest visitors in the connections io a2 ; dl allele ° : week has a different activity. among plants, people, and the planet is another key step on our path to a sustainable future. © April — Show-Me Green Missouri May — Kids in Bloom June — Trees Inside and Out Spring 2008 — Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Lo 4 EARTH Ways 3617 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108 phone (314) 577-0220 * www.earthwayscenter.org Young Green Builders Camp EarthWays: Young Green Builders Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. What would your child imagine if they envisioned a fantasy green home? During this week-long experience, campers will explore sustainable home design from the inside out and visit sustainable homes and urban farms, navigating public transportation. Campers will present their own home designs at an open house event. For children entering grades 5-8. Fee: $175 ($150 Garden members). Call (314) 577-0200. 20 arth Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 4 = We ° Earth Ways Center classes and events offer information on a variety of environmental topics. Here: making recycled paper. To Green, or Not Too Green by Jean Ponzi, EarthWays Program Manager As consumer interest in sustainability grows, “oreen” product promises are sprouting up too, but buyer, beware! “Greenwashing” 1s a buzzword for unsubstantiated, misleading, or patently false marketing claims. Like 5] 9 “brainwashing” or “whitewashing,” this timely term alerts us to the need to read labels, ask probing questions, seek references, and understand the thinking behind genuine sustainability, compared to “hogwash.” The savvy consumer starts by looking for the logo of established certification systems, which can only be displayed on products that meet clearly defined standards. Examples include: ar ENERGY STAR — The U.S. EPA’s energy efficiency rating system evaluates energy-consuming products from light bulbs to appliances, insulation, heating and cooling systems. FSC — The Forest Stewardship Council’s guide to sustainably produced E 4 nS FSC forest products applies to building materials and paper products. Green Seal and Greenguard — These independent labs test for toxic substances in building improvement and maintenance products such as paints, stains, adhesives, cleaning products, carpeting, and fabrics. Fair Trade — This evaluation combines social justice with environmental protection, signifying that product producers work for fair wages in safe and healthy working conditions, USDA Organic — This federal-level certification documents food products grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. However, even logo-certified items might not be the most sustainable choice in every situation. For example, locally grown produce would be even better than organic vegetables trucked across the country. It’s important to trust your instincts when evaluating product claims. The EarthWays Center staff can help you research specific interests and provide guidance to help avoid “greenwashing” claims. Visit us on Public Tour Days see calendar) or e-mail hope breidenbach@mobot.org Spring 2008 a Green o by Sara ge NATURE RESERVE Hwy. 100 & 44 (exit 253), Gray Summit, MO 63039 phone: (636) 451-3512 * www.shawnature.org Native Plant School Sign up now for one or several of these mostly outdoor learning sessions in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden. Classes cover many aspects of native plant gardening and landscaping for residential, municipal, and commercial properties. All classes take place on Thursdays, | to 4 p.m. Fee: $12 ($8 for Garden members). Call (636) 451-3512 to reserve your spot. April 10 Shade Gardening photo by Kevin Wolf u Sau eee Cc . Ms. Mary W. Lamy sia fn ai Henry W. jreuueline SA: Mullieme Mrs. Audrey W. Otto Stella Sung and her Mercer Family Mrs. Joy I ubinsky . Walsh and Davidson Mrs. Angela Chuchola Dr. and Mrs. Antonio I. Longrais Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Meyers Mrs. Jack D. Minner ddi t 7 ae Dr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Lonsway, Jr ie sheer FT Coeehaed wedding guests Ms. Susan P. Fi . Kathleen Dudley Be TEODERE Dds sa RCHALC Mrs. Kelly Walsh and Me. Jes Mrs. Cecile K. Lowenhaupt Mrs. “vere Rusnack Mrs. Adele O'Neil Mr. Brett Davidson Yossi si Sara haat Mr. and Mrs, Charles A. Lowenhaupt . Mr. Michael Green M d Dovl ‘hi Lowenhaupt & Chasnoff Dr. and Mrs. G. David r. and Mrs. Doyle Wilhite Mr. Don Core Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Martin y Forney, Jr. Sue Madden and Irene Lott LLS In-Home Service Friends Mr. Henry J. Mohrman, Jr. Mrs. Anne McDonnell Spring 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 23 Mr. and Mrs. James R. Moog Mr. and Mrs, Francis M. Oates Mrs. Eugene Pettus, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Purcell, Jr. Mr. Nicholas Salter Mr. and Mrs. James Schibig Mrs. eda t L. acholae echt Ms. E n Mrs. Norma A. Timm . Caroline G. Gahoae Mrs. Jeanne E. Haack Mrs. ie Barnhart Shirley G. Durfee Mrs. Barbara Huning Missouri Botanical Garden Docents Mrs pi Cc, Hamilto Mrs. Helen es Mrs. Barbara Hankins Mrs. Betty J. Argust Mr. and Mrs. Donald RK. Hemmer Mrs. Ruby Ha Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Becklean, Jr. Mrs. Helen Harvey Dr. and Mrs. SN. rai Mrs. Willia Heid brink's pee Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Smith Mrs. Phyllis L. Hellyar Ms. Patricia A. Campbell Glendale Gardners Condo Association Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Mr. en Joseph Helms Ms. ses L. Sakaguchi . Davi icks Mrs. Daal Hicks Mr. anc Dr. Norio Higano Mr. H. James Hoeterlin Mrs. Wilma Hockett Ms. Marcia Amm Mr. Joseph G. Hoffmann Mrs. Mary E. Hoffmann r. Harry W. Homeie Mr. and Mrs. J. Hugh Rogers Mrs. Clarisse C. Hopkins Ms. Betty C. Mathias Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell R. Stumpf Ms. Jill A. Young . Helen Gray Ice Mrs. Antoinette C. Brethan Mrs. Seymour Brown M.S. Courtney Ms. Kathleen M. Desloge . Paylor S. Desloge . Anne H. Dishman rand Mrs. Edward K. Du Vivier Dr. and Mrs. Maurice J. Lonsway, Jr. Mrs. Margaret Johnson r. Ehzabeth F. Grodsky Francisca V. Johnston National Personnel Record Center Edwin J. Kadlec, Sr. dr. and Mrs. Williani G. Juergens r. Ray Kaercher Mr. and Mrs. Roy M. Quick, Jr. oy Kasten st. Anthony’s Medical Ms. Thelma D. Kinzel Ms. Nancy S. Swoboda r. Donald E. Klingler _and Mrs. Ralph F. Korte ay Kourik r. and Mrs. James W. Shucart Mrs. Alice Carow Kratzman Ms. Teresa A. Donnelly Roger Warren Krueger, Ph.D. rand Mrs. Bruce S. Dole Masako Kunimoto’s mother Ms. Phyllis A. Gillis Mrs. Bliss Mortit Lewis Mr. and Mrs. M. Erwin Bry, Jr. Mrs. Jane 1D. Bryan r. and Mrs. Wilham H.T. Bush tr. and Mrs. Robert R. Mrs. Marjorie Dozier Mrs. J. Curtis Engler Garden Club of St. Louis ro and Mrs. Paul H. Hattield Mr. and Mrs. F. Lee Hawes Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Hermann, Jr. _and Mrs, J. Joseph Horan, Sr. Mrs. Sheila M. Humphreys and Mrs. Warren B. Lammert, Jr. . Thomas Mrs. Ae O. McC eae Mr. and Mrs. Lansden McCandless, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. eh C. McPheeters ryl McQuinn rill Mr. and Mrs. ne C. Kogers Warren and pms Shapleigh . Daniel E. Singer Mrs. igi U recess Mr. eae Kurt Lohr Ms. Nancy Keet Mr. Paul Londe Mrs. Shirley Londe ohn M. Longmire canes Fund of the Greater Sant Louis Community Foundation Mrs. Ann omis Mr. and Mr. William B. Eiseman, Jr. Dr. Irvin H. Mattick Mrs. John Brethour Mrs. Bernice J. Mazur Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones ma McGuire Mrs. Judith A. Grabbe Mr. and Mrs. James E. McIntosh Ms. Mary Kim Martin Louise Robinson (Lucy) McReynolds Appraisal Institute Greater St. Louis Chapter ae Nancy eee a . Nelson W. McV . Jacqueline M. Moyer r. and Mrs. sari T. Dutty Ko Dr. and Mrs. Mantred Thurmann Mr. William ‘‘Cap” Mullens Mr. and Mrs. ct A. Palans Mrs. Marie E. Myers Anna, ae Barb, and Art Mrs. Eva Neal Mr. and Mrs. Ron Keuther Ms. Ho e S. Nemnich Mr. and Mrs. C are B. Fruit Ms. Doris A. E. Neralich Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kreitinan Ms. Gloria M. O’Connor Ms. Susan M. Walton Members’ Signature Bronze Bricks Entry Court Bricks from November 2007—January 2008. Audrey D. Allen Horace S. Allen Mr. Dennis J. Allen David and Kathleen Broughto Mr, and Mrs. aa. Broughton Carol and Frank Flotken rand Mrs. Bryan Babitz Mr. and Mrs. John Flotken Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flotken Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Flotken < 24 Missouri Botanical George and Genevieve O’ Toole Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Bowen, Jr. Jean Peine Mr. and Mrs. Eric .. Weidmann Mr. Howard Joseph Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Kauh Mr. Edwin Pfaff Mr. and Mrs. Roger H. Volk Mrs. Esther Jean Phillips Mrs. Ray M. Allen Grandfather of David Phillips Dr. and Mrs. Fredric M. Simowitz Mrs. Estelle ieee Rubin Mrs. rie G. Kerckhe Mr. An gelo Ruggeri Mrs. Mary E. Hoffmann Mrs. Barbara Scharnhorst Mr. and Mrs. David E. Morgan Mr. Kermit Schlamb Old Bonhomme Elementary Mr. Howard Nathanson and Ms. Sarah Anne Patz Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Smith Ms. Henrietta Schneider Mr. and Mrs, John J. Donnelly Roy and Janita Schoening Mr. and Mrs. Wilham Schoening Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stern Mr. Gary G. Scott Mr. Rack “ . Alber epp Mr. aie Mrs. eon S. Badgley Mrs. Sara Bernosky Mr. and Mrs. Gene H. Clauson | rs. Mr. John A. Vasse Mr. Don F. Seyferth Mr. and Mrs. Leo P. Cremins, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gaddy Dr. John S. Skinner Mr. Howard J. Wilkinson, Jr. any special occasion, as well as final memorials. For additional (314) 577-0874 or visit www.mobot.org. Jack and Jackie Mitchell d Mrs. John P. Mitchell Jack Jennings, Photographer ine M. Corbett Mrs. Eleanor K. Jennings rs. Dick James s. Wilham P. Jennings rs. Garry E. Moeller Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C Sadler Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Sadler ancy E. Wai Ar. Robert RK. Waites Garden Bulletin Engraved Clay Bricks seas and Jan Am Ar. and Mrs. Michael A. Amann Mr. and Mrs. Christian A. Miller Mary B. Elbert Mr, and Mrs, Charles S. Elbert Mr. and Mrs. Randy J. Tankersley an aes Parker Family Chris, Stewa avid, Brian Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Parker Russ and Pat Ohmer Family N Mrs. Patricia Ohmer Spring 2008 Rich Griffith and - . Ms. Julie Griffith Dawa and Jackie Gunn Dr. Ralph Olhges Zachary Pazur and rdus n Frederick Westermayer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Westermayer Michael M. Miklas Mrs. Lucille K. Miklas Dr. Margaret W. Skinner Chris Bertrand Ms. Barbara A. Bohne Mr. Michael A. Esch Mrs. Estalee Smith Ms. Carol A. Gruen Dorothy Solovic Mr. and Mrs. George J. Solovic Mr. C,. C. Johnson Spink Deborah Taylor Sweeney Mrs. Helene er Mr. and Mrs, Har Helmkampt Joan Stal ian ( sna H. Ann E. Taenaka Ms. Sandra L. Rutter Mrs. Janet Susuki Mrs. Joan L. Timmerman Mr. Mare Adams Carlson co-workers Mr. Jody Timmerman rs. Mildred M. Vietmeier Mrs. Betty A. Melby Mr. Raymond W. Vodicka Rutherford Family Marianne, Steven, Mark, Karen, and Jim Mrs. Catharine H. von Brecht Ms. Lois Vander Waerdt Mr. George Wallace Ms. Mary E. Long Mr. Charles R. Ward Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Korte Mr. John C. Warden Ms. Wendy Williams Mrs. Betty Wheatley Ms. Suzanne Bosch St. Lours Star Quilt Guild R. Wollenberg oe rs. Mitsuyo Yagi Mr. and Mrs. Harold 1. Mosinger Mrs. Dorothy Zubek Dr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Anglim Engraved clay bricks and signature bronze bricks are a wonderful way to commemorate information regarding the Garden’s brick program, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at Margaret M. Roman Dr. Christarne Roman Margo Skinner Ms. Barbara A. Bohne Linda Clark and Vicki Staples Ms. Vicki L. Staples Jean M. Yemm and > — _ Mr. Thomas Yemm Butterfly House Tributes & Pavers To learn more about these opportunities, ca —_— — (314) 577-0291 or www.butterflyhouse.org. Tributes and Pavers dedicated at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in November 2007 through January 2008. Tributes In Honor of Mrs. Maxine P. Bromberg Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Patterson and Mrs. Joseph F. Shaughnessy Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Sher In Memory of Mrs. Mildred Krebeck Mr. Kent W. Krebeck Carson Lee Mann Mr. Phil Galante Elizabeth Clare Meuret r. Steve Arendt Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Cossins Mrs. Gretchen L. Floresca Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Glidewell Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Goldenberg Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mach 5 Forum Mrs. Sue Schroeder Mrs. Patricia A. Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Ashmore Ms. Angela S. Ballantyne Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Bourke Mr. and Mrs. William B. Dawson Mr. and Mrs. Dean Denardi Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Dickerson Mr. Mark E. Digman Lissner Pavers Ms. Laura H. su Ms. Stacy M. Fogerty Mr. and Mis Charles T. Forrest Mr. and Mrs. Gary ¢ Mr. and M Mr. ma Mrs. eee ER R. M r. Roger Mr. Mich 2 G. Rehi Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Slenker Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Slimack Mr. and Mrs. David A. Smith Dr. and Mrs. James G. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Jerome G. Ullman Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Vierling Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Wachter Mr. and Mrs. Randy D. Wede Dr. and Mrs. Ken Yamaguchi Amber Lynn Andell Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Adams Annaliese G. Thomas E. Bri riggs Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stanberry Helen Fahey 7 aad Ms. aca M. O’M Grandma June Mr. Michael Gruhala Mr. John Gruhala Joe and Sandra Hoffmann Famil Drs. Joseph and Sandra Hoffmann Ms. Haley Clausen Dr. Daniel E. and Muriel H. Nathan Dr. Jaime M. Dodd C and G Nill Mrs, Denise Kniepman Fahey O° ey Ms. ae M, O*’Malley Emma Powers Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Roberts Len and Carole Ritter Family Mr. and Mrs. Len Ritter Dennis Silverstein Mr, and Mrs. Douglas Adams ie Stein Mr. Thomas G. Hartmann photo by Kevin Wolf —d “4 — mary es ond =e Te war | Employee Spotlght: Darman Williams In 2008, Darman Williams, outdoor horticulturist II, celebrates 30 years at the Garden. When asked how the Garden has changed in three decades, he quips, “We used to shovel snow by hand. Today we have plows, blowers, and bobcats with brushes.” Williams oversees the Hosta Garden, the Scented Garden, and the supremely right-angled hedges along the Linnean House. His secret to achieving such a fine effect? “Time and patience.” He enjoys planning the beds outside Spink Pavilion along Tower Grove Avenue, which are seen by so many people. This year’s display promises a color scheme of rich burgundy and smoky gray. At home in the Carondelet/Holly Hills neighborhood where he lives with his wife, Williams maintains two perennial borders with something “always in bloom.” He has two children and one grandson. What kept him at the Garden all these years? “Seeing the seasons change, the beauty of the Gardet ever get bored!” Create a lecacy By leaving a bequest to the Garden, you create a legacy that will benefit others for generations to come. If you have already included the Garden in your estate plans, we hope that you will share this information with us. We would like to express our gratitude and welcome you into the Heritage Society. Of course, your wishes for anonymity are respected. Please call (314) 577-9495 for further information, or visit our website at www.mobot.org. Click on Donate, then Planned Giving. Membership...a Great Gift Looking for a special gift this year? Surprise Mom or Dad with a Gift Membership to the Garden. If you purchase a gift membership for Mother’s Day through May 11, or for Father’s Day through June 15, you'll receive an extra gift: your choice of two Wehrenberg movie passes or a Waterway Gas and Wash “Whole Thing” gift certificate while supplies last. No matter which extra gift you choose, all gift memberships will be entered into a drawing for a Waterway “Clean Car Club” membership, which provides unlimited carwashes all year long and discounts on gasoline. Show Mom and Dad how much they mean to you by giving them the gift of the Garden. Offer applies to on-site membership sales only, while supplies last. Stop by => ~= 1e Membership Services Desk in Ridgway Center to purchase your gift membership. For more details, please call (314) 577-5118. Spring 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin pA Heather Osborn to by ph and Niki! Sunday, April 27 to Thursday, October 31 © The passionate pop art of Niki opens April 27. Already, “Le Poéte et sa muse” graces the facade of the Ridgway Visitor Center. The remaining 39 colorful mosaic sculptures will be installed this month. This is the first Niki de Saint Phalle exhibition in St. Louis. Children are encouraged to touch, sit on, and climb many of the works. Before you visit, download the free audio tour to your mp3 player at www.mobot.org. Exhibit sponsored by: Anheuser-Busch Companies, Jinny and Larry Browning, Macy’s, Monsanto, Sachs Properties, and anonymous (a dedicated volunteer). Niki Nights | Thursdays, May through September, 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy cool evenings, colorful sculptures, and family fun with casual outdoor dining and special treats for children and adults. The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden is included FREE with admission until dusk. Admission: adults $7, Garden members $5, and children (12 and under) $3. Members’ Day: Niki Presentation and Book Signing & Sunday, April 27, 3 p.m., Shoenberg Theater Garden members will have an opportunity to get an in-depth look at the work of artist Niki de Saint Phalle during this special presentation on opening day. Book signing by Niki’s daughter Laura Gabriela follows. Volunteers are still sought to serve as Niki hosts every day of the week. For details, call (314) 577-5187 or e-mail jackie.juras@mobot.org. photo by Heather Osborn Visit www.mobot.org for Blaze a Trail to the Children’s Garden © Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for the Children’s Garden season Opener as we pretend to blaze a trail like Daniel Boone on a Missouri adventure. Grab your map at the Ridgway Center and hit the trail. Make a craft and collect frontier supplies. Enjoy some tasty pioneer treats and visit the General Store to trade with the merchant for a fun surprise. Arbor Day Friday, April 4, Center for Home Gardening To celebrate Missouri Arbor Day, the Garden will give away 300 saplings, one per person, while supplies last. Species this year include: Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii), Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), and Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica). Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. From the Garden, Live Sundays, April 6-27, noon, Shoenberg Theater Classic 99’s free concert series. Tickets required, www.classic99.com/pgarden.htm the latest information. Members: Explore Mexico & Tuesday, April 8, 11 a.m., Shoenberg Theater Join Garden curator Dr. George Yatskievych as he discusses his discovery of a rare, undescribed genus of parasitic flowering plants in Guerrero, Mexico. Herb Days Wednesday—Saturday, April 16-19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ridgway Center At the St. Louis Herb Society’s sixth annual event, choose from a huge selection of potted fresh herbs as well as edibles, gifts, and more. Society members give demonstrations and guidance on planting, growing, and using herbs. Science Café Thursday, April 17, 6:30 p.m, Spink Pavilion “Climate Change, Tibetan Alpine Plants and People” by Dr. Jan Salick. $20 ($15 for Garden or Science Center members). Reservations: (314) 289-4424. = fun for families FERN ~ : @ = members’ event Earth Day Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Garden grounds Participate in a healthy future for the planet with Earth Share Missouri. 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The event kicks off with the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday with a colorful 70-foot dancing dragon followed by martial artists and lion dancers. Try t’ai chi, taste tea, and learn about our own Chinese garden in this lucky Year of the Rat (shu) in the Chinese zodiac. Admission is $10 for the general public; $3 for Garden members. Download the complete schedule of events from the Garden’s website: www.mobot.org. photo by Leshe Wallace Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. Flower Festival at Christ Church Cathedral Saturday-Sunday, May 3-4, 1210 Locust St. Henry Shaw’s endowed annual sermon on “the wisdom and goodness of God as shown in the growth of flowers, fruits and other products of the vegetable kingdom.” Services at 11 a.m.; street fair. Visit www.christchurchcathedral.us. New Member Orientation @ Saturday, May 3, noon, Shoenberg Theater Learn about events, discounts, classes, and receive free passes. Participants receive Bonus Bloom passes and discounts in Sassafras and the Garden Gate Shop. Bring your friends who are interested in membership too! Garden as Protector of the Planet Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m., Shoenberg Theater The Missouri Botanical Garden is featured in this television show, which is part of the GardenStory series to air on PBS stations. The series depicts the power of gardens to transform lives and strengthen communities. Generously sponsored by Bunge and Robert and Signa Hermann, the episode airs locally on KETC/Channel 9. See it here first, when series creator and host, Rebecca Frischkorn, presents. Annual Greenhouse Plant Sale Thursday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greenhouse complex The Horticulture Department’s annual sale features many interesting and unusual perennials, tropicals, ferns, and woody plants, as well as overruns of annuals grown for Garden grounds. Cash, check or MasterCard/ Visa accepted; no discounts given. All proceeds benefit the Garden. Illinois Appreciation Week Sunday—Saturday, May 25-31 Invite your friends from the Metro East who may not yet be members to experience the joys of the Garden during our seventh annual Illinois Appreciation Week. Illinois residents receive two-for- one admission, a 10 percent discount in the Garden Gate Shop, and 20 percent off new or gift memberships. Garden Party at Eckert’s Thursday, May 22, 5:30 to 8 p.m., 951 S. Green Mount Rd. in Belleville, LL An evening of wine tasting, refreshments, and gardening demonstrations by experts to benefit the Garden’s Illinois outreach. $15 per person ($10 for Garden members). Reserve your place by calling (314) 577-0291. Rose Evening/ Brick Donor Reception @ Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy an evening stroll through the Garden’s fabulous rose gardens during peak bloom. Enjoy music, cash bar, attendance prizes, and everyone takes home a long-stemmed rose as a souvenir (while supplies last). 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Arrive early to enjoy the flowers in bloom and see Niki, the whimsical mosaic sculptures by artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The Children’s Garden 1s free on Whitaker Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Picnicking is allowed on these nights, so concertgoers are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic suppers to enjoy. Food and drink may also be purchased. The festival leads off with Jazz in June—Erin Bode, Two Times True, Le Jazz Hot!, and the Tony Simmons Band. Download the complete schedule of performers from the Garden’s website: www.mobot.org. The festival is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community. Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. Plants of Merit™ Show and Sale Saturday—Sunday, May 31—June 1, Linnean Plaza Plants of Merit will be on display along with other splendid but underutilized varieties. Plants of Merit were created to teach gardeners about exceptional and environmentally friendly plants for the home landscape. Over 50 superior performing plants are chosen each year. Learn more during lectures at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days. Sponsored by Sugar Creek Gardens. St. Louis Garden Tour 2008 Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine Every three years, the Missouri Botanical Garden hosts a garden tour of private homes. See back cover for more information. Members: Botanicals and Cancer Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m., Shoenberg Theater During Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Wendy Applequist, the Garden’s assistant curator of economic botany, presents the important role that plants play in cancer treatment. Following the lecture, tours of the Climatron will introduce some of our tropical plants with recorded medicinal properties. Young Friends’ Wine Tasting Wednesday, June 18, 6 to 8 p.m., Butterfly House Sample the best vintages of Mount Pleasant Winery with other young professionals in the beautiful backdrop of the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. $20 ($15 for Garden members). Visit www.mobot.org/membership or call (314) 577-9432 for reservations. Members’ Musical Evening & Friday, June 20, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Spoehrer Plaza Bring a picnic supper, your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy a night of big band music under the stars. Dance the night away with the swinging sounds of the Gateway City Big Band. Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. A Midsummer Night’s Dance & Sunday, June 22, 6 to 9 p.m., Spoehrer Plaza If you enjoyed the Valentine Dinner Dance, you will love this romantic outdoor evening in the Garden. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing, dinner buffet and cash bar. $70. Visit www.mobot.org/ membership or call (314) 577-9570 for reservations. Members’ Family Picnic BO Friday, July 11, 6 to 9 p.m., Cohen Amphitheater and Children’s Garden Last year’s inaugural Members’ Family Picnic was a huge success, so mark your calendars and bring a picnic supper. Activities include face painting, games, crafts, and more! 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W dllac General information Hours The Garden is open every day except December 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking 1s free. General admission* St. Louis Garden Tour 2008 Sponsors: ihe Jones, Allen Irrigation md Lawn Care, Bayer’s Garden Shop, Adults age 13-64 $8 : 8 4: ‘ain or shine g , § Sunday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine Tim Popes ne Landscapes, The Bug Store, Members and children 12 and under .... free Every three years, the Missourt Botanical Garden Ganima’s Sheild Shade Tree, Inc St. Louis City and County visitors, with proof hosts a garden tour of private homes. This anne et Ses Heih mies ; ia ~ I ces eer Garden Savvy, St. Louts eee Institute, of residency, receive a discount on admission summer, members and their guests are invitec Sugar Creek Gardens, and Zick’s Great and free admittance on Wednesday and to tour nine of the loveliest private gardens in Outdoors Nursery and Landscape Company Saturday mornings until noon (unless special St. Louis. Watch the mail for your invitation. i ceets. anchads aac . a: Friends of the Garden Tour: Mr. and Mrs. event pricing applies). ickets, including bus transportation and box Amie Robbins, Dr. and Mrs. Joe Williamson, *Special events require an additional fee. lunch, are $75. (Buses board between 9:15 and Terry and Roger Beachy, Ann and Steve 9:45 a.m. at the Ridgway Center.) Self-guided Bowen, Ann Case, Linda and Steve Finerty, Phone numbers Sheila and Jim Hoffmeister, Laure and Jim tea onic ee tour tickets are $50. Reservations required. Please Fullveton- Vaile ant os Lampe, Isabelle PS RINS eter eer eh aleN ea ( )5 ony call (314) 577-9570 or visit www.imobot.org. Morris, Sue and Kip Rapp, Nancy and Dave Education (314) 577-5140 Sauerhoff, Joan and Chuck She ae Liz and Sr: FOUN: Ahatli tiie (314) 577-0275 Ken Teasdale, and Anne and Eric Weidmann. Wie BOreHIp isarsiascnieatiascetver (314) 577-5118 stitutional Ad t 9500 Bt ‘ ° Institutional wan vie 577-950( 3 (314) 577-5137 LITTLE SHOP (314) 577-0891 ie RERTER SEVAGS sheaiies pay et ne 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. TOE ORE 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Tues—S — 3, a a : he cassia (aba) a7 e-adoe Members 10% off every day, Members enjoy discount 24-Hour Event Hotline ....... (314) 577-9400 GARDEN GATE SHOP 20% off on members’ days. Donations welcome. Off-site locations BUCCerely LOUISE suits cseveria ness (636) 530-0076 (314) 577-0200 Barta Ways Centet sudiicnviean (314) 577-0220 CATERING Now booking 2008 Shaw Nature Reserve ......... 636) 451-3512 Pe eeu ( ST. LOUIS at the Garden. UGE MiISSOURIL BOTANICAL GARDEN PERIODICALS PO. Box 299 -« St. Louis. MO 63166-0299 POSTAGE PAID AT ST. 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Please recycle it again—or pass it along to a friend, i ss MY : : rile a _ thy, " ‘ ad ze Lge -” ; i my ~ na ‘ ; ~ MISSOURI 4 - “* BOTANICAL ~ GARDEN a 5 on eee ae ee 2 ' ee : Summer 2008 «= Vol. 96, No. 3 5 ie - ue a, T i r z To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life. —mission of the Missourt Botanical Garden - President's Comment The Missouri Botanical Garden is a charitable trust governed by the will of Henry Shaw. It is remarkable that this vibrant, contemporary institution is still operated according to the will of a Victorian gentleman—a man who was far-sighted enough to allow for change. Shaw’s will established that the heads of several institutions of higher learning would sit on the board. Today, the Garden adds to those seats St. Louis Community College, which offers at its Meramec Campus the only horticulture degree program in St. Louis. We welcome Dr. Zelema Harris, Chancellor of the St. Louis Community College, to the Garden’s Board of Trustees. As we approach the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Missouri Botanical Garden, I think our founder, Henry Shaw, would be pleased. From inception, Shaw intended the Garden to be an institution of research for the greater good. Today, the collaborative work of Garden scientists—such as the Flora of China—is the basis for plant conservation in countries throughout the world. Multi-institutional projects like the Encyclopedia of Life website seek to aggregate knowledge to speed the advance of science. We're going to need and the unity—to face the challenges of global climate change. the spee Garden horticulturists are already noticing changes in both plants and pests, as Chip Tynan’s article on page 13 explains. Our native plant specialists at the Shaw Nature Reserve propose Missouri prairie natives for home gardens, both for convenience and conservation. Native plants require less irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide, and they are beautiful. In addition to growing native, there are many other ways that individuals can make a difference. Look for ways to reduce your carbon footprint in your own garden on pages 12-13. Your membership in the Missouri Botanical Garden, too, helps fund important programs both here and in the 36 countries where our researchers are racing to document the flora—and to preserve it. A sincere happy birthday on July 24 to Henry Shaw! ptr V. Bower, Dr. Peter H. Raven, President Board of Trustees Mr. Nicholas L. apni Chair Laura H. Mr. Robert R. Hermann Mr. a F. Shaughnessy Botanical eee . Robert B. Smith Carolyn W. Losos, Vice Chair Ms. Mary rode Ballinger Catherine B. Berges Mr. Arnold W. Donald The Hon. Charlie A. Dooley Dr. Thomas F. George Dr. Zelema Harris Mr. Edward D. Higgins Mr. David M. Hollo Mr. Benjamin H. Hulsey Mr. David W. Kemper Mr. Charles E. Kopman Mr. Hal A. Kroeger Mr. W. Stephen Maritz Cheryl P. Morley Mr. Jai P. Nagarkatti Mrs. Cynthia Peters Z Mr. Scott C. Mr. Rex A. ae Nancy IR. Siwak The Hon. Francis G. Slay The Rt. Rev. George Wayne Snuth Mr. Richard T. = an, Jr. Mr. Andrew C. vylor Mr. Barrett Toan Dr. Mark S, Wrighton Emeritus Trustees Mr. Clarence C. Barksdale Mr. John H. Biggs Mr. William H. T. Bush Mr. Bert D. Condie III Mr. L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. Mr. M. Peter Fischer Mrs. Marilyn Fox Mrs. Margaret B. Grigg Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin rs. Warren G. Keinath, Jr. S Kling =e: C =; = e) =) ao a oO ow Doris M. Lichtenstein Lucy Lo Mr. ee B. MacCarthy Mr. James S. McDonnell mM r, Jefferson L. Miller . Lucius B. Morse HI Dr. Helen E. Nas Evelyn E. New To] Mrs. Linda ¢ Mr. Wilham R. eee Jr. Mr. Koy Pfautch Mrs. Lucianna Gladney Ross Mr. Anthony F. Sansone, Sr. Mr. Warren M. Shapleigh Summer 2008 >. Johnson Spink Mrs. ete G. Stern Mr. ete K. Wallace, Jr. Mr. ©. e Wightman II Mrs, IX oe H. Wittcoff Mr. Harry E. Wuertenbaecher, | Honorary Trustees Dr. Werner Greuter Dr. Surinder M. Sehgal Members’ Board Carol Squires, President Subdistric of the A te Zoological Park and Museum District Theresa Loveless H. C. Milford, Secretary Robert H. Orchar Martin Schweig Pamela se ae ird Roy Jerome Willams Sr. Hillary B. Zimmerman Non-y ry members: Willie i ies 0 Janice M. Nelson James H. Yemm Table of Contents Departments Prom (ie: Present 4 cwi ctw ee 2 INC We pao ke 8 4p o oe ek oo 4—6 UO et sehr tae es od 7 Green Livine. 2. tae. ee ds 5 Lolo In Your Garden Now..... 14-15 Making a Ditterence ceria aw 16 PSE sponte a x a aowd. eS 17 Family of Attractions...... 20-22 Tributes ............... 23-25 Pyents & Calendar. «42 6s % 26-31 We value your feedback Do you love the living green articles? Do you post the calendar and events section on your bulletin board? Do you wish we'd do more gardening articles, or perhaps something else? We'd love to know your thoughts on the Bulletin, your likes and dislikes. Write to the editor at: elizabeth.mcnulty@mobot.org. S—9 Science & Conservation Flora of China MISSOURI BOTANICAL JUN 2 7 2008 10—11 Home Gardening GARDEN LIBRARY Grow Native... Stop the Invasives 1 S—] 9 Education Today's Special: Food Chains SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT read it, please be sure to recycle it or pass it on to a friend. Summer 2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin The Missouri Botanical Garden strives to make the most sustainable choices for the future of people, plants, and the planet. The Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin is printed on paper containing 100% post-consumer recycled content, that is, paper that you might have placed in the recycle bin in your home or office this year. It is manufactured using wind power, a renewable energy source. We print locally, so there is no long-haul transportation and we’re reinvesting in our community. Why do we print at all? Why not go online? Because paper still has a place—in your purse or briefcase, on a plane, during lunch in the park. That’s why we work hard to choose the most environmentally responsible paper around. So enjoy your Bulletin in good conscience—and once you've en with new plantings. a Bakewell Ottoman Garé Bakewell Ottoman Garden Dedicated On May 16, the Bakewell Ottoman Garden was dedicated during a private ceremony with enhanced features and new plantings. Inside the Ottoman Garden, which opened in summer 2006, visitors will find a profusion of flowers that include classic Turkish tulips and drifts of bulbs, exotic citrus, aromatic herbs, pomegranate, and various perennials, set within a private courtyard fit for a sultan. The plants represent what would have been grown in the 16th through 19th centuries in what is now Turkey. St. Louis and Istanbul le roughly at the same 40-degree latitude. Located in the secluded northeast corner of the Garden beyond the Linnean House, the Ottoman Garden strives to preserve the authenticity of the period. Visitors find a stone pedestal fountain, or cheshme, inviting them to rinse their hands. Brick walkways lead visitors through the flower-laden plots to the center fountain. A paved patio stands covered with a wooden arbor, or chardak, with a tiled roof and painted murals of flowers. The Ottoman Garden is the first of its kind in the nation and was made possible by a gift from the late Edward L. Bakewell, Jr. Its design was directed by Fazil Suteu, member AIA. Eco-Libris at the Gate Shop The Garden is proud to be the first botanical garden in the nation, as well as the first retailer in St. Louis, to offer Eco-Libris. Eco-Libris (www.ecolibris.net) offers book lovers a way to balance out the environmental cost for books they purchase. Roughly twenty million trees are cut down every year to produce the books sold in the U.S. For a $1-per-book donation, Eco-Libris plants a tree. They do so in partnership with non-profits in developing counties where deforestation is rampant, so the donation benefits local communities where the trees are planted, as well as the environment. When you make a donation, you have the option of receiving an Eco-Libris sticker to display on the book’s sleeve to show your commitment to the environment—it’s made of recycled paper, of course! Welcome, New Vice President In June, the Garden welcomed Rebecca Ingram Kutey as the new Vice President of Human Resource Management. ILebecca served most recently as Associate Director of Employee Network Programs a at Citigroup, following her roles as Senior New HRM Vice President HR Director and Head of National Rebecca Ingram Kutey. Recruiting & Diversity for CitiMortgage. “Excellent institutions are powered by excellent people,” says Ingram Kutey. “I have been a long-time fan of the Garden, one of St. Louis’s most beloved treasures, and look forward to helping preserve and continue the Garden’s nearly 150-year tradition of excellence.” After 20 years of service, the Garden’s Senior Vice President of HRM, Sue L. Wilkerson, will retire. During Sue’s tenure, the Garden’s employee population grew from 225 to 500. “Sue worked tirelessly to 5 aia build employee programs and benefits,” says Retiring Vice President Garden president Dr. Peter H. Raven. “We Sue Wilkerson. are grateful for her dedication.” New board member Dr. Zelema Harris, chancellor of STLCC. 4 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin ie : rae ~ = 9 a eT Dr. Zelema Harris Joins Garden’s Board In May, the will of Garden founder Henry Shaw was amended to admit the chancellor of St. Louis Community College to the Garden’s Board of Trustees as an ex officio trustee. The Missouri Botanical Garden is a charitable trust established by the will of Henry Shaw (admitted to probate 1889). Other ex officio trustees include the chancellors of Saint Louis University, University of Missouri—St. Louis, and Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Zelema Harris is chancellor of St. Louis Community College, a multi-campus system consisting of the Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec, and Wildwood campuses. Dr. Harris formerly served as Parkland College (Champaign, IL) president for 16 years, and as president of Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, Missouri. She has served on the boards of the American Council of Education, the American Community College Association, the Hlinois Governor’s Summit on Education, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Summer 2008 photo by Krisit Foster e Yatskievych r > Science § Conseration NEwSs Multiple Awards for Garden’s President Described by Time magazine as a “Hero of the Planet,” Dr. Peter H. Raven champions research around the globe to preserve endangered plants and animals and is an advocate for building a sustainable environment. Dr. Raven has been president of the Garden since 1971 and during this time has won Dr. Peter H. Raven, President of the Garden and Hero of the Planet. many prizes and awards, including the nation’s highest award, the National Medal of Science. This Third-graders from the Mullanphy School enjoy a field trip spring, he received multiple major national and to the Garden as part of the Science Alliance supported by international awards and appointments. the Boeing Company. * The BBVA Foundation gave the Award for Scientific Research in Science Alliance Ecology and Conservation Biology to Dr. Raven and co-recipient The Garden, in collaboration with the St. Louis Harold Mooney, professor of Environmental Biology at Stanford Science Center and Saint Louis Zoo, is leading the University. The award, which carries a $750,000 prize, was granted to “Science Alliance” partnership with Mullanphy Raven and Mooney because they “lead the world in seeking ways to Elementary School, a St. Louis Public School prevent biodiversity loss.” magnet facility, to promote teaching excellence and student achievement in math and science. Through the Science Alliance, educators from the Garden, Science Center, and Zoo will work * The Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth presented its 2008 International Award of Excellence in Conservation to Dr. Raven because “he has championed research around the world to preserve endangered plants and animals.” on-site, providing professional development to os teachers. Partners will provide curriculum and * The Arbor Day Foundation awarded the J. Sterling Morton Award, ee : instructional materials and supplies, organize the highest individual honor given by the foundation, to Dr. Raven for regular student field trips, and conduct surveys, his “commitment to preserving trees and the natural world, which has ee . 7 =e 5 Ss reviews, and evaluation of the program. The inspired generations of conservationists around the world.” ; P 2 panies pilot project at Mullanphy Elementary School is * The National Geographic Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Raven to generously funded by the Boeing Company as the board. Commenting that “National Geographic is fortunate to have part of the company’s efforts to promote a quality the additional counsel and experience of Peter Raven, who has an learning environment for St. Louis-area students impressive record of leadership and service in conservation.” and ensure future success in the workforce. photo courtesy Geors . - ‘ . ) ee, De ge P ~ Parasite Lost: Botanist Discovers Unusual Plant Missing since 1985 Garden curator Dr. George Yatskievych has rediscovered a rare parasitic plant that hadn’t been seen in more than two decades. Known from only a single specimen of the plant collected in 1985, Yatskievych and colleagues located it in the forests of western Mexico. The species is even more special, as it constitutes an entirely new genus. “T’'ve always been interested in plants that don’t fit the preconceived notion of what plants should be,” says Yatskievych, “but this specimen was so unusual that I had to see for myself what it looked like alive.” The odd, orange-brown plant has a pinecone-shaped cluster of flowers and fleshy celery-like stalks. A parasite, the plant has no chlorophyll at all and depends entirely on its host tree for nutrients and water. Yatskievych, who is identifying and naming the plant for the first time, intends to give it the botanical Latin name “little hermit of Mexico.” “The region where the plant grows is changing rapidly, as the abundant forests are being logged for timber and the slopes burned to become pastures and crop fields,” observes Yatskievych. “In another decade, we might never have succeeded in relocating this undescribed genus in the field.” The “parasite lost” was not the only species found on the journey. The group also documented a The rare parasitic plant rediscovered number of other plant and animal species during the trip, including an unknown caterpillar that by Dr. George Yatskievych. researchers in Mexico hope to study further. Summer 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin >, photo by NE S Vetervce J Conservation (continued) IUCN RED LIST STATUS: |. | INTRODUCTION DETAIL TABLE OF CONTENTS Exemplar page by Garden Curator Wendy Applequist. Some rights reserved | SSE! MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE CLASSIFICATION IMAGES PAGE 1 Image is No tights reserved AUTHOR; Stolz, Gary M. SOURCE: BioLib cz & BioLi EXPLORE attractive sf n b ¢ f Ivert fl Native to Encyclopedia of Life Now Online In February, the Encyclopedia of Lite (EOL) went live at www.coLorg. The EOL represents an unprecedented eftort to document all life on Earth. Scientists from around the world are collaborating on this free website, which will provide information on the 1.8 million known species of animals, plants, and other living creatures on the planet. Over the next 10 years, this project will provide written information on each species, along with photographs, videos, maps, sound, and sightings by amateurs. It will also contain links to scientific literature—a boon to researchers in the developing world and remote areas. The effort was spurred by a $10 million grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and $2.5 million from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, and will ultimately serve as a global beacon for biodiversity and conservation. “Anyone, anywhere, at any ume, will be able to access this essential biodiversity and conservation information,” says Dr. Peter H. Raven, president of the Garden. “The Encyclopedia of Life will provide access to some of the world’s best collections and minds.” For decades, scientists tried to compile a list of all species on Earth but failed. It’s been too complicated, too expensive, and 6 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin too cumbersome. This effort may succeed where the others have faltered because of new “aggregation” technology and o collaborative systems for accumulating and editing content. The Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the cornerstone partners in the EOL along with the Smithsonian, the Field Museum, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, and the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) (with which the Garden 1s also a partner). The Garden has the responsibility of coordinating the botanical community to complete the plant pages. Garden staff are also working to develop the BHL portal, digitize reference publications, and contribute to the development of the underlying architecture. The website launch included 30,000 fish pages and approximately one million pages with a name and no pictures or descriptions. There are also 24 “exemplar” pages that have been handcrafted by specialists. Among these are three prepared by Garden staff: Prairie Spagnum (Sphagnum palustre) by the Garden’s senior vice- president of science and conservation Dr. Bob Magill, Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) by Dr. Wendy Applequist, and White Pine (Pinus strobus) by Dr. George Yatskievych. These nat EOL will eventually look like — pages provide a glimpse of w for all 1.8 milhon species. Summer 2008 photo courtesy MBG Archives HISTORY Watercolor portrait of Henry Shaw circa 1859 by Emile L. Herzinger. a (1800-1889) First opened to the public in 1859, the Missourt Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the nation. The year 2009 will mark the Garden’s 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial (from the Latin sesqui, one and a half, and centum, hundred). Throughout 2008, we will explore interesting aspects of the Garden’s history. Shaw the Man (Part 2) by Andrew Colligan, Archivist ~ From last issue: Henry Shaw left England for St. Louis to seek his fortune as a hardware importer. By age 40, he was wealthy and retired from retail trade. Following his retirement in 1840, Shaw traveled extensively in Europe and as far as Constantinople and Egypt. In 1851, the first World’s Fair was held in London, inspiring Shaw to travel abroad once more. By his own account, it was while walking the grounds of Chatsworth, the residence of the Duke of Devonshire, considered by many to be the most magnificent private estate in England if not Europe, that the idea for a botanical garden came to him. Returning to St. Louis in December of 1851, Shaw decided to act upon his idea and began correspondence with renowned botanists of the day, such as Sir William Hooker of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Dr. Asa Gray of Harvard. With the counsel of local botanist and physician Dr. George Engelmann, Shaw began to create a library and herbarium to support scientific research. With construction completed on Tower Grove House on his country estate in 1849, Shaw hired architect George Barnett to design other structures: his townhouse (1851), the Museum Building (1859), the Linnean House (1882), and in Victorian fashion, his own mausoleum (1885). In 1859, Shaw opened the Missouri Botanical Garden to the public. He went on to found Tower Grove Park in 1868 as well. With his wealth and youth, Shaw could have moved to more affluent parts of the U.S. or Europe, but he chose to remain in his adopted hometown St. Louis the rest of his life. Shaw was the epitome of an English gentleman: polite and modest. Although he had no formal knowledge of music, Shaw was very fond of it, often frequenting Sunday afternoon concerts in Tower Grove Park and enjoying trips to the theater when the chance arose. Shaw lived into his ninetieth year, an uncommon age to achieve in the 19th century, and, although weak, he still possessed an uncanny sharpness of mind. He died at home in Tower Grove House on August 25, 1889, from a bout of malaria. He was buried on the grounds he had loved so much—prairie fields he had ridden his horse over as a young man new to St. Louis, and then left to the public as one of the world’s premier botanical gardens. fe Henry Shaw’s birthday is “ Thursday, July 24. Join us then to celebrate with old- fashioned entertainment, a . Victorian fashion parade, and refreshments (while supplies last). a / / oa) Summer 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin i by Nicholas J. Turland, Associate Curator Imagine tropical forests full of palms, ferns, and orchids; cool misty temperate forests; vast rolling grasslands; alpine plateaus with frozen lakes. These are just some of the glorious wild places still to be found in China, a country in which one-eighth of the world’s plant species thrive. The United States and Canada together contain about 20,000 species of vascular plants, while China alone (roughly the same size as the U.S.) holds an estimated 31,500 species. The only countries with more are Brazil and Colombia. Chinese plants are of supreme scientific, medicinal, and horticultural worth. Moreover, approximately 53 percent of the Chinese flora is endemic—found nowhere else— and thus important for plant conservation. Studying this diversity has been of critical importance to Chinese and Western botanists concerned with understanding and preserving it. Leading such an effort today is the Flora of China project, an international collaboration coordinated at the Missouri Botanical Garden. A “flora” is a scientific publication that documents and describes a region’s plant life. The first comprehensive flora of China was the Chinese-language Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (Flora of the People’s Republic of China, or “FRPS” for short) completed in 2004. In 1979, Chinese and American botanists proposed an international collaborative project to revise FIPS and publish it in English. The Flora of China launched officially in 1988. Today, the Flora of China project includes a 22-member editorial committee and 11 research institutions in China, the United States, Britain, and France. All of the Flora of China treatments are co-authored by both Chinese and non-Chinese botanists. Some 480 authors and 160 botanical illustrators have contributed thus far. In addition, numerous botanists, editors, librarians, herbarium curators, and, importantly, grant-awarding foundations and private donors have assisted with the production of each volume. The Flora of China provides identification keys, scientific descriptions, habitat and distribution records, line drawings, and other useful information, such as the plant’s vulnerability in the wild and its local uses (e.g., medicinal, agricultural, economic). Almost 35 percent of China’s flora is known to have medicin and many recent developments in Western pharmaceuticals are based on traditional Chinese medicines. One such drug derives from the wild plant Artemisia annua and is a very effective anti-malarial. The medical potential of thousands of plants throughout China is not fully known, however, this is one reason why an accurate, up-to-date inventory of the country’s flora is so important. Why It Matters More than half of the species of p ants in China are found nowhere else. It is also likely that the number of endangered species in China, once recorded at 10 percent, is much higher. Hundreds of species of ornamental plants (for example, the slipper orchids, Paphiopedilum) have become extremely rare and perhaps extinct in Baihua Ling Nature Reserve, Yunnan. Garden Associate Curator Nicholas J. Turland (lower right) with associates from several universities. nature because they are intensively collected and traded. As many as 11,000 species of Chinese plants are used medicinally, but only a fraction of the supply is derived from cultivation; the remainder is gathered from the wild. The extensive exploitation of natural habitats means that many Chinese species are threatened and may become extinct. Population pressures, misuse of resources, and extensive industrialization have created many environmental problems. Deforestation, soil erosion, and pollution have caused serious deterioration of China’s natural resources. The information included in the Flora of China is extremely important for the proper management of the plant resources of China and for solutions that address social impact on nature. A fuller understanding of these plants will help the preservation, and the restoration, of a flourishing but delicate flora. Your Garden membership helps fund these worthwhile science and conservation programs around the world. Flora of China is published jotntly by Missourt Botanical Garden Press and Science Press in Beijing. Copies of the book |. 4 4 RS Cdtl be ordered through MBG Press, and electronic versions of the treatments, including dri of treatments : yet to be published, are freely available on the Flora of China website (flora.linh jiarvard.edu/china). All text, illustration ah introductory voliumes are expected to be complete in 2013 Garden Senior Horticulturist Jason Delaney, Jessica Arcate of the New York Botanical Gare and Galen Gates of the Chicago Botanic Gare ~~ cH, = cn on an approved collecting expedition in China. Ornamentals from China In August 2007, Garden Senior Horticulturist Jason Delaney spent a month in China as part of an expedition to seek out plants with ornamental potential. Delaney was accompanied by Jessica Arcate, curator of woody plants at the New York Botanical Garden, and Galen Gates, the manager of living collections at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The trip was funded by the North American Plant Collections Consortium with partial assistance from the Greater St. Louis Iris Society. The trio conducted a month of field work across the northeast of China, which shares a similar climate to the upper Midwest. They found several potential plants and one new iris—a beardless variety similar to a Siberian iris—which had all been approved for collection by the Chinese government. Because commercial nursery trade produces huge amounts of a very limited selection of plants, the collection of non-endangered wild plants can be very important for the preservation of genetic diversity. Great care is taken, however, to ensure that these species, once removed from their home, do not display invasive properties. Sumuiner 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin 9 A native plant species is one that occurs naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human intervention. Over tens of thousands of years, native plants have adapted to a given region’s unique climate and soil requirements, making them extremely hardy and reliable performers. In the drought-prone Midwest, native plants are typically upland prairie plants, which have extensive root systems designed to find water. These roots also hold the soil, helping prevent erosion, and tend to choke out weeds and competitors while supplying habitat for small wildlife. Native plants are good for the environment in other ways. They are generally drought-resistant, so require less watering. Having evolved to suit their environment, they do not require much in the way of soil amendments or fertilizer, and they are typically pest-resistant. The St. Louis region offers a rich array of beautiful native plants for use in your home garden. Convert part of your yard to native plants and watch the birds and butterflies flock while you save time, money, labor, and energy! ov Sources for Native Plant Gardeners by Cindy Gilberg, Native Plant Horticulturist, Shaw Nature Reserve On a typical day in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve, butterflies sip nectar, birds devour seeds and berries, bees buzz, dragonflies dart, and hummingbirds nest. Native grasses and flowers sway in the breeze—a visual symphony of colors and textures. Established natural landscapes such as these thrive with’ only the lightest touch of the gardener’s hand. Want to explore further and learn more? Adding native plants into your existing landscape or converting to a low-maintenance native > landscape is a natural choice (forgive the pun!). Discover what will work for you by doing a little research. In your quest for inspiration, visit some of our region’s native plant gardens within an hour’s drive of St. Louis: * The Garden’s Native Plant Garden in the Wilham T. Kemper Center display garden. * The EarthWays Center and the Butterfly House gardens. * Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center (Kirkwood). Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve. 10 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Sumner 2008 all ™. ty FOP "hs LA 4 ee ae : a — , ‘an Re sran esd mit : 4 Missouri native wildflowers thrive on the Shaw Nature Reserve glade. An excellent source of information is the Missouri: Department of Conservation’s Grow Native! program. Peruse the website, www.grownative.org, for landscaping ideas, detailed descriptions, and photos of native plants. There 1s also a directory of nursery sources for native plants and seeds. Now in its third year, Shaw Nature Reserve’s Nate Plant School offers hands-on learning about native landscaping. This year’s topics include rain-gardening, birdscaping, prairie reconstruction, propagation, and container gardening. Each in-depth class covers a specific concept and 1s conducted 1n an informal setting (outside as much as possible). More information and schedules can be found at www.shawnature.org. — Wild Ones (www.for-wild.org) is a national organization with a local St. Louis chapter that promotes the use of native plants in the landscape, provides education, and focuses on preserving the biodiversity of our natural habitats. They host an annual tour, in addition to monthly visits, of local native plant landscapes. So begin your adventure; you will be rewarded with a whole new outlook on landscaping and the natural world around us. Scary Invasive Facts * $137 billion is lost annually in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and maintenance of open waterways. * 2.6 million acres of our national parks are infested. * Half of all endangered species in the U.S. are at risk because of invasive plants. MOST WANTED INVADERS IN THE MIDWEST Bush honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) Chuck Bargeron STOP THE When good plants go bad... really bad! Anyone who has ever planted a garden has encountered weeds, but with a little mulch and some old-fashioned pulling, these garden nuisances can be kept in check. Invasive plants are different. They are plants that run amok, spreading out into the landscape swiftly, displacing native wildflowers, engulfing wooded areas, altering ecosystems, threatening endangered species, and causing great economic and ecological harm. Where do they come from? Surprisingly, many of the invasive plants now causing problems were intentionally imported to be used as ornamental plants or for landscaping, livestock feed, or erosion control. Most non-native plants cause no problem, but about 10 percent become invasive. When freed from the natural enemies that kept them in check in their native place of origin, these plants become aggressive monsters. What You Can Do 1. Stop them before they start. As a home gardener, you can be part of the effort to stop invasive plants. Educate yourself on which plants are invasive in our area and grow only non-invasive species. Don’t bring exotic plants home from other regions; NO INVASIVES IN MY BACKYARD never dump aquarium plants into natural waterways; read wildflower and birdseed For more information, visit www.mobot.org/invasives. mixes to know what you are putting in your yard and garden. NO . Stop them before they get out of control. If you find these plants growing in your yard, remove and destroy them immediately. Do not compost! Dispose of invasive plant material in heavy-duty trash bags. . Volunteer in a local group. Many area municipalities, parks departments, and garden clubs have launched invasive eradication efforts. The Garden’s Litzsinger Road Ecology Center has worked with the Ladue Garden Club, the City of Olivette, and various school districts to eradicate bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard, and to plant native wildflowers and is) landscaping in their place. Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin i 1 Sumner 2008 Reduce Your Carbon Footprint 1O Simple Things Home Gardeners Can Do Today Your “carbon footprint” is the impact you have on the environment measured in units of carbon dioxide (CO,, the most — notorious greenhouse gas). Various websites can calculate your specific number (carboncalculator.org, carbonfootprint.com). We can make simple changes to reduce our footprint, and home gardeners have even more options. Gardening is generally good for the environment. Gardening establishes a connection with nature, fostering a desire in the gardener to protect the environment. Even more directly, a single tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime. So, without further ado, here are ten simple things home gardeners can do to reduce their carbon footprints. Sy Be compost-ess em Don't be Plant a tree with the mostest pesticidal Trees sequester carbon dioxide, If you don’t already compost, co Pesticides also require meaning they absorb it from the start today. Composting keeps non-renewable fossil atmosphere. Plant a tree on the yard waste out of the landfill fuels for manufacture. south side of your house to provide and recycles it into organically The best defense shade in summer and help reduce rich, FREE fertilizer. Take a is a good offense; energy needs. Visit the Garden’s composting class at the EarthWays healthy plants without www.gardeninghelp.org for Center. Purchase a compost bin drought stress, such recommendations on the best trees for — made of recycled plastic lumber as plants native to our region. [Kemper Center for Home — from the Garden’s Plastic Pot the area, can often Gardening fact sheet: Planting Trees. | Recycling program. [Kemper Center resist Insect attacks. For vegetables, for Home Gardening fact sheet: you can try pyrethrin-based sprays, 2? Composting Yard Waste. | which contain a compound derived Grow vegetables from chrysanthemums. The chemical breaks down quickly, but it also kills Home-grown vegetables are delicious, save money, and 4 ‘689 good bugs (ladybugs, bees), so use Rasen A Say “no” to N Sct oe are transportation-efficient. with restraint. Tie ioe tes toute The manufacture of synthetic eae ioeare mapsceine nitrogen (N,) fertilizer requires ii eantnien te ahe-seake- ws eee non-renewable fossil fuel, usually atural gas. Kick the carb abit; or an airplane delivery does. [Kemper natural gas. Kick the carbon habit: : ‘ : . use your homemade compost instead Center for Home Gardening fact y i : : sheet: Growing Vegetables at Home, or grow native plants, which often do also Tomatoes, Peppers.] not require extra fertilizer. 1? Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Sumner 2008 6 Collect rainwater Processed, potable water 1s energy- expensive. Why pay for fluoridated water, which can damage sensitive plants, when rain is available FREE? Purchase a rain barrel for your downspout and watch your plants thrive and your carbon footprint shrink. Visit www.rainbarrelguide.com for more information. =| Adapt and go native! Native plants have spent millennia perfecting their local survival techniques. Plants of Merit are especially well-adapted varieties and cultivars. These hardy plants require less fertilizer, no pesticides, and many are drought-tolerant, requiring less watering. (See www.plantsofmerit.org and the article on page 10 of this issue.) Don’t pitch those pots The Garden’s nationally recognized Plastic Pot Recycling program has been going strong for ten years. Don’t let plastic pots and nursery packs end up in the landfill—bring them in for recycling. New this year— recycle your pots all day, every day through October 31. See the calendar section for more details. Sweat Replace gas-powered mowers and leaf blowers with human-powered equipment such as push mowers and rakes. Not only will you reduce your carbon footprint, you'll reduce your waistline—and your hearing loss. 10 Don’t use peat products Peat is one of the world’s most important carbon- storing materials—and it is a rapidly depleting resource. Use homemade compost, coco- fibers, and other more sustainable options. Visit the BBC’s Ethical Gardener to learn more: www.bbc.co.uk/gardening. Summer 2008 Global Warming in the Garden by Chip Tynan, Garden Answer Man The USDA plant hardiness zone map was last updated in 1990 and places the St. Louis region in Zone 6a. The National Arbor Day Foundation, however, published an updated version of the map in 2006, citing evidence of global climate change and showing most areas of the U.S. are now a zone warmer. Zone 7 plants should only barely make it in this area, but they might be more likely to succeed now. The extreme seesaws of St. Louis weather may eventually derail these plants, but here are a few whose performance Garden horticulturists are watching for evidence of global climate change: * Although the original planting was in the Temperate House, hardy banana (Musa basjoo) now grows year-round outdoors in the Chinese Garden. ® Oriental persimmon (Diospyros kaki) now bears fruit in the Grigg Nanjing Friendship ~ Chinese Garden. * Crinum species are now over-wintering with a bit of protection in the bulb gardens. * Bodnant viburnum (Viburnum x bodnantense) was only marginal here 20 years ago, but now can be seen in the Jenkins Daylily Garden. * The dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) in the Kemper Center Children’s Garden is producing new growth. While these plants may now survive here year-round, a more worrisome development is the ability of warm-weather pests to do the same. We’re already seeing azalea lace insects bugs, tulip scale, and magnolia scale formerly associated with the deep South. st The National Wildlife Federation has published a Gardener’s Guide to Global Warming. Download a copy from their website: www.nwt.org/gardenersguide. Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin all month LU} Deadhead spent perennials and annuals. J Remove intected leaves from roses, UW Pick up fallen leaves. L) Continue fungicidal sprays as needed. Fertilize container plants every 2 weeks with a water-soluble solution. + Newly planted trees and shrubs should be watered thoroughly once a week. OU) Maintain a 2—3 inch layer of mulch around tomatoes and peppers to prevent blossom- end rot. Cover grape clusters loosely with paper sacks to provide some protection from marauding birds. —} Water grass deeply at least once a week. Early morning irrigation allows turf to dry before nightfall and reduces the chance of disease. week | 4} Apply no fertilizers to trees and shrubs after July 4. jon 4 Plant zinnia seec late bloom in annual border. 4 Hot, dry weather 1s ideal for spider mites. Look for leaves speckled above and yellow below and evergreen needles that appear dull gray-green to yellow-brown. 14 by July 4 for Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 4 To minimize insect damage to squash and cucumber plants, cover them with lightweight floating row covers. Remove covers once plants flower. } Prune out and destroy old fruiting canes of raspberries after harvest 1s complete. Blackberries are ripening now. week 2. 4 Prune climbing and rambler oO roses after bloom. “Dig potatoes when the tops oO die. Plant fall potatoes now. week 3 _ 4 Powdery mildew is unsightly on lilacs, but rarely harmful. Shru less prone to this disease. pan 9s grown 1n full sun are YY Cut semi-hardwood off = spring flowering shrubs now. Summer pruning of shade trees can be done now. fu 4 Harvest onions and garlic when the tops turn brown. 4} Keep cucumbers well watered. Drought conditions will cause bitterness. “} Sweet corn is ripe when the silks turn brown. “} Monitor lawns for newly hatched white grubs. If ou damage 1s occurring, apply appropriate controls. week 4 UL) Divide beardec eon Iris now. —) For the fall garden, sow seeds ot collards, kale, sweet corn, and summer squash as earlier crops are harvested. Sow seeds of carrots, beets, turnips, and winter radish for fall harvest. —) Early peach varieties and thornless blackberries ripen now. 4) Deadhead annuals/perennials as needed. Annuals may appear leggy and worn now. These can be cut back hard and fertilized to produce a new flush of bloom. —} Continue spraying roses that are susceptible to black spot and other fungus diseases. —) Compost or all under residues from harvested crops. Watch for fall webworm activity. “Prop up branches of fruit trees that are threatening to break under the weight of a heavy crop. —) Once bagworms reach full size, inseticides are ineffective. Pruning off and burning large bags provides better control. week | —) Feed fall-blooming perennials (mums, asters) for the last time. AH Divide bearded iris. Discard old center sections and borer- damaged parts. Replant so tops of rhizomes are just above ground level. — Prune hedges to shape for the last tame this season, 4) Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower transplants should be set out for the fall garden. 4} Spray black locust trees now to protect against damage by the locust borer. clip and save week 2 +) Roses should receive no further nitrogen fertilizer after August 15. 4 To grow big dahha flowers, keep side shoots pinched off and plants watered and fertilized regularly. “} Evergreens can be planted or transplanted now to ensure good rooung before winter arrives. Water the plant and the planting site several days before moving. —) Cure onions in a warm, dry place for two wecks before storing. Sow seeds of beans, beets, spinach, and turnips now for the fall garden. —) Cover ripening fruits with netting to protect from birds. CL) Fa are ripening now. -bearing red raspberries —) Apply insecticides now for grub control on lawns being damaged by them. Zoysia lawns should receive their final fertilizer application. —) Hummingbirds are migrating through gardens now. =] week 3 4 Begin planting lettuce and radishes for fall now. L) Watch for tall webworms. 4 Cultivate strawberries. LJ Lawns scheduled for renovation this fall should be killed now. Have soil tested to determine fertility needs. 4 Dormant lawns should be soaked to encourage strong fall growth, L)) Monitor for spider mite acuvity. Reduce their numbers by hosing off with a forceful spray of water. * visit the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening. * call the Horticultural Answer Service, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, at (314) 577-5143. * check out the Gardening section at www.mobot.org. Sununer 2008 photo by Leslie Wallace September all month ) Begin fall seeding or sodding of cool-season grasses. Seedbeds should be raked, de-thatched or core-aerified, — fertilized, and seeded. Keep newly planted lawn areas moist, but not wet. Cool season lawns are best fertilized in fall. Make up to three applications between now and December. Do not exceed rates recommended by fertilizer manufacturer. LJ Autumin is a good time to add manure, compost, or leaf mold to soils for increasing organic Inatter content. week 1 Cut annuals to provide vigorous plants for over-wintering, LW) Dig herbs from the garden and placed in pots now for growing indoors this winter. U Pick pears before they are fully mature. Store in a cool, dark basement to ripen. LI Sow seeds of radish, lettuce, spinach, and other greens in a a cold frame. week 2 I Plant spring bulbs (except tulips) as soon as they are available. L} Ready houseplants for winter indoors. Prune back rampant growth and protruding roots. Check for pests. J Bring plants indoors a month before the heat is turned on. 4 Pinch the top of Brussels sprout plants to plump the developing sprouts. A Tie leaves around cauliflower heads when they are about the size of a golf ball. Q) Keep broccoli picked regularly to encourage additional production. CO Top-dress lawns with compost or milorganite, best after aerifying. week 3 LI Poinsettias can be forced into bloom for the holidays if they are moved indoors now to a sunny windowsill. Each — night, they must be kept ina cool, dark place where there is no light for 14 hours. Continue untl proper color is achieved in 6 tol0 weeks. 4) Pinch off any young tomatoes that are too small to ripen to channel energy into ripening the remaining full-size fruits. UI) Newly seeded lawns should not be cut until they are at least 2-3 inches tall. week 4 4} Divide perennials now. Enrich the soil with compost before replanting. “) Divide peonies now. Replant shallowly in a sunny site. — “Lift gladiolus when their leaves yellow. Cure in an airy p husking. — ace until dry before —} Check along peach tree trunks to just below the soil line for gummy masses cased by borers. Probe holes with thin wires to puncture borers. + Sow spinach now to over-winter under mulch for spring harvest. Featured Plant of Merit™ Ruby grass Melinis nerviglumis ‘Pink Crystals’ Growing in tufts up to 24 inches tall, this tropical grass adds a fresh look to sunny borders. Ruby- pink flowers in panicles covered with silky hairs are showy late summer to late fall on stems rising from a clump of erect blue-green leaves. Flowers fade to white over time and the foliage turns reddish-purple in fall. This grass may be grown from seed, and it looks great in containers. Plants of Merit™ is a program of the Missourt Botanical Garden. Plants are selected by regional horticulture experts for outstanding qualities and dependable performance in the lower Midwest. View all current PMs at wuav.plantsofinerit.org. Summer 2008 Plants of Merit’™ Challenge The Plants of Merit program has been awarded a generous challenge grant from the William T. Kemper Foundation—Commerce Bank, Trustee. For 2008 and 2009, the Foundation will match all new donations to the Plants of Merit program dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 each year. Funding will help underwrite printing and distribution of program information materials, website development, plant trials, visits with nurseries and garden centers throughout the region, presentations at industry meetings, and more. This is a great opportunity for Garden members to increase the impact of Plants of Merit. To participate, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (314) 577-9500. Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Ls photo by Tamara Palmier MAKING A DIFFERENCE Shapleigh Memorial Fountain at the edge of the Lehmann Rose Garden. Shapleigh Honored for 50 Years When Warren McKinley Shapleigh joined the Garden’s board of trustees in 1958, the Climatron™ did not yet exist and Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States. With 50 years of service, Shapleigh is the longest serving trustee in the Garden’s history. An emeritus trustee today, Shapleigh ras dedicated himself to the business of the Garden during a remarkable period of change and growth, — Shapleigh chaired the trustee committee that selected Dr. Peter H. Raven as the new director of the Warren M. Shapleigh Garden in 1971. He has been instrumental in the success of several fundraising campaigns supporting —— education and research. Shapleigh has also made possible a variety of additions to the Garden, including the Shapleigh Memorial Fountain, the Kercheval Fountain, a viewing area in the Margaret Grig y ae rich the Monsanto Center 1s located. Nanjing Friendship Chinese Garden, and the land on w In April, the Garden’s board of trustees presented Shapleigh with a resolution honoring his five decades of service “as a devoted friend who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life on our planet.” “For half a century, Warren Shapleigh has been one of the Garden’s strongest supporters and dedicated leaders,” says Dr. Peter H. Raven, Garden president. “We are very grateful for his years of service and commitment.” Volunteer Jane Thomas’s Legacy For 18 years Jane Priem Thomas When she died February 13 at age 76, volunteered at the Garden’s library. her husband decided that an appropriate Although trained as a nurse, Jane was a legacy would be to stimulate interest in the noted bibliophile and had dedicated herself | Ellerman Challenge to endow the Garden in retirement to nursing books back to library with a full-time conservator. health. She was a skilled conservator, The Missouri Botanical Garden’s book ) volumes, including more than 6,500 rare taking books apart, rebinding them, = even delicately “washing” the paper to collection numbers more than 180,00 de-acidify it. books. A professional conservator would “Jane loved the Garden,” says her husband — develop a conservation plan, train and / Lewis Thomas. “She was acutely aware of supervise additional volunteer conservators, the importance of the Garden’s research and continue the work that is so essential to program and felt very strongly about her ensure long-term preservation of the library’s opportunity to do something constructive collections. For more information or to make Jane P. Thomas to help.” a donation, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (314) 577-9495. 1 6 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Sumner 2008 KIDSTUFF Be a Sustainability Superhero with the Three R's! Do you know that if every morning newspaper in the United States were recycled, six million tons of waste would never end up in the landfill? “Sustainability” means meeting our needs without keeping future generations from meeting their needs. Learn to practice the three R's and you'll be on your way to being a Sustainability Superhero: Di, Reduce “Reduce” means to use less of something. For example, you can take Dr.PeterRaven— Man of Flowers shorter showers to save water. This same idea works when you grow native plants around your house. Native plants need less water to survive. Can y unk of three re ways you can use less? ane Ts urvive. Can you think of three more ways you can use les reroute nT \? Garden’s president, Dr. Peter H. Raven. 2. a, RECYCLING WORD SEARCH Now pick your favorite idea and pledge to do it. Riese Native Plants feck Glass Paper Recycle Reuse ; Gourd Plastic Steel Try to get more use out of items you already have. For example, did bande ee Citas, you know that you can reuse paper in the recycle bin to color or draw? Also, you can use gourds to make bird houses. Write down something ln oe TO OE else you can reuse: —E GD LPXMTMGL Cc & ® Hd J £ 2 T © Sek Recycle UO .T A P HS N L N T E Recycling at home 1s a snap. Have your parents check out www.swmd.net oP £ ee Tr ee Tt. fae to get set up, then it’s ready, set, SORT. ; BOR BoC OY CUCU EB. BoM A A Circle everything you recycle in your house. RK. 28 lis Jo & 12 1 © .ak UW co. oP yp a ( Bows itd 2 G@ NL P | X P UGODBRTHI AE P ; \ Lb xX & RP O 2 A G YS 4 ees \. - I AR AU DUOQT XI Q eee. \ = worn ET, : Aluminum rt Paper eee iS Aus O27 LG .§ Os T Dp (beverage cans) == 2 (newspaper, junk ‘ 3 VER S 6G fy eT me & eB S— 2 mail, old homework] a Fl OLWFFS S$ CNE ocr. elie 2 c-s okt Ae oe eR steel cans Plastic GR < 2 Ff Rk ETS Ee 4 (bottles, pickle jars) (tuna fish, chili, etc.) ry cs a NS Summer 2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Today’ S ‘§ 18 Programs at the Garden take Science Outside RB GY — | the Classroom Above: A school group investigating pond life at the Garden. Interactive outdoor learning instills a love of nature in children, who may grow up to be tomorrow's botanists, ecologists, and environmentalists. Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin MT ,, = pecial:,. 4 by Melissa Poth, Supervisor of School Programs What’s on the menu at the Garden? Seeds, leaves, and grubs! Students visiting the Garden may not think this meal sounds very appetizing, but the Garden has great meals for insects, birds, foxes, and other native wildlife. Teachers can bring students to the Garden to learn about native producers, consumers, and nr — ecomposers through a new school program “Today’s Special: Food Chains.” After searching for evidence of plant and animal interaction in the English Woodland Garden and investigating a decomposing log, students receive a plane that will attract native wildlife at home. A recent Newsweek article, “No Child Outside the Classroom,” reported that one of the effects of the No Child Left Behind Act has been a decrease in field trips. With more emphasis on standardized test results in language arts and math, science education has been put on the back burner. Studies show that children are suffering from “nature deficit disorder,” and it has become even more unportant for outdoor education institutions like the Garden to support teachers and students. The class on food chains is just one of nine new garden classes available this year for students in grades K through 8. Students can rendezvous 1n our rainforest, learn how the birds and the bees lead to flowers and trees, and participate in classes on the connections among people, plants, and the environment. All classes meet local science standards—and offer fun, interactive learning for the students. Sumner 2008 Ni Teachers looking for a self-guided experience are able to check out a ine “Shaw’s Satchel” for their students. Each satchel includes age-appropriate New Classes activities which lead students to explore and discover the many plants that ea : Me. for 08-09 are grown in a botanical garden. Special emphasis is given to the Garden’s diverse collection of plants including the Climatron® tropical rain forest. A recent class in the Climatron prompted a student to inquire “Can I live e A Seasonal Snapshot here?” While the student was discouraged from building his own hut, he Tops & Bottoms was encouraged to visit as often as he wished! ® Reainioresk Rendezvous © Survivor MBG: Plant Adaptations ¢ Trees Demystified e Dr. Carver, Soil Scientist | ies © Birds and Bees lead to The Garden ofters a rich selection of science education in our outdoor , : < Flowers and Trees classroom.” To combat the rising costs of transportation and school ; : : ae ® Today’s Special: Food Chains lunches, all classes at the Garden, Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, and Shaw Nature Reserve are free to St. Louis City and County students. The Garden also offers school programs at a nominal charge at our family of attractions: the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and the EarthWays Center. For more information or to register visit us online at www.mobot.org. Under “Education,” click on “For Teachers and Students.” * Heaps of Seeds Guided tours of the Garden are also available for students. One of the most popular guided tours is the “Sefwa-En Japanese Garden” tour. In 90 minutes, students learn how the design of this garden is influenced by the history and culture of Japan. Tours are available on other areas and themes as well. Your membership helps support school programs at the Garden. All school programs are FREE to students living in St. Louis City and County. through October, Tuesday through Friday at 10. a.m. and noon, Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m., Children’s Garden Travel each week on a Great Green ni pic Adventure. Bring your kids and unteer instructors lead classroom and outdoor orandkids to these fun, educational AIG TOD SBCan STONED. programs in the Children’s Garc (included with Children’s Garden admussion). All Garden members now receive free admission to the Children’s Garden every Tuesday. Family-level members and above receive free admission every day. (Upgrade and save! Visit www.mobot.org.) Each month has a different theme, and each week has a ditterent activity. ae. — Vo wu en Be a volunteer instructor With a wide variety of backgrounds and skills, volunteer instructors have one thing in common: a commitment to sharing their knowledge and love of science and the natural world with children. These docents assist Garden staff with teaching students in grades K though 8. Do you have the right stuff? You must be dependable, enjoy meeting the public, and be comfortable imparting information in an informal setting. Minimum commitment is one weekday class per week for the year. To learn more, contact Jackie Juras, Manager of Volunteer Programs, at (314) 577-5187 or e-mail jackie.juras@mobot.org. July: Kids Care for the Earth August: Power of Plants September: Five-a-Day the Color Way Summer 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 19 SHAW NATURE RESERVE Hwy. 100 & 44 (exit 253), Gray Summit, MO 63039 451-3512 * www.shawnature.org phone: (636 Native Plant School Sign up now for one or several of these mostly outdoor learning sessions in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden. Classes cover various aspects of native home landscaping and prainie/ savanna/wetland reestablishment. All classes 5 take place on Thursdays, | to 4 p.m. Fee: $ 1-3512 ($8 for Garden members). Call (636) 45 to reserve your spot. July 10°) Summer-Bloomung Native Perennials Aug. 21 Praine & Savanna Reconstruction: Site Prep and Seed Collecting S 2 ie - Sept. 11 Praime & Savanna Reconstruction: Prairie Day happens every other year. Don’t miss the family fun! . ; . my eP yl ye eS Seeding and Maintenance Follow the Herd to Prairie Day hieea ed Identification and Ecology _ Thursday, July 24, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 6 to 8:30 pm During this intensive wildflower identification ~ Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.t It’s a fun-filled famuly event featuring a variety of activities and demonstrations portraying our prairie heritage on the Reserve's 250-acre ot ‘ workshop with Shaw Nature Reserve biologist tall grass prairie. Check out the sod house and teepee, ride a pony, play : ' . : ns aite: James Trager, ID tps are complemented by pioneer games, listen to the music of Crystal and the Codgers, and hike information on soil and moisture preferences through the praine with a naturalist. Try your hand at candle making, and plants and animals associated in the field quilting, flint knapping, and other crafts. Some of the exhibits will with each wildflower species. Each class 1s S $18 ($15 for Garden members have live animals. A few native plant sellers will be on site, as well as a blacksnuth working his forge. Hungry visitors will be able to purchase ey a a = ; ee P a. Dog-Days Butterfly Ramble nison burgers, homemade baked goods, < ey Ss s $3 (free ison burgers, homemade baked goods, and more. Admission is $3 (free Side: July 26, S20 te IT am: for Garden members). Sponsored by the Shaw Nature Reserve and the Missourt Over 80 species of butterflies visit Shaw Nature Reserve, and this walking tour Department of Conservation. is timed to coincide with the season sishdnantaein tabaiaieidtniaahinaataemeneer of maximum butterfly abundance. Featured Native Plant Indian pink Spigelia marilandica Entomologist James Trager will identify and present interesting facts about each species’ natural history as we observe them in their “ / Spigelia grows about two feet tall and ' natural habitats. Class fee: $12 ($10 for is native to woodlands in the Ozark ~ Garden members). region of Missouri. Its magnificent red tubular buds open in early summer ~ Photo Exhibition at Bascom House to reveal bright yellow star-shaped September 2 through October 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. flowers, attractive to hummungbirds. ~ Missouri Nature and Environmental Photographers (MoNEP) will exhibit photographs taken at Shaw Nature Reserve It is a well-behaved, clump-forming shade perennial that deserves a pronunent place in woodland gardens. throughout the past year. 20) Missounrt Botantcal Garden Bulletin Sumner 2008 phoro b 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 530-0076 * www.buttertlyhouse.org The Surinamese Shoemaker Catonephele orites Range: Surinam and Brazil Host plant: Alchomea costaricensis There are many butterflies that are — sexually dimorphic, meaning the males and females look different. This small species (about 1.5 inches across) is among the most striking: the male is velvety black with orange coloration, while the females are black with orange spots and white stripes. Migrating monarchs en route to Mexico stop in Missouri each September by Mark Deering, Curator of Butterflies A flash of orange and black above the gold, against the white. There! Against the purple. The flowers act as a living backdrop for one of Missouri’s largest and most beautiful butterflies: the monarch. It draws the eye with its strong flight, graceful glides, and striking coloration. Even the black, white, and yellow caterpillar grabs our attention. This larva is voracious and grows quickly to become a graceful green and gold chrysalis. The adult emerges 10-15 days later, taking a few hours to rest and dry, then plunges into adulthood. Adults mate and spend their time feeding and looking for milkweed plants upon which to deposit their eggs. Later in the year, we can observe another fascinating behavior: the migration. Some monarchs travel more than 2,000 miles to reach their wintering sites in Mexico. Only the last generation of the summer migrates: the adults emerge a little smaller with more fat reserves, and they are not interested in mating, Instead, they save their energy for the long journey ahead, then mate in Mexico or on the journey north in the spring. In Missouri, we start seeing migratory monarchs in September, with virtually all of the monarchs having left by November 1. The Butterfly House Native Habitat hosts dozens of monarchs in the fall. Our back gardens are a perfect spot to stop for a drink of sugar-rich nectar. Don’t miss them this year! Saturday, September 13, 6 p.m. Join us for this fiesta celebration featuring live music, festive attire, food, and drink to bid farewell to the mighty monarch butterflies as they continue their autumn migration to Mexico. Proceeds from this event provide support for education programs and exhibits at the Butterfly House, as well as the ongoing partnership with the El Bosque Nuevo butterfly farm in Costa Rica which helps preserve key areas of tropical rainforest. Different levels of tickets are available, from the $80 “Wing It” to the $500 “Monarch.” Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are also available. Call (314) 577-0291 for more information or to make your reservations. Sponsored by Novus International, Inc. Sumner 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin 2 1 espa FESTIVAL Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Energy-saving options will fill the street at this year’s Green Homes & IKkenewable Energy Festival! You'll find many ways to save money and protect the earth in your home and daily routines. Festival visitors can explore: * Solar and wind power demonstrations. * Green home improvement and homebuilding. ¢ Native plant and sustainable landscaping. * Reducing, reusing, recycling, and composting. * How individuals can help curb climate change. ¢ Green vendors with fair trade, organic, and other sustainably produced goods. Artful activities for kids will turn recycled materials into eco-treasures (with grown-up participants welcome too). Healthy food will minimize packaging and other waste and feature locally-produced specialties. A full day of expert workshops, held at neighboring Cardinal Ritter High School, will cover topics ranging from alternative vehicle fuels to urban farming. This year’s event combines EarthWays Center’s seven-year tradition of fall festivals with the Missouri Coalition for the Environment’s resources from the Ozark Renewable Energy Festival. “Joining forces for a St. Louis festival is attracting energy expertise from around our state,” says the Coalition’s Erin Noble, who is coordinating the event with the EarthWays team. “Truly ‘going green’ requires cooperative eftorts,” adds Glenda Abney, director of the EarthWays Center. “Through this partnership, our organizations can offer a much wider array of resources for greening your home and lifestyle.” Festival admission and parking are free. A $5 workshop pass wall admit visitors to any number of the day’s presentations. For a complete festival schedule and other details, visit www.greenhomesstl.org. Za Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Summer 2008 EARTH WAYS CENTER 3617 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108 phone (314) 577-0220 * www.earthwayscenter.org Learn Green — Live Green Earth Ways Center, a model of green household systems. Green House Tour Sunday, September 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. What makes a home green? You'll get the inside story on this second annual tour of new and rehabbed homes, located around the St. Louis area. The tour begins at EarthWays Center, a renovated Victorian-era house. Builders, homeowners, and trained volunteers will be on hand in each house to interpret many kinds of green features. Homes on the tour are certified through the LEED, Green Building Initiative, or ENERGY STAR rating systems, which all require independent third-party verification. Tickets are $15 to ride a clean-fueled tour bus, with lunch provided; $10 tickets for self-guided tour. For more information visit www.greenhomesstl.org. In Memory of elk rib 10) 6 e S February through April 2008 A tribute gift to the Garden is a wonderful way to honor family and friends. Tributes of $25 and up are listed in the Bulletin. If you have questions regarding giving opportunities at the Garden, please call (314) 577-5118. You can also make a tribute gift c= In Honor of and Mrs. Richard D. Aach His ee family Jean M. Agatstein and Les Lowe Mrs. Teel RK. Ackerman John Arnold and Ann Ruwitch Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Newmark Ms. Reva Asckenasy Mrs. ae Londy Ms. Lau . Baer Ms. Cara at Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. ehan Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Stern Mrs. Ruth Berg Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Mrs. Barbara Paul Be Mr. and Mrs. aes Long Allen Boggs Family Mrs. Carl Ritchie Ms. Wauneta Booth Ms. Jackie Juras Tullman rry Mrs. Elenore Collinger Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Stern Mrs. Jean L. Crowder Ladies of Su-Ellen Shop Mrs Mr. James P. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Turken . 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Fick Mrs. Ruth F. Werner Mrs. Mary A. Hill Mrs. Viola Whaley Mr. and Mrs, James M, Brennan Jay Kiefer and Mary esha Kieter 2weW, PC Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Mueller PLANCORP Robert and Jane Rues Mrs. Patricia Whaley Alexander Neal Whitehead Dr. and Mrs. Harry T. Dutty Mrs. Hazel Whiteside Mr. and Mrs. James E. Clark, Jr. Rachel Bergeron Wildi Mr. and Mrs. Matt McCarty Mrs. Carolyn J. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Brenda and ‘Terry Mrs. Ruth ‘“‘Ricky” A Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Dill Jean Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Orr Mr. William Paul Wood, Institutional Advancement Division Mrs. Jane Loddeke Yepez Mr. and Mrs. John Fox Mr. Michael Zaccarello The Wadsworth Family Mrs. P. Diane Zaltsman Dr. and Mrs. Ronald 1). Gersten M} Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Tributes & Pavers To learn more about these opportunities, call 4 (314) 577-0291 or www.butterflyhouse.org. Tributes and Pavers dedicated at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in January through April 2008. Tributes Pavers In Honor of Chris Hartley Mr. and Mrs. David E. Crawford, Jr. In Memory of Mrs. Corinda Aiken Dr. James L. Sc Mrs. Paula Dritsch Mrs. Dottye Buchmueller Mrs. Gail M. Gaasch Mr. John Neier Mrs. Mildred Krebeck Mr. Kent W. Krebeck amidt Mr. Harry Samuel Rosenblo oom Yr. and Mrs. Jules M. Snitzer e and Paul Addotta e 1 Ann Suraud and Family Kay Beermann Ms. Sharol L. Ensor and Kay’s co-workers Jan Cicero Ms. Stacey Slovacek exi and Zoe Clement Ms. Patricia Baker GiGi, Mother of Julie Leonard Laura Meyerkord Laura Young Jesse Gill Mr. and Mrs. Larry York Ruth Guilliams Pauline and Harry Oshima Colleen Karrasch Ms. Karen B. Bozif Julie Anne Kelloway Mr. Gregg W. Goodman Dorothy G Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Knight Mary Patton IWobert and Shara Patton Tim Reddy St. Ferdinand Cub Scouts nd Girl Sec Jan Rabushka Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Glazer Members’ Entry Court Bricks from February through April 2008. Engraved clay bricks and signature bronze bricks are wonderful way to commemorate any special occasion, as well as final memorials. For additional information regarding the Garden’s brick program, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (314) 577-0874 or visit www.mobot.org. 4 Employee Spothght: Steve Wolff Senior horticulturist Steve Wolff remembers his start date at the Garden very well: it was April 8 1968, the week before his 18th birthday, and he was in the first draft lottery for the Vietnam War. As luck would have it, the horticulture student from Meramec Community College drew a high number, and so was able to continue in his job at the Garden. He was assigned to assist Charles Kreher, a 30-year staffer in 40-year veteran laa Volff. — charge of water lilies. “My first weekend of work, I was told not to let anyone in the greenhouse. I was watering and turned around and there was an elderly gentleman. I told him ‘Sir, you're not allowed to be here.’ He ae ‘Son, ve been working on water lilies longer than you’ve been alive.’ It was George Pring, the Garden’s world-renowned expert on water lilies!” In 2008, Steve celebrates his 40-year anniversary and has followed in his mentor’s path as the senior horticulturist in charge of water lilies. He also grows the cascade and single-stem chrysanthemums in the Japanese Garden. “The grounds were almost like a public park when I started—without many intensively planted areas,” says Wolff. “The Garden today has so many things of horticultural interest—tt feels like a much bigger garden!” Steve met his wife Doris at the Garden when she worked as a research assistant. They live in south St. Louis city and have four adult children. Their oldest daughter, Jennifer Wolff, works in the Garden’s Education Division. Stephen J. Robin Shirley A. Frost Signat Mr. Stephen J. Robin Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Frost Bae Acs Alex and Irene John Giesman Chocinski verertz Julius and Victoria dolski ney R. Siw Ms. Gianna Jacobson Mrs. Carolyn S Col. Arthur D. Thomas Mike and Agnes ski and Nancy Crocker Preckshot Dave, Cory, Anne, Thomas Ms. Ellen L. Witte Steve, = Kris Mrs. Nancy K. Thomas aihate Tee Redent ee entik Joan L. Timmerman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kedohl Walter, Jennie, Willie, -kenzie ES as Ms. Mackenzie E. Siders Clitlia and Betty Ms. Wanda V. Ruesch Engraved Rohde . Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kohde Major Darryl D. Fulton Clay Bricks Mr. and Mrs. Darryl D. Fulton Barbara Lange Scharnhorst Phyllis and Don Esther J. Phillips Caldwell Estate of Esther J. Phillips Mrs. Rebecca B. Smith Jacob M. R. Tuteur Drs. Peter and Susan Tuteur Elsa A. Clinger Richard James Olive Van Derhyden Ms. Helen Van Derhyden Mr. and Mrs. James E. Revels Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Revels Summer 2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 25 Wire lnage YT Exploring Trees Inside and Out Through September 1, Brookings Interpretative Center beside the Climatron® “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” encourages kids of all ages to explore the beauty of the great outdoors through the incredible wonders of trees. Presented by Doubletree Hotels and developed by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, this nationally touring exhibit allows children to explore trees in a multi- sensory way. Children will be able to: * Sit inside a giant leaf and be surrounded by the light, sound, and sensation of photosynthesis. * Help a seed “grow” into a young oak inside a huge acorn. ¢ Smell scents from various trees, guess what they might be, then discover just a few of the many products we get from trees. * Crawl through a log and experience it as a habitat for other living things. * Hear the sounds of animals that live in trees, and even become a forest creature in a “green screen” experience that allows children to fly like a bird and soar over the treetops. * “Perch” in a larger-than-life bird’s nest and play among the nest’s eggs and sticks. The Garden is the first botanical garden to showcase the “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” traveling exhibit after a successful premiere at the DOP) Jee NB An, See oe a, Pst eI gS UROL | em ees bpd poem vere YE Mae Cee Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. Whitaker Music Festival © Wednesdays through August 13, 7:30 p.m. (free admission after 5 p.m.) Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic suppers to enjoy during the annual free concert series. Picnicking is allowed on these nights only, and food and drink may also be purchased. The festival is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community. Wings of Wonder 2 © Thursday, July 10, 11 a.m., Butterfly House Investigate butterfly behaviors by studying the Tropical Conservatory in the same way a scientist would. Use real butterfly eggs, caterpillars, pupae, and live cockroaches to discuss metamorphosis and anatomy. es ee - . ae 2 — ss ay J Members’ Family Picnic 2 © Friday, July 11, 6 to 9 p.m. Cohen Amphitheater, FREE Last year’s inaugural Members’ Family Picnic was a huge success, so mark your calendars. Activities include face painting, games, crafts, and more! Enjoy the Schnuck Children’s Garden as well. Reservations required. Please call (314) 577-9570 or log on to www.mobot.org/membership. photo by Josh Mc photo by Diane Wilson Ivey Selkirk: Antique Roadshow & Friday, July 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orthwein Display Hall Trash or treasure? Find out just what that family heirloom is worth. Specialists from Ivey-Selkirk, the second oldest auction house in the U.S., will be offering verbal appraisals of antiques and collectibles. Limit two items per person. Happy Birthday, Henry! © Thursday, July 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In honor of Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 208th birthday, admission to the Garden is free all day. Meet Henry Shaw and tour his home, Tower Grove House. Enjoy old-fashioned entertainment, a Victorian fashion parade, and refreshments (while supplies last). Bring your bike and take a tour of Tower Grove Park during Trailnet’s annual “Petal Pedal.” Register in the Garden’s east parking lot from 10 to 11 a.m. © = fun for families : @ = members’ event $ temper. ture average July 2008 2 a> R() 2 a ge monthly precipitation: 3.90 in. V¥ £44040 SD ALAR LENZ GL. MAX Ne Sat LI pvt aot a daylily sacred lotus mimosa hibiscus water lily SUNDAY MONDAY ‘TUESDAY WEDNESDAY ‘THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Ol (2 O3 O04 O5 ~ Seasons of the Heartland INDEPENDENCE DAy photo exhibition through Aug. 17 ~ Great Green Adventures soy 2 * da 0 in the Children’s Garden; ~ Anita antembe 09 Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to neon; W hit Ita Le ad lr: Rosaniond Gy) ay ~ Free admission all day, Sat., 1 to 3 p.m. See p MUSIC FESTIVAL — 7:30 p.m m Ve 9 to 5 p.m O06 O7 O08 09 10 11 12 5 Ss / & Members’ Day: Wings of a / } ‘Ja wier Won der, 11 a.m H W h | ta k e r : Mendoza ro) e MUSIC FESTIVAL | 7:30 p.m. & Members’ Family Picnic, = ween ; i 6 to 9 p.m., Butterfly School Academy ie { we 3c © Camp Bugaloo: Blossoms reg 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ov & 1 ital. 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Daily collection through October at the Garden’s Monsanto Center at 4500 Shaw Boulevard. photos by Beth Haines, Brian Mueller, Chris Starbuck, and Leslie Wallace. by Josh Monken 2 O Jap anese Festival | Presented by Wachovia A celebration of Japanese culture, art, dance, fashion, and food Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, September 1 Experience the lightning-fast drama of a sumo match. Listen to the thunderous pounding rhythms of taiko drums. Japanese Festival features fashion shows and flower arranging, martial arts and anime screenings. New this year: rakugu, the Japanese art of “sit-down” comedy! Stroll through the Japanese Garden by candlelight. Browse the marketplace for Japanese souvenirs or the food court for green tea ice cream. Visit www.mobot.org to download the complete schedule. Admission: $10 adults; $7 seniors (65+); $3 Garden members and children (12 and under). Avoid the lines: purchase advance tickets online. Visit www.mobot.org and click on “Tickets.” Just enter your member number and the promotion code henryshaw to obtain your discount. Additional sponsorship provided by Novus International, Inc. Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. New Member Orientation @ Saturday, August 2, noon, Shoenberg Theater Learn about events, discounts, classes, and all the benefits of membership. Participants receive Bonus Bloom passes and discounts in Sassafras and the Garden Gate Shop. Bring your friends who are interested in membership too! Whitaker Music Festival © Wednesdays, August 6 and 13, 7:30 p.m. (free admission after 5 p.m.) Don’t miss the last two free concerts. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic suppers to enjoy. Picnicking is allowed on these nights only, and food and drink may also be purchased. The festival is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community. Members’ Day: Edward L. Bakewell Jr. Ottoman Garden Tour Thursday, August 7, 1 p.m., Shoenberg Theater and Bakewell Ottoman Garden Learn how the historical and cultural influences at the height of the Ottoman Empire are represented in the lush and peaceful setting of this unique quarter-acre garden. Docent-led tour immediately follows. Best Homegrown Tomato Challenge Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to noon, Cohen Amphitheater Two $2,500 grand prizes will be awarded to the gardeners whose large and small homegrown tomatoes are judged the overall best. Contestant entry forms will be available this summer at local Schnucks, Dierbergs, and Shop ’n Save grocery stores. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; judging at 11:30 a.m. Winners announced at noon. Sponsored by NatureSweet. Shroud of Turin: The Holographic Experience Monday, August 18, 5:30 p.m., Shoenberg Theater Presentation by Dr. Avinoam Danin and Dr. Petrus Soons. Dr. Danin 1s co-author of the Flora of the Shroud of Turin and has studied botanical evidence of flowers and a “crown of thorns” on the garment believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. Dr. Soons’s three-dimensional holograms of the shroud offer another view. Reception immediately following. ae ee i : © = fun for families : @ = members’ event Celebrate Membership Weekend Saturday—Sunday, August 23—24 Celebrate membership with the ZMD cultural institutions: the Saint Louis Art Museum, History Museum, Zoo, and Science Center. Present your Garden membership card and you'll receive discounted or free entry to exhibitions, discounts on food, gifts, and membership! V¥ d4cat SO Lik VWEW LE, 6 GOWTHOAG TI POUCdst dl WWW. 2 A Uu ; average temperature: 78.25 ) a . Os OOS ' average monthly precipitation: 2.98 in. dahlia canna butterfly bush gladiolus sunflower SUNDAY LS TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY - | . (02 now through October 31 _ Last day: September 1 m4 During the heat of the summer, enjoy | Climb inside a large burr ; ® Seasons of the Heartland three gracious fountains by Nikide _ } oak, explore the inside photo exinhiian thrush . ; Fi : FA ug. Saint Phalle. Don’t miss the Serpent C ) OT of an oversized leaf, and ~ Great Green Adventures & New ed Orientation, Tree, The Three Graces (left), and crawl through the hollow in the Children’s Garden; noo So ee 3 ! . Tues.—Sat., 10 a.m. to noon; | — MBG Day G Society sale Star Fountain (inside the Climatron). : of a giant log. Sat, 1 to 3 p.m. See p. 19. {98 Craft Saturdry, BH O7 O8 O9 @ Members’ Day: Bakewell Ottoman Garden Tour, p.m. ST » Las Vegas mnt o 5 Wn revue by © Orchid Society of Greater : Laytham A ; St. Louis plant auction W h | t d k a and Holmes ie, te $a ~ Camp Bugaloo: Bugs ~ Henry Shaw Cactus Society Noon to 5 p.m. MUSIC FESTIVAL | 7:30 pa show and sale 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ~ Best Homegrown Tomato “ Henry Shaw Cactus Society | Henry ee Cactus Society C pebenige ees by show and sale show — NatureSw At ~ Greater St. on Iris © Henry Shaw Cactus Society . * a oe a Society s show and sale whi t Ita ke er: ) ~ Henry Shaw Cactus Society BC: Bugaloo: Bug: at ee Chater. if tao Seas Phat iden Pestts 1 Rig Ae Saas > amp Bugaloo: Bugs © Henry Shaw Cactus Society! Henry Shaw Cactus Society MUSIC FESTIVAL 7:30 p.n LM © Henry Shaw Cactus Society show and sale $a BH show and sale show and sale 1G show and sale ~ Public Tour Days EWC 17 18 ie, 20 21 ae 23 © Greater St. Louis Ins Society sale ; © Henry Shaw Cactus Society & Membership Weekend show and sale ~ Shroud of Turin presentation, _ ~ Greater St. Louis Daylily ® Public Tour Days EWC 5:30 p.m., ST © Evening hours until 8 p.m. Association sale 24 25 26 27 28 29 30) & Membership Weekend © Greater St. Louis Daylily Association sale © Evening hours until 8 p.m. photos by Carol Gravens, Thomas Pope, Charles Schmidt, Chris Starbuck, and Leslie Wallace. Osborn h phe t nto by Heather Marte Don’t wait another week to enjoy Niki Nights! Featuring the gorgeous summer Garden, background music, and self-guided tours of the sculptures transformed by lighting into glittering spectacle. It’s “‘a pure delight,” writes David Bonetti in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hear the words of Niki and her collaborators with a free audio tour via cell phone. Admission: adults $7, Garden members $5, and children (12 and under) $3. The Schnuck Children’s Garden is open until dusk for no extra charge. Purchase advance tickets online. Visit www.mobot.org and click on “Tickets.” Just enter your member number and the promotion code henryshaw to obtain your discount. Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Companies, Sachs Properties, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. Grandparents’ Day @ © Sunday, September 7, 1 to 3 p.m., Cohen Amphitheater Share a fun-filled afternoon with your grandchild in the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden. Purchase a photo button, enjoy a snack, and create a botanical craft. Reservations required. Please call (314) 577-9570 or log on to www.mobot.org/membership. Members’ Day: Greenhouse Tour ©& Friday, September 19, 11 a.m., Shoenberg Theater and Greenhouse Complex Learn what it takes to prepare and maintain the beauty of award-winning horticultural displays. Take a tour behind the scenes of the Garden’s greenhouse complex. Register now for Fall Strollerobics ©) Join a certified instructor on a low- impact fitness walk through the Garden and discover areas that are most interesting to young children in strollers. Sessions start in September and continue for eight weeks. Choice of weekday morning one-hour sessions at 9:30 a.m. Fee for eight sessions 1s $55 ($50 for Garden members). Limited class size. Call (314) 577-9506 during weekday business hours. ©) = fun for families : @ = members’ event Register now for Fall Early Childhood Classes © Explore the amazing world of nature with your child. Little Sprouts and Garden Buds are 90-minute sessions for preschoolers that include a walk in the Garden or Shaw Nature Reserve, an activity, song or story, and a snack. Garden Kids is for ages six through eight. At Oaks and Acorns, make a botanical craft project with your grandchild. Fee. Limited class size. Advance registration required. Go to www.mobot.org; click on Education. To register, call (314) 577-9506 during weekday business hours. Bran Mueller Best of Missouri Market © Saturday—Sunday, October 4-5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 17th annual Best of Missouri Market® returns with over 30 new vendors and lots of returning familiar favorites. Fresh food, family fun, and plenty of finds for your holiday shopping list—the best from all over the state, found together in St. Louis, only at the Market! & Members enjoy early bird shopping privileges and refreshments on Saturday starting at 7 a.m. Visit www.mobot.org for complete photo by Wiildt Ss itl DIOOTTIT dowmload the podcast at www. Se eae org average monthl September : average temperature: 70.2 2008 | y precipitation: 2.96 in. i * toad lily blood flower coneflower sneezeweed fountain grass SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Ol O2 03 O04 05 0 LABOR DAY ILAMADAN BEGINS ss 6 => , : 2 % JAPAN NESE® § ~ Great Green Adventures VALS in the Children’s Garden; al ~ LAST DAY: Exploring Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to noon; P {} $a © Gateway West Gesneriad Trees Inside and Out Sat., 1 to 3 p.m. See p. 19. = i ae Society show and sale Q7 O08 O9 10 11 12 13 GRANDPARENTS DAY @ Grandparents’ Day, © St. Louis Carnivorous Plant l to? : Society show and s ™ Gateway West Gesneriad © Mighty Monarch Fiesta Society show and sale $@ BH See p. 21. y De eed 14 15 16 19 20 @ Members’ Day: sreenhouse Tour, © Greater St. Louis Daffodil 11 am., ST Society sale © Fabric art - Ann Cove Prairie Day mee through Nov. 14 © Craft Saturday ~ Heirloom Bulb Sale GGS © Heirloom Bulb an GGS 21 22 23 26 oi oZ= - ss © * & i Homes and nee ~ Greater St. Louis Daffodil 3 rergy Festival. EWC Society sale on = | v™ $u a ny apsody in Bloom ie KFUO, “~ Heirloom Bulb Sale. GGS O==pz ] 4 (7) H 10 am. to 3 pa = wo j 2 Ss “XP 28 SS =: 30 KEY (All events take place at the Garden unless othenvise noted.) = 9 4 PLASTIC POT CA = Cohen amphitheater > A XOsH HASHANAH RECYCLING CL = Climatron lawn Butterfly Fiat (636) 530-0076 ——-s GGS = Garden Gate Shop in RC EWC = EarthWays Center, (314) 577-0220 00 =z through @rioher B4 JE = Jordan Education Wing in RC LS = os Shop Around the Corner, ae 577-0891 o) —————— , C = Kemper Center for Home Gardening SNR = Shaw Nature Reserve, (636) 4 o== SP = Spink Pavilion @ Members-only R = Ridgway Center @ Reservations ee SS = Sassafras, the Garden’s cafe ince © hee © Green House Tour EWC ST = Shoenberg Theater in | photos by Becky Homan, Brian Mueller, T. , Tammy Palmier, John Smelser, and Leslie Wallace Worried about highway construction? The Garden is... For latest directions, visit www.mobot.org. General information Hours The Garden is open every day except December 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. General admission* Adults age 13-64 $8 Mem a ders and children 12 and under .... free St. Louis City and County visitors, with proof of residency, receive a discount on admission and free admittance on Wednesday and Saturday mornings until noon (unless special event pricing applies). ca *Special events require an additional fee. Phone numbers Gig oe Teg rs 2c 9 eee (314) 577-5100 Education (314) 577-5140 SION SUOUIS Gaisiieennc (314) 577-0275 a kee 010) =) ac) ot eee eee (314) 577-5118 Institutional Advancement.... (314) 577-9500 Hort. Answer Service ......... (314) 577-5143 Volunteer (314) 577-5187 24-Hour Event Hotline ....... (314) 577-9400 Off-site locations Butterfly House sicicssessescidins (636) 530-0076 Barth Ways Center .....:0s.004 (314) 577-0220 Shaw Nature Reserve ......... (636) 451-3512 Credit Editor: E oon MeNulty Designer: Ellen Flesch Cover photo: La Cabeza by Niki de Saint Phalle. Photo by Heather Marie Osborn. ©2008 Missouri Botanical Garden Phe Bulletin is a benetit of Garden membership, Phe BULLETIN (ISSN 0026-6507) is published quarterly by the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110. Periodicals postage paid at St. Louis, MO. Postmaster: Please send address changes to: iy tin, Missouri Botanical Garden, . Box 299, St. Louis, MO 63166-0299, ® The Bulletin is Leronoe on Be sae consumer recycled paper. Ple: ‘cle it again—or pass it along to a arene 1. “poppiiteg up at the “hat Gate Shi And who knows, maybe they will ls a gome to your garden! (314) 577-5137 y 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Members 10% off every day, GARDEN GATE SHOP 20% off on members’ days. PERIODICALS MISSOURI! BOTANICAL GARDEN VG POSTAGE PAID AT P.O. Box 299 @& Sy Louis, MO 63166-0299 ST. LOUIS, MO MISSOURI OTANICAL GARDEN To discover and share knowledge about plants and their environment, in order to preserve and enrich life. —mission of the Missourt Botanical Garden While we celebrate our past, we also Henry Shaw has been carried on by generations of trustees, donors, staff, volunteers, and friends. We owe our many successes to the vision and dedication of key individuals, such as Nora Stern and Ellen Dubinsky, founders of the annual Best of Missouri Market. How wonderful that they were honored this year with the William T. Kemper Foundation— Commerce Bank Trustee Community Service Award! This October, systematics symposium, followed in November by a new conference dedicated to ethnobotany. As we approach Thanksgiving and the holidays, in a spirit of gratitude for Shaw’s vision and legacy, may we all take action together to leave the world in a better ” themselves, the natural habitats of which are global climate change, the Garden has outgrown Shaw’s old stone walls to become a world leader in botanical science, conservation, and the protection of biodiversity, with operations in thirty-six countries around the globe. condition for future generations. great beauty, where the pert to,” and where visitors could contemplate the “wisdom anc goodness of God as shown in the growth of flowers, fruits, The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates our sesquicentennial—our 15 in 2009. This fall, we celebrate the launch of the first major publication in 20 years on the Garden’s history. The Missouri Botanical Garden: Green for 150 Years chronicles the rise of Henry Shaw and the institution he created from inception through dynamic present. On Thursday, October 16, members are invited to the presentation of nationally renowned garden photographer Ian Adams, who shot the gorgeous contemporary images in the book. l Cdr. Rowen Dr. Peter H. Raven, President's Comment In 1859, Henry S “for all time for the public good.” “instruction of pupils shall be attended yaw opened the Missouri Botanical Garden Shaw envisioned a place of pon and other products of the vegetable kingdom.” One hundred and fifty years later, the Garden is a beloved and beautiful oasis for beleaguered urbanites, with seventy- nine acres of magnificent gardens, historic conservatories, and rare collections of plants. It is also a sanctuary for the plants shrinking at alarming rates. In this new era of Oth anniversary— ook forward to the next 150 years. The work of the Garden will host botanists from around the world at our annual President Board of Trustees Mr. Nicholas L. Reding, Chair Carolyn W. Losos, Vice Chair Ms. Mary Randolph Ballinger Catherine B. Berges A. roW. : Siaphen Maritz Mr. Robert D. Millstone G eae P. Morley r. Jar PL Nag, er Mrs. Cynthia Peters Laura H. Reeves Mr. Steven C. Roberts Z Mr. Scott C. Schnuck Mr, Rex A. Singuefield Nancy R. Siwak ‘he Hon, Francis G. Slay Mr. puree Cris ise: Dr. Mark S. Wrighton — eritus Trustees Ar. Clarence C. Barksdale I Se ie ee S SSS 8 rot eh Led oma & So ere a ts oe = oe = — 6 SDS ey ct) Tp Gh ds — = Gg as od 2 99 am a YG = = = c e =o. eo r L. B. Eckelkamp, Jr. Mr. M. Peter Fischer Mrs. Marilyn Fox Mrs. Margaret B. Grigg Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Mr. Robert R. Hermann Mr. Edward D. Higgins Mrs. Warren G. Keinath, Jr. Mr. S. Lee Kling* Mr. Ralph Korte Mr. Robert E. Kresko June M. Kummer Mr, E, Desmond Lee, Jr. Doris M. Lichtenstein Lucy Lopata Mr. Douglas B. MacCarthy i E. Newman r. William R. Orthwein, Jr. Mr. Roy Pfautch Mrs. Lucianna Gladney Ross Mr. Anthony F. Sansone, Sr. Mr. Warren M. Shapleigh Mr. Joseph F. Shaughnessy Fall 2008 Mr. Robert B. Smith Mrs. C. C. Johnson Spink Mrs, o. G. Stern Dr. George E, Thoma Mr. Jack E. Thomas Mrs. Robert P. Tschudy *. John K. Wallace, Jr. Mr. O. Sage Wightman III Mrs. Kaymond H. Wittcott Mr. Harry E. Wuertenbaecher, Jr. Honorary Trustees Dr. Werner Greuter Dr. Surinder M. Sehgal Members Carol Squires, President * deceased sete ube Subdistr of the Metropo itan ill Park and Museum District Robert H. Orchard Martin Schweig Pamela Shephard Walter G. Stern Charles A. Stewart, Jr. Marjorie Roy ere ariGie Sr Hillary B. Zimmerman Non-y ting advis ry members: Willie J. Meadows Janice M. Nelson James H. Yemm Table of Contents Departments From the President ....... PASO Cx ose oe hae ae et In Your Garden Now..... PIC ners seeuee ees (sree Livin, 6 nasi es Making a Difference ...... Family of Attractions. ..... "TETADUWEES a. 44. a oe oak eR oe Events & Calendar........ [e—19 2022 26-31 Win 10% off in the Garden Gate Shop We want your feedback on the calendar and events section of the Bulletin. Currently, these pages include an actual calendar page for each month. They are printed sideways for easy hanging. Is this format helpful? Does it distract you? Do you think it allows adequate coverage of events at the Garden? The first 25 readers who send in their feedback will receive a coupon for 10% off any one item, in addition to the standard member discount, in the Garden Gate Shop. Write to the editor at: Elzabeth.McNulty@mobot.org. ‘: oe . S—9 Science & Conservation Herbarium Reaches Six Million Specimens Co it eer MISSOURI BOTAN ICA SEP 2 3 2008 GARDEN LIBRARY 10- 1 1 Home Gardening The Green Menace—Emerald Ash Borers Arrive 14-15 Education Horticulture Helps Children with Autism & SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT The Missouri Botanical Garden strives to make the most sustainable choices for the future of people, plants, and the planet. The Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin is printed on paper containing 100% post-consumer recycled content, that is, paper that you might have placed in the recycle bin in your home or office this year. It is manufactured using wind power, a renewable energy source. We print locally, so there 1s no long-haul transportation, and we're reinvesting in our community. Why do we print at all? Why not go online? Because paper still has a place: in your purse or briefcase, on a plane, during lunch in the park. That’s why we work hard to choose the most environmentally responsible and once you've paper around. So enjoy your Bulletin in good conscience read it, please be sure to recycle it or pass it on to a friend. en Bulletin 3 =. Fall 2008 Missouri Botanical Gari " ; aiaw Doris and David B. Lichtenstein with their family at the dedication of the new Doris Waters Harris Lichtenstein Victorian District. New Victorian District Dedicated On June 13, the Garden formally dedicated the new Doris Waters Harris Lichtenstein Victorian District. Visitors to the area enjoyed lemonade and cookies and received a commemorative fan while exploring the revamped district with actors dressed in Victorian costume. The new area — unifies and enhances several gardens and Victorian-era buildings. “The area has been transformed into the kind of Victorian promenade and showplace that Henry Shaw would have loved,” says Dr. Peter Raven, president of the Garden. [Improvements were made thanks to a generous gift of the David B. Lichtenstein Foundation. Graceful columns mark the north and south entrances. A new pincushion garden of annual plants and succulents that require little water grows along the path south of the Museum Building. Many paths have been resurfaced in brick, aggregate and other historically appropriate materials, embedded with medallions honoring the Lichtenstein’s gift. Some paths were redirected for more scenic views and new lighting was added. Construction began last summer. Many areas encompassed by the new district already reflect Shaw’s Victorian style, thanks to the generosity of donors throughout the years: the Kresko Family Victorian Garden, the Kaeser Memorial Maze, the Piper Observatory, and the St. Louis Herb Society Herb Garden. Adelaide Cherbonnier Greensfelder Medal Awarded to Dr. Brent Elliott The Garden has awarded the 2008 Greenstelder Medal to Dr. Brent Elhott, librarian and archivist at the Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Library in London. The Albert P. and Blanche Y. Greensfelder Medal was established in 1980. It honors individuals who ni Dr. Brent Elliot receives the land ; cal j Greensfelder Medal presented andscape, garden and park planning, anc Pe, 8 I I i by Dr. Peter Raven. have made significant contributions to pols design for urban improvement. The 2008 award was presented at the dedication of the Doris Waters Harris Lichtenstein Victorian District at the Garden on June 13. Dr. Elhott is a renowned authority on Victorian gardens. He collaborated on the landscape design and interpretation of the new Victorian District. 4 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Fall 2008 In memoriam: Adelaide “Jabber” Cherbonnier | 1926-2008 Adelaide “Jabber” Cherbonnier, a staunch supporter of the arts in St. Louis and long-time fnend of the Garden, died February 23, 2008. Her death was caused by complications related to a stroke she suffered in 2004. Ms. Cherbonnier spent many years as a real estate agent with Edward L. Bakewell Realtors and co-founded the Arts and Education Council of St. Louis in 1963. She spent her winter months on Captiva Island, Florida, where she was a strong supporter of the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). She was past president of the St. Louis Junior League and served on several local boards, including those of Forest Park Forever and Ilhnois Foundation for Dance. Her volunteer work and commitment to the Garden began in the early 1980s, With her father, Edward G. Cherbonnier, she created a memorial for her mother 1a gift to the English Woodland Garden. Ms. — wit Cherbonnier later helped to renovate the pathways to make it accessible to people with disabilities. The Garden will install a copper swing in the English Woodland Garden in memory of Ms. Cherbonnier. S. Lee Kling | 1928-2008 S. Lee Kling, a philanthropist, businessman, and influential Democrat, died July 26, 2008, in his home. The cause of death was lung cancer. Mr. Kling was S. Lee Kling chairman of the Kling Co., an insurance, consulting, and investment firm. His political influence was remarkable and his professional accomplishments numerous, but it was Mr. Kling’s philanthropic spirit and commitment to preservation and restoration that led him to a leadership role at the Missourt Botanical Garden. His involvement with the Garden began in the mid- 1980s with his support of the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summut. At the ttme, Mr. Kling’s home and farm were adjacent to the Reserve. He supported projects such as wetlands restoration and the planting of prairie grasses. He also served on the Reserve's Advisory Board and hosted several events at the Reserve to enlist the support of associates and friends. His steadfast promotion helped secure state funding for both conservation work and road improvements in Gray Summit. Mr. Kling became a member of the Garden’s Board of Trustees in 2004. He served the board in several capacities, including seeking support from other business leaders on behalf of the Garden. photo by Justin Visnesky Sassafras First Certified Green Restaurant™ in Missouri The Missouri Botanical Garden’s cafe, Sassafras, has become the first Certified Green Restaurant™ in the state of Missoun. The official designation was made by the Green Restaurant Association “ce (GRA), a national nonprofit organization whose mission is “to create an ecologically sustainable restaurant industry.” “The Garden takes pride in this certification, which is another way we stand behind our mission to preserve the planet,” says Garden President Dr. Peter Raven. “As stewards of the Earth, we must continually seek out ways to become more environmentally friendly in all of our practices.” The restaurant was remodeled in early 2005 to incorporate environmentally friendly materials and principles. Tabletops and divider walls are made of recycled paper products and renewable agricultural resources. Areas around the service counter are made — — of natural cork. Ceiling tiles contain over 70-percent recycled Sassafras, newly named Missouri’s first Certified Green Restaurant™, =. content. Natural light is maximized through skylights and features green design as well as sustainable practice. windows. Ceiling lights use energy efficient fluorescent bulbs, and accent lighting uses compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs). Visitors will find tips and advice on table displays and wall signs. Napkins and menus are now made from 90- and 100-percent ee ~ 144 y ay d Tt, yr q a } . . . To become certified, the GRA performed a thorough evaluation post-consumer recycled paper with no chlorine. Food is served aN isting articec < ¢ Wad anti « f ’ oO . . : of existing practices and made recommendations for the Garden on washable dishware with real cutlery (less disposable waste). and Catering St. Louis, which operates Sassafras, to improve Aerators installed on kitchen sink equipment help to conserve sustainability even further. The Garden - required to make water. Sassafras recycles all paper, glass, plastic, aluminum, steel, four improvements per year to maintain. standing as a Certified Green Restaurant. cardboard, and more. Visitors are also encouraged to recycle waste in marked bins at the restaurant entrance. “The cafe at the Missouri Botanical Garden Joins over 260 “The Garden recognizes the need to continually learn about restaurants nationwide in making a commitment to sustainable and incorporate sustainable practices,” said Jean Ponzi, program practices,” says GRA President Michael Oshman. “Sassafras manager at the EarthWays Center, a division of the Garden. already had in place many of the kinds of measures we “Going green is a process. We're striving for ways to grow more = - F ~ 7 » 1 ate a . . . . ae 5 recommend and has committed to doing more. sustainable in all that we do, especially in our service to visitors.” Lightning Strikes Historic Bald Cypress In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 27, lightning struck one of the bald cypresses (Taxodium distichum) in the Garden’s central axis. The Garden’s public information officer, Karen Hagenow, was walking through the Garden en route to an early-morning, live-media satellite feed when the sky flashed pink and she heard a deafening roar. She made it to her appointment unscathed; however, the tree was damaged. “A lightning strike will certainly shorten the tree’s life,” says Vice-President of Horticulture James Cocos, “but the tree poses no danger and we will enjoy it as long as we can while monitoring its health.” Currently, 28 trees on Garden grounds are protected from lightning strikes. Sixty-four more trees have been identified for protection. To help protect these trees, please consider a donation to the Henry Shaw Fund. Call (314) 577-9495, Lightning damage on a bald cypress near the Climatron. 1e Garden needs your help to protect these trees. Fall 2008 ~—= Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 5 fr sD . NE WV S Setence J Condewaltion William L. Brown Award Given to Dr. Nancy Turner The Wilham L. Brown Center Dr. Nancy Turner tor Plant ae IXesources has ed the 2008 Wilham L. Brown Award for Excellence to Nancy Turner oo AW ATC of the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Turner is an ethnobotanist who has devoted her career to the study and preservation of native North American plant genetic resources, The new medical clinic in. Mahabo, Madagascar, helps alleviate the especially those of the indigenous peoples of the = poverty that drives local people to destroy the forest. northwest. The Garden’s William L. Brown Center : oe 4k presents the Wilham L. Brown Award for Excellence Garden Helps Open Clinic in Madagascar biannually in recognition of the outstanding contributions of an individual in the field of genetic A littoral forest is a humud forest growing on old sand dunes. The Peeenisce Conseau Gn and tae. The aman ied littoral forest of Madagascar has a very diverse plant lite with many possible through a generous endowment from the species that occur nowhere else in the world. It is extremely threatened Sehgal Family Foundation, in cooperation with the by exploitation for timber and cultivation, and is under-represented in le ce Pye. Sas (Poe: the country’s protected-area network. The Agnalazaha Forest in the commune of Mahabo-Manaivo is one of ainer W. Bussmann ‘ e8 a 5 : . a Douglas Sharon the largest remaining fragments of this vegetation type and thus a priority oa for the Garden’s Madagascar site-based conservation program. Garden Ethnobotany staff met with the community and learned that while inhabitants knew < : their exploitation of the forest was damaging it, they were forced to do ymposium Pr sO because of poverty. When asked what might improve theit standard and Book Signing a us ae as | of living, so that they did not have to destroy the forest, inhabitants @ Bb te los cuatvien : t a ri ; / j ; ram me °cicinal dane | requested a new medical clinic. By honoring this commitment, the Friday-Saturday, November 7-8 Garden has won the trust of local communities, thereby enabling us to The Garden’s William L. Brown work closely with them to conserve the rare Agnalazaha forest and all Center has announced a two- the lovely and rare plants and animals that survive within its limits. day symposium on Ethnobotany: The Integration of Science and Traditional Knowledge. Brown Award recipient Dr. Nancy Turner will Award-Winning Oaks Earlier this year, the American Public Gardens deliver the keynote address. In conjunction with the Brown Symposium, the Garden Gate Shop will host Association certified the Garden as a partner in a multi-author ethnobotany book signing on Friday, the first multisite Quercus (oak) collection to November 7, trom 9:30 to 6:30 p.m. A epee Ae niet ohical sta in the Marty Amiedeai open to the public will be hosted by Island Press in Plant Collections Consortium (NAPCC). The Garden joins 14 other institutions nationwide honor of Dr. Gary Nabhan’s new book Where Our Food Comes From: Retracing Nikolay Vavilov’s Quest ie : ) End Famine. Other ethnobotany authors will sig which will collaborate to strengthen their to End Famine. Other ethnobotany authors will sign fp : ; “ir books including: unified collection and preserve plant diversity their books including of oaks. They will make tree data and germplasm = //is Sluimard eak (Quercus : : Stina is awe at ie a5 ° Ethnobotany by Dr. Gary Martin and « fe ( S 7 different oak species at the Dr. Cath Cotton Garden, which are part of the * Footprints in the Forest by Dr. Wilham Balee (plant genetic material) available to each other for evaluation, selection, breeding, and various other research purposes. The Garden’s collection A NN, 4PCC oak collection. ° The Earth’s Blanket: Traditional Teachings for includes 385 individual oak trees representing 48 eh aie ie is ‘iff : Sustainable Living by Dr. Nancy Turner different taxa, or species. . ae ene: I * Home Gardens and Agrobiodiversity “The Missourt Botanical Garden stands among a prestigious group by Pablo B. Eyzaguirre of gardens and arboreta that have committed themselves to the * Magic and Medicinal Flora of Peru conservation and care of specific plant collections curated at the highest by Rainer Bussmann and Douglas Sharon professional level,” says Pamela Allenstein, NAPCC coordinator. 6 Missoun’ Botanical Garden Bulletin Fall 2008 First opened to the public in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a National Historic Landmark and the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the nation. The year 2009 will mark the Garden's 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial (from the Latin sesqui, one-and- a-half, and centum, /iindred). Throughout 2008 and 2009, we will explore the people, stories, and places that make up the Garden’s rich history. pee cole John Feugh on the back stairs of Tower Grove House in 1930. Feugh worked as Shaw’s personal assistant in Shaw’s final years. John Feugh Personal Assistant to Henry Shaw Henry Shaw, as a person, is a source of interest to everyone who visits his extraordinary garden. Having no wife or children, and leaving very few personal papers, the private side of Shaw’s life remains something of a mystery. Thus, we are lucky to have the account of one —_ d age: John Feugh, Shaw’s personal assistant for the last c person who knew him well in his o ten years of his life. Hired in 1879, Feugh lived in a house on Garden grounds for 35 years. He was interviewed about his memories of Henry Shaw by reporter Walter J. Monaghan for an article published in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat Sunday Magazine on October 9, 1932. The story of how he came to be hired and stay with Shaw gives us a glimpse of Shaw’s values. At age 28, Feugh arrived in St. Louis from rural Georgia, penniless and looking for work. He spent his first night with a woman who took in the homeless. She suggested that he see Shaw about a job at his city house at Seventh and Locust streets. As written in the Globe-Democrat, Feugh recounts their conversation: “Mister Shaw asked me where I was from, and when I told him, he asked me if I could read and write. He was surprised when I told him | could because then Negro boys from the South who had any education at all were rare.” Shaw hired him and he became Shaw’s personal messenger. When Shaw moved permanently to Tower Grove House, John Feugh moved there as well, serving as the farm foreman. He described what he did at the country estate: “A great many of these big trees you see here I hauled in my wagon behind a pair of Mister Shaw’s frisky bays from the depot to the places where they were to be set out... | have planted them here myself.” Following Shaw’s death in 1889, Feugh continued to live on the grounds and had an office in Tower Grove House as caretaker of “Shaw’s Museum.” He died on November 30, 1939, at age 88. Feugh maintained there were three great Americans—George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Shaw. And he would never discuss anything that might “touch too deeply the purely personal side” of Shaw’s life. en Bulletin Vi = Fall 2008 Missourt Botanical Gari The six millionth specimen, a new species of philodendron, is so large that it requires seven herbarium sheets for a single leaf. From left: Dr. Robert Magill, vice president of science and conservation; Dr. Thomas Croat, discoverer of the new species; and Dr. James Solomon, curator of the herbarium. THE Stx MILLION SPECIMEN HERBARIUM The Garden’s herbarium is the second largest in the Western Hemisphere—and among the fastest The Missouri Botanical Garden operates one of the largest and fastest growing herbaria in the world. With the addition of a specimen of Anthurium centimillesimum, a gigantic new aroid species from Ecuador, the Garden’s permanent collection of pressed and dried plant specimens has reached a milestone of six million specimens. A herbarium is essentially a “library” of plant specimens. The Garden’s herbarium includes 5.5 million vascular plants (flowering plants, ferns, and conifers). The Garden’s bryophyte collection (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts), at 500,000 specimens, is the third largest of its kind in the world. Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Vhs bale Wp WPL A bee yy i ‘4 Z ti he v . & Li ¥ ‘owing! growing: “The importance of these libraries of plants cannot be overstated,” says Dr. Robert Magil “There are an estimated 300,000 recognized, named species of plants, wit | =a , the Garden’s vice president of science and conservation. — 1 perhaps an additional 100,000 species still to be discovered. Herbaria are vital resources that allow botanists to organize information about this enormous diversity of plant life. Without a system of documentation that includes actual samples of the plants, it would be nearly impossible to make conclusions about the roles and relationships of plants, or to even verify the discovery of a species new to science.” Plant specimens are collected in the wild, pressed in newspaper folds, and dried in a wooden-framed plant press before being sent to the Garden's herbarium for study and identification. At the Garden, newly received specimens are — counted, recorded, and treated by freezing to kill insects that might eat them. Permanent labels are prepared from the collector’s field catalog for each specimen. The label contains information on where and when the specimen was gathered, by whom, and any features about the plant that are not readily apparent from the pressed specimen. The specimens are then studied by plant taxonomists with specialized knowledge of the group to which the plant in question belongs. Taxonomists will either identify the specimens, or recognize them as new to science. One specimen from each collection is mounted and added to the Garden’s herbarium. Any duplicates are distributed to other herbaria in exchange for specimens from their areas of activity; the Garden — exchanges specimens with about 400 other herbaria worldwide. Fall 2008 photo by Erin Whitson Plant mounter Anna Spencer sews dried plant material into place on acid-free archival herbarium sheets. Above right: The new anthurium discovered in Ecuador is named Anthurium centimillesimum because it is Dr. Croat’s personal 100,000th collection, a rare accomplishment. (Dr. Croat, pictured here, is six feet two inches tall.) Number Six Million The Missouri Botanical Garden’s six millionth herbarium specimen was collected in late 2007 by Dr. Thomas Croat, P. A. Schulz Curator of Botany. Croat discovered Anthurium centimillesimum while on a collecting trip in Ecuador’s Pichincha province, in an area of tropical rain forest. The giant plant was found growing on a steep bank next to a pasture. “At first | considered it impossible that this species was new, simply because the area was previously well collected,” says Croat. “Stull, after returning to the Garden, I went through all the existing species and none came close to this Anthurium.” Croat has been collecting plant specimens in the wild for over 41 years as part of the Garden’s science and conservation team. Anthurium centimillesimum is the 100,000th collection made by Croat, making him a member of an elite group that includes only a handful of scientists in history. Garden scientists conduct field research in 36 countries on six continents around the globe in an effort to collect, identify, and preserve plant specimens. Researchers focus their efforts on areas of high biological diversity, with the goal of characterizing and grouping the plant life they discover. Plants collected in the wild and accessioned to the herbarium form the basis of scholarly publications, including floras, which document the known information about the plant species found in a particular geographic region. These taxonomic tools allow the Garden’s wealth of plant information to be readily accessed by a wide variety of users throughout the worldwide scientific community. Join the Celebration! Friday, October 17, 2 p.m., Monsanto Center (4500 Shaw Blvd.) Join Mayor Francis Slay and Dr. Peter Raven at a ceremony to honor the 6 millionth addition to the herbarium. Meet Dr. Thomas Croat. Light refreshments served. “A fundamental part of our mission is to characterize, describe, and name the patterns of diversity found in the plant world,” says Dr. James Solomon, herbarium curator. “We then build the tools that allow people to learn about, understand, and communicate about that diversity. In order to find medicines or sustainably manage lands, you have to be able to recognize and know the species involved. Our work is helping to synthesize knowledge from around the globe to make this possible.” For more information on the Missouri Botanical Garden’s science and conservation work, visit www.mobot.org/plantscience. By the Numbers There are approximately 3,200 herbaria in the world. The average size is 100,000 specimens. The Missouri Botanical Garden herbarium holds 6 million. The stats: @® Herbarium ranking in the Western Hemisphere: 2nd largest @ Ranking in the world: 5th largest @® Growth rate: 123,000 new specimens added per year m The Garden’s herbarium includes specimens collected by Charles Darwin and Joseph Banks, who was on Captain James Cook’s first voyage around the world (1768-71). @ The Missouri Botanical Garden’s plant “library” has — over one million more mounted specimens than the St. Louis Public Library has books. Fall 2008 ~— Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin photo courtesy Thomas Croat 10 THE GREEN MENACE The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) arrived from Asia in packing materials | az 1] A } ,) : Be) y WT] { : 41GVKTIeCTAIC ATs n rarer 14 mad iINews. tor A Ei nerd ld ASN porer 18S Dad INe€ws To 8 by Chip Tynan, Garden Answer Man As the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported in August, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has recently been found in Wayne County in southeastern Missouri. For now, no additional EABs have been found elsewhere in the state, but it is only a matter of time. They have been found in Illinois for over two years. Aptly dubbed the “green menace,” the EAB is the greatest exotic invasive threat to American forests since the introductions of Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight. Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) 1s an exotic beetle that most likely arrived in North America via wood packing materials in shipping containers from Asia. It was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. Since then, it has spread to nine additional states and has been responsible for the death of tens of millions of ash trees. No native ash species are resistant, and the EAB attacks all tree sizes from saplings to mature trees. Infested trees typically die within one to three years. Symptoms of decline in infested trees typically occur in the upper canopy first. Sprouting of new branches from the trunk and lower limbs often accompanies advanced decline. Woodpeckers are highly attracted to EAB larvae tunneling beneath the bark, and unusual activity of woodpeckers in the upper branches of ash trees could be an early warning sign of a developing infestation. At the present time, no effective means have been found to curtail the spread of this pest. If this trend continues unchecked, it is presumed that all native species of ash will likely be destroyed in North America. In anticipation of this eventuality, Missouri Botanical Garden personnel are joining other conservation agencies in collecting seed of native ash to save germplasm for reestablishing ash trees at some future time. To learn more, visit the National Resources Conservation Service website: www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/pme.html. 4. A majestic native Missouri blue ash (Fraxinus Ash trees make up about three percent of the state’s forest, quadrangulata) near the Jenkins Daylily according to conservation officials. However, here in St. Louis, Garden. No native ash species can resist the that number is much higher: ash trees make up 14 percent of Emerald Ash Borer, which has now been street trees and 21 percent of park TLCS. Percentages are: even found in southeastern Missouri. — greater in Forest Park and on the Arch grounds. Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Fall 2008 What can homeowners do? m Learn to identify the EAB. Adults are an iridescent green color, but their small size (approximately one-half inch) and slender profile makes them easy to miss. Also, there are several other iridescent green “look-alike” insects found in Missouri. Download the helpful identification sheet from the Missouri Department of Conservation’s website to get started: mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Documents/11100.pdf. @ Maintain the health and vigor of existing trees. Watering during dry spells and periodic fertilization. Ash trees are susceptible to many other insect, disease, and environmental problems (see www. forestpests.org/ash). Minimizing these other problems is key to reducing overall stress. Studies show that EAB is highly attracted to stressed, open-grown ash trees. However, unlike other species of boring insects, it readily attacks healthy trees, regardless of location. # Do not plant any new ash trees. Most reputable nurseries no longer sell them. Utilize other tree species and create diverse plantings so your landscape contains no more than 10 percent of any one single species. ® Know about, but do not depend on, products. No product or method of treatment has proved to be 100 percent effective against emerald ash borer. Insecticides currently available work on a preventative basis only and do not control larvae already tunneling inside the tree. The University of Illinois Extension’s “insecticidal” fact sheet can be found at www.ipm.edu/pubs/eab_insecticidal_ management. pdf. @ Develop a relationship with a qualified tree care company. Newer products are currently under study. When they become available, they will likely be for professional use only. Many firms publish newsletters to keep their customers informed of new developments in the science and industry of tree care. For example, see the website of the St. Louis Horticultural Co-op on St. Louis certified arborists: www.hortco-op.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=members.arborist. ® Do not transport firewood. Emerald ash borer has been able to spread at such an alarming rate primarily due to the transportation of firewood from infested areas. Use firewood from local sources only, whether for home use or when camping, and don’t move wood from one location to another unless you’re absolutely certain it’s not ash, or you’re absolutely sure where the wood came from. Find additional information: The Garden’s website: www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/IPM.asp?code=315. The University of Missouri Extension: snr.missouri.edu forestry/extension/emeraldash php The Emerald Ash Borer website, a multistate effort with the latest information: www.emeraldashborer.info. Fall 2008 a A formal garden at Chatsworth, where Garden founder Henry Shaw first imagined creating his own botanical garden. - y, * Members’ Travel: ™~ ; : ~ , Gardens of England May 16-25, 2009 The Missouri Botanical Garden invites you to experience England’s greatest gardens during a luxurious 10-day trip next May. Stroll through places that shaped Henry Shaw’s vision for the Missouri Botanical Garden, such as the Duke of Devons a" uire’s country estate of Chatsworth, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Visit the world-famous annua — Chelsea Flower Show and famous private gardens such as Exbury, Hidcote, and Bowood. Our tour will be accompanied by Englishman and former Missouri Botanical Garden director of horticulture, John Elsley, who designed the English Woodland Garden. For more information, visit the pages at the Garden’s website: www.mobot.org/UKtrip. Or call the Garden’s Institutional Advancement Office at (314) 577-9500. Sign Up Now for Fall Classes! Members enjoy discounts on all classes. Visit www. mobot.org/gardenhelp to review the full line-up of classes on gardening and plant care, as well as arts, crafts, cooking, tours, ses a and more! Register online or call (314) 577-9441 to eG oe B ita C request a catalog. el Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin 1 1 GARDEN NOW... October all month i) Plant spring bulbs among hostas, ferns, daylilies, or ground covers. As these plants grow they will hide the dying bulb fohage. UL) Plant container-grown and balled-and-burlapped trees and shrubs now. Loosen the soil in an area five times the diameter of the root ball before planting. Mulch well after watering. Continue watering, especially evergreens if soils are dry. LI Store apples in a cool basement in old plastic sacks that have been perforated for good circulation. LI Sow cover crops such as winter rye after crops are harvested. week 1 fu LU) Christmas cactus, pottec azaleas, and kalanchoe may be left outdoors until night temperatures drop to 40° F. Y) Continue harvesting tender crops such as winter squash and pumpkins before frost. For best storage quality, leave an inch or two of stem on each fruit: Dig sweet potatoes before a bad freeze. ¢ visit the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening. * call the Horticultural Answer Service, Monday through Friday, 9 am. to noon, at (314) 577-5143 WHAT TO DO IN YOUR LJ Gourds should be harvested yen their shells become WwW » by Sam Bahr hard or when their color changes from green to brown. 2 4) Cover tender plants with sheets or lightweight fabric covers to protect from frost. week 2 L)) Cannas and dahlias can be dug when frost nips their foliage. Allow the plants to J Prevent insects or diseases dry under cover in an airy from overwintering by é : } re ing -omposting < frost-free place before storage. removing and composting all plant debris. Till under any eS unused, finished compost to UI ‘Transplant deciduous trees expose insect pests to cold. Once they have dropped their | Now 18 the ideal time to bet leaves. plant trees and shrubs. Prepare 4} Monitor fruit plantings for the site by loosening the soil mouse activity and take steps beyond the drip line of each ~ : Wal : d|- 2ePHper “ for their control if present. plant. Plant no deeper than oe . they grew in the nursery. LU) Continue mowing lawns until : : Remove all wires, ropes, and growth stops. Keep leaves : non-biodegradable materials raked off lawns to prevent . : i ; from roots before back filling. smothering grass. Now is a Sy NS Apply a 2-3 inch mulch layer, good time to apply lime if soil eae but stay several inches away tests indicate. - ‘ 1 from the trunk. Keep the soil week 4 moist to the depth of the roots. Y) Plant tulips now. 4) Collect soil samples to test for ee cial 9H and nutritional levels. U) Trees may be fertilized now, f following soil test guidelines. “Keep leaves raked up off of : : the lawn to prevent injury. LU) Place wire guards around — 4 ~ — : A final fall application of trunks of young fruit trees for _ PE ; fertilizer can be applied to protection against mice and ‘ eaebie bluegrass and fescue lawns. CL) Winterize mowers before week I storage. 4 Plant tulips now. week 2 UW) Newly planted broadleaf evergreens such as azaleas, boxwood, and hollies benefit from a burlap screen for winter wind protection. Set screen stakes in place before the ground freezes. QU) Shut off and drain any outdoor water pipes, hoses, or irrigation systems that may freeze during cold weather. © check out the Gardening section at wiviv.mobot.org. 12 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Fa a, Saar 2008 clip and save ) Set up bird feeders. Birds appreciate a source of unfrozen drinking water during the winter. week 3 Just before the ground freezes, bury root crops (carrots, radishes, turnips, and Jerusalem artichokes) under a deep layer of leaves or straw. Harvest as needed during winter by pulling back this protective mulch, 4) Mulch strawberries for winter with straw. Apply straw loosely, but thick enough to hide plants from view. U) House plant basics for winter: reduce or eliminate fertilizer until spring. Shorter days mean slower growth. Slower growth means less frequent watering. Plants in plastic pots need less water than those in clay pots. Plants in cooler rooms need less water and grow slower than those in warm rooms. Y) Cover garden pools with netuing to prevent leaves from fouling the water. Oxygen depletion from rotting organic matter can kill pond fish. Take steps to prevent garden pools from freezing solid in winter. Covering pools with an insulating material, or floating a stock tank water heater in the pond, will lessen the chance of ice damage. UW) Roses should be winterized after a heavy frost. Place a 6-10 inch deep layer of — mulch or topsoil over each plant. Prune sparingly, just enough to shorten overly long canes. Climbers should not be pruned at this me. A To prevent injury from frost, deds — mulch flower and bulb after the ground freezes. L) Apply mulches to bulbs, perennials, and other small plants once the ground freezes. Q) If you feed rabbits corn or photo by Ryan Rumberger alfalfa, they may leave fruit tree bark unharmed. December “) Hairspray helps keep seed heads and dried flowers intact all month on wreaths and arrangements. On cold nights, move house- week 2 plants back from icy windows an ae L) Holiday poinsettia basics: to prevent chilling injury. sun for at least half the day, —} Overwintering geraniums like keep away from drafts Featured Plant of Merit™ bright light, cool temperatures, registers, and radiators. Night and soils on the dry side. temperatures in 50s or low L) Water houseplants with tepid 60s; days at 70 degrees. The Christmas Fern water; cold may shock them. soil should dry only nenUy Polystichum Pe er Pe Er Hesgce en eeneear between thorough waterings. rer een = er nee ee Discard the drainage. Be sure This Missouri native fern occurs in both dry and ee ee a eee to punch holes in decorative moist wooded slopes, moist banks, and ravines. It shredded oak bark, or pine foil wraps to prevent soggy typically grows in a fountain-like clump to 2 feet ee GOnOne tall and features leathery, lance-shaped, evergreen YQ Tnm hollies and decorate fronds with stocking-shaped leaflets. Best grown needles are preferred. week 1 with the prunings. Only ‘ : ; : - in organically rich, dry to medium moisture, well- 4 Clean and oil garden tools female trees bear the berries. een eee ae had fall shade. this £ before storing for winter. If fruits are desired, a male Tained Sous 1 part Shade to full shade, this fern i: anil howsen quan tree must be growing nearby provides good winter interest for the landscape. ay before storing. Change the oil for pollination. Plants of Merit™ is a program of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Plants are selected by regional horticulture experts for outstanding qualities and dependable performance and lubricate moving parts. Q)) Christmas trees hold needles . : a &P ees hold ne in the lower Midwest. View all current PMs at wivw.plantsofmerit.org. Either drain fuel systems or longer if you make a clean, mix a gas stabilizing additive fresh cut at the base and keep into the tank. the trunk standing in water. ] eSSCl Plants of Merit™ Challenge The Plants of Merit program has been awarded a generous challenge grant y/ vy from the William T. Kemper Foundation—Commerce Bank, Trustee. For 2008 and 2009, the Foundation will match all new donations to the Plants of Merit program dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 each year. Funding will photo by Laila \ help underwrite printing and distribution of program information materials, website development, plant trials, visits with nurseries and garden centers throughout the region, presentations at industry meetings, and more. This is a great opportunity for Garden members to increase the impact of Plants of Merit. To participate, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (314) 577-9500. Check out the Plants of Merit growing in the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening display gardens. Fall 2008 = Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 1 3 3 4 ’ f mi, | q ae, 3 2a er. te wa? he beat s Ye ou $e ae od ‘“ mal meng ose NN SS AES I sot ‘Sr yee 1 Students with autism from the Southview Schoo > St. Louis County Special School District build communication skills by working with plants in the Zimmerman Scented Garden, by Jennifer Smith, Supervisor, Therapeutic Horticulture Programs bias ! bs Recently as [ chatted with a teacher about plans for her school’s garden, we decided to take a walk to the small greenhouse to continue our discussion. One student had heard the word “greenhouse” and decided to follow us down the hallway. The teacher’s first reaction was to send her back to the classroom, but then she realized it was Julie. Julie is a 9-year-old child with autism. She is non-verbal, and has good days and bad days like all of us. When I observed Julie in class, she would usually go off by herself and did not seem very happy. The first time I saw her walk into the greenhouse, however, her frown turned into a big smile. She began to hum a little tune as she —_ walked around the greenhouse touching everything she could get her hands on. Once she felt the potting soil, it was clear who was going to be my soil mixer for the rest of the year. Julie loved the tactile nature of the potting soil. | would add the individual ingredients to the soil bin and she would use both her hands and knead the soil as if it were bread dough. She had found her place with the other kids in our assembly line of potting up plants and seed starting. It was obvious that Julie was more relaxed and happier just being in the greenhouse. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects areas of the brain that control social ability and communication skills. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, the disorder can often cause sensitivity to sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Fifty children are diagnosed with autism every day (Judevine Center for Autism). Based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 166 American children are classified as being on the autistic spectrum. Boys are more likely to develop autism than girls, and most children are diagnosed before the age of three. Children and | 4 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Fall 2008 — a — a photo courtesy Jennifer Smith In the classroom, Garden horticulture therapist Jennifer Smith (seated at left) works with children with autism, , who enjoy tactile stimulation, on “sensory integration.’ the first steps toward contidence. “Plants possess life-enhancing qualities that encourage people fo respond to them. In a judgmental world, plants are non- threatening and norrdiscriminating. They are living entities that respond directly to the care that is given them, not to the intellectual or physical capacities of the gardener. In short, they provide a benevolent setting in which a person can take Mt — Charles A. Lewis, father of horticultural therapy adults with autism have difficulty in both verbal and non-verbal communication and can have a hard time relating to the outside world. Sometimes individuals with autism may demonstrate aggressive behavior because of their frustration with trying to communicate with others. There is no medical test to diagnose autism. Diagnosis is based solely on behavioral observation. There is no known cure for autism, but it is treatable. It is believed with early and effective intervention, individuals with autism may grow to become independent and productive adults. By integrating additional alternative therapies—such as music, art, and horticulture—to occupational, physical, and speech therapies, we hope to find a way to reach and engage a child with autism in a positive and meaningful way. Working with plants and other elements of nature can be a great way to involve all the senses of people with autism in a gentle way. For children, greenhouse tasks can also be an effective way to help build communication skills. The official definition of Horticulture Therapy (HT) according to the American Horticultural Therapy Association is the engagement of a person in gardening-related activities, facilitated by a trained therapist, to achieve specific treatment goals. HT promotes many benefits such as cognitive development, psychological improvement, social growth, and physical improvement. When working with children with autism, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s HT staff concentrate on communication and social growth as well as sensory integration. If the children enjoy tactile stimulation, we incorporate “touchy feely” plants or soil mixing into the activity. If they are working on improving their verbal skills, we have a conversation or ask questions about what we are doing within the activity. As for Julie, words cannot describe how much joy it brought me to know we found a place where she could find some peace and a place where she seemed to get that same relaxing feeling that I get every time I walk into a greenhouse. You Can Help You can help the Garden reach more children with autism like Julie. Currently, the Garden’s horticulture therapists work with two programs on a regular basis: FASTT in O’Fallon, [linois, and Southview School in the St. Louis County Special School District. Requests for new programs arrive regularly, but the Garden does not have the resources to meet growing needs. We are actively seeking donors to support this innovative program. For more details, please contact Katherine Kornfeld at (314) 577-9513. GIVE THE Girt oF Goop HEALTH To A SENIOR Offered through the Garden’s innovative Horticulture Therapy (HT) program, the Senior Education Programs enrich the lives of senior citizens with limited resources and/or abilities. Garden instructors lead plant and gardening activities in creative ways to improve mental and physical health and well-being. The Oaks-and-Acorns program encourages seniors to make a botanical project with grandchildren or young friends in their lives. For more information or to purchase gift certificates, call (314) 577-9506. Fall 2008 — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin of Plants It’s no secret: at the Miss Lor ri Botanical Garden ar we think plants are amazin g! Plants are real-life superheroes that help us every day. They grow in special ways, survive in harsh climates, and provide humans with things that e need. They are the basis of life as we know it. — Just a few great things ants provide for people: m Oxygen in the air we breathe @ Food = Medicines m Materials for buildings and clothes The Garden is ¢ Power of Plants 16 1elp- cl their story. ] Fuel for cars “Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin of Plant Superhero: Rosy Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) You may call me Rosy, but I’m the “Periwinkle of Power.” | live on the opposite side of the paler world in Madagascar, an island off the east coast of Africa. While I may appear to be just a pretty pink flower, I have the power to heal! Fifty years ago, scientists discovered that | contain special chemicals that help fight cancer, especially childhood leukemia. Fall 2008 THE CONTEST —win a $1,000 savings bond! Get Started! Visit the Garden to try to find your super-plant “in the wild.” The Wilham T. for Home Gardening can help you Kemper Center pick a plant that does great things for people. Then, using facts about your plant’s superpowers, create something to tell the world about your plant superhero. What can you create? All entries must be two- or three- dimensional artwork. This includes things like cartoons, comic strips, news articles, posters, stories, pamphlets, flyers, models, action figures, sculptures, and dioramas. Be creative! Two-dimensional entries must be able to hang on a wall and can be no larger than 18 by 24 inches. Three-dimensional entries must be no larger than 12 inches wide by 24 inches tall by 12 inches deep. Entering the contest All submissions must be accompanied by an entry form, available on the Garden’s website, where you will also find mailing and drop-off addresses. All entries must be received by 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Who can participate? Students in elementary, middle, or high school can participate in this contest as individuals or as groups. Win $1,000 Savings Bond All participants will be honored at a reception at the Garden. Winning artworks will be displayed at the Garden. First prize 1s a $1,000 savings bond. Prizes are awarded for first, second, and third place, and honorable mention, in both individual and group categories. For complete rules and regulations, visit the Garden's website. www. mobot.org. Candles: Candles create a warm, inviting holiday atmosphere—and are the centerpiece of Chanukah and Kwanzaa traditions. However, petroleum- based (paraffin) candles create indoor air pollution, releasing soot and even carcinogenic toxins into the air. Choose soy or beeswax candles, which burn cleanly, for holiday festivities. Lights: As strings of lights fail, = replace them with the new LED lights. (Yep, just like in your calculator!) LEDs have semiconductor material rather than incandescent filaments, thus using 90 percent less energy than traditional lighting. According to one U.S. Department of Energy study, if everyone replaced their conventional holiday light strings with LEDs, at least two billion kilowatt-hours of electricity could be saved in a month—that’s enough to power 200,000 homes for a year! Supergreen: Since even LED lights will bump up your electricity consumption somewhat, why not purchase AmerenUE’s new PurePower renewable energy for your electric bill? Tabletop: Consider table and tree decorations made of natural materials: painted pinecones and gourds make attractive ornaments. For a centerpiece, | try a cornucopia of colorful apples (or | heirloom pumpkins) that can later be “recycled” into pie. Visit the farmers’ market and be creative. Greening the Holidays The days grow shorter; the temperature falls; it’s beginning to look a lot like holiday time! Once a time of religious joy celebrated with the family, holidays today include a not insignificant bit of consumer frenzy, which sounds awfully bad for the environment, right? Millions of trees chopped down, megawatts of flashing lights, and tons and tons of garbage generated—in fact, 25 percent more than the rest of the year. But now that green has become, well, the new green, it is easier than ever to have your holiday cake and eat it too. Happy Green Holidays! Christmas trees: Artificial trees are made of plastic, and although they can be reused, they cannot be recycled. Living trees are now grown on farms, so purchase a cut tree from a reputable local grower. For a list of local growers, visit Www.missourichristmastrees.org. Once the holidays are over, be sure to recycle your tree. Supergreen: Try a living tree. They have special requirements, so some homework is required, but it is fun to look out at the “trees of Christmases past” growing in your backyard. Giftwrap: Trash generation skyrockets around the holidays. Why not use re-usable bags (or even cloth bags) to wrap presents? You can also use newspaper, old maps and calendars, or even children’s artwork to wrap your presents. Gifts: In a recent poll conducted by the nonprofit Center for a New American Dream, 83 percent of those surveyed said their dream gift would be more time with friends and family. Why not purchase a gift membership to the Garden for friends and loved ones? Or consider gift certificates for classes for adults in subjects like gardening, cooking, crafts, and more. Introduce a child or grandchild to the wonders of the natural world with a class at the Garden. Holiday Shopping Do the planet a favor: buy antiques and vintage! Try a treasure hunt among the gently used items at the Little Shop Around the Corner. Or shop the beautiful recycled-content items at the Garden Gate Shop, such as charming purses made from candy wrappers. (Members enjoy 20 percent off during members-only holiday sales November 5—9 and December 3-7.) Fall 2008 ~— Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin 1 7 MAKING A DIFFERENCE Volunteer Service Thirty-year volunteer: Adrienne Biesterfeldt. Recognition Twenty-year volunteers: Martin Meagher, Pat Leigh, Judy Horan, Sara Johnson, Linda Whitten, Nancy Seifer, Al Hirson. Not pictured: Mary Chapman, Mary Longrais, Jill On Thursday, June 12, the Garden Schroer, Jane Tschudy. hosted the annual volunteer service recognition luncheon honoring Ten-year volunteers: First row: Betty Tonneas, Millie Stewart, Gail Barclay, Donna Walker, volunteers with awards for special Bruce Cramer, Horst Zekert. Second row: Shirley Snitzer, Virginia Grimm, Victoria Kearns, service and for their 10-, 20-, 30-, Mary Serbi, Diane Siegel, Donna Jensen, John Altman, Joanne Mont, Claire Meyners, and even 40-year commitments! Gwynn Turner. Third row: Ray Potter, Beth Holbrooke, Earl Shreckengast, Dick Sokol, The Garden is deeply grateful to Van Spurgeon, Pat Adams, Sue Butler. Back row: Walter Heitmann, Robert Siemer, the volunteer corps, without whom Jim Hoetener, Pat Patterson. Not pictured: Carole Anthony, Bob Barnicle, Barbara Barr, we could not operate at current Joyce Davit, Eleanor Ellis, Diane Ely, Elaine Flieg, Jane Helbig, Nancy LaBnier, Donna levels of international renown and MacDonald, Laura Meyer, Dolores Rahn, Donald Rumer, Jerome Schiller, Glee Stanley, community outreach, Lila Traeger, Helen Walck, Waz Wasileski, Pat Winkelmann, Dottie Woodward. Jean Crowder has served as president of the Tower Grove Auxiliary for the past 20 years. Since 1977, the Aunxilians have raised more than $120,000 to support House restoration and education programs. Jean was appointed chairperson of the Membership Services Desk team in 1992, where she managed ’ Here’s to Forty Years! It takes a special commitment to dedicate 40 years of volunteer service. Forty years ago, 1n 1968, , . a a team of 75 volunteers, and for many years she led volunteer recruitment for the Garden had about 100 volunteers the Best of Missouri Market. She has contributed over 5,000 hours. and 44 staff. In 2008, we have 1,529 volunteers and 475 staff. Edna Dependahl remembers responding to an ad in the newspaper for This year, we honor four of these volunteers to form the first “Garden Guides” (now the Docents) training class at the Garden. She continues to work as a Docent, and has added responsibilities as a Garden Host, Tower Grove House Docent, and Ambassador for the art exhibitions (Chili special volunteers. os y, Chapungu, and now Niki). Shirley Durfee became a volunteer in 1968 after she bought two acres of land that included 60 rose bushes and wanted to learn how to care for them. She joined the Garden Guides (now the Docents) and through her Docent and Garden Host volunteering, has helped thousands of visitors appreciate and understand all the Garden has to offer. Mary Clair Wenger served as president of the St. Louis Herb Society from 1978 to 1980 and continues to be an avid member and volunteer with her “What's New” presentation at the Society’s regular meetings. 1 5 Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Fall 2008 Corporate Partner Profile: Wachovia Securities Presenting sponsor of this year’s Japanese amare Festival, Wachovia Securities is “with” St. Louis following its combination with A.G. Edwards in 2007. Wachovia Securities, headquartered in St. Louis, has become the nation’s second largest brokerage firm, with 18,000 registered representatives in 4,000 locations across the United States. They emphasize personal relationships, client service, and a comprehensive range of financial products—and are committed to community involvement in St. Louis. T promoting financial literacy, partnering — rough improving education, with community organizations, and encouraging employee volunteer involvement, Wachovia Securities is helping to improve the quality of life and make a difference. At the Missouri Botanical Garden, Wachovia Securities is carrying on the support that A.G. Edwards provided for many years and was the presenting sponsor of the 2008 Japanese Festival. “We are delighted to welcome Wachovia Securities to St. Louis,” says Dr. Peter Raven, president of the Garden, “and are happy to introduce our new neighbors to all St. Louis has to ofter especially the Garden!” Japanese Garden drum bridge Docent Program Celebrates 40 Years The Garden Docents celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2008. Originally called the Garden Guides, the group was founded in 1968 by the Garden’s Education Director Ken Peck. It was one of the Garden’s first formal volunteer organizations. Docents today must complete a course of study before they are certified to lead tours for the public (daily at 1 p.m.) and for groups of school children and other individuals by arrangement. The Docents have provided invaluable service to hundreds of thousands of students and visitors throughout the years, enriching the experience of generations of people. The Garden is truly grateful for their service. Docents: Front row: Arlene Nazzoli, Judy Horan, Lynn Slackman, Carol Swink, Pat Waling, Betty Smith, Sandy Sher, Edna Dependahl, Adrienne Biesterfeldt, Joanne Fogarty, Roberta Dearing, Janne Niemoeller, Francine Boillat, Barbara Huning, Dorothy Hohenberger, Lisa Wallis, Pat Adams, Pat Beuckman, Carol Agatstein, Shirley Durfee, Virginia Noe, Barbara Johnson, Leslie Clark, Marge Petruska, Joanne Mont. Back row: Jerry Overman, Bill Lamberton, Bill Lampe, Dick Sokol, Waz Wasileski, Dan Gravens, Fredric Rissover. Not pictured: Jackie Bainter, Elaine Bante, Kathy Barkey, Lucyann Boston, Jerry Buterin, Sue Butler, Cathy Chen, Joanna Gerst, Martha Gersten, Michelle Grove, Florence Hoey, Sara Johnson, Donna MacDonald, Jackie Mitchell, Gale Murphy, Mary Neher, Todd Schroeder, Shirley Walsh, Bob Weinman, Norma Williams. Support the Henry Shaw Fund The Missouri Botanical Garden is a charitable trust. We depend on your donations to support everything from the beauty of our facilities to the services and educational programs we ofter. Won't you please consider making a tax-deductible gift as part of your charitable contributions for 2008? Your gift to the Henry Shaw Fund supports the Garden’s plant science research here and abroad, extends recreational and educational programs for people of all ages, and nurtures the beauty of the Garden that is enjoyed by more than 650,000 visitors annually. Individuals who contribute $250 or more to the 2008 Henry Shaw Fund will receive a special gift. For information regarding the Henry Shaw Fund or to charge your gift by phone, please call (314) 577-9495. Fall 2008 Missourt Botanteal Garden Bul = tit 1 9 15193 Olive Blvd., . : ia 20 * alii’ FEATURED FRIEND The Malachite Siproeta stelenes Range: Florida south through Central America Host plant: Blechum, Ruel — ld Malachite butterflies are sometimes common in Florida, but they are very much a tropical butterfly. The caterpillars are black and quite spiky, not a tasty mouthful for predators. The adult enjoys feeding at our fruit trays, but will also drink nectar from flowers. They can often be found drinking water off the sidewalks, so be sure to watch your step! Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 530-0076 * www.buttertlyhouse.org Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin National Geographic photographer Robert Clark (right) snaps photos of rare butterflies. e ~ : ; es = e e National Geographic Visits In late January, renowned National Geographic photographer Robert Clark visited the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. Clark needed to capture some images of rare butterflies for an article on Alfred Russel Wallace, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection. The Butterfly House curator of butterflies, Mark Deering, coordinated the animals for the shoot. “Wallace mentions a number of butterfly species in his travels through the Malay archipelago,” says Deering. “We had several of them. The shoot went well and they got some great shots!” “In assisting organizations like National Geographic, the Butterfly House advances its mission to foster a better understanding of plants and animals in order to promote conservation and restoration of natural habitats,” says Joe Norton, Butterfly House director. Check your December issue of National Geographic to see photographs of Trogonoptera brookiana and Ornithoptera priamu from the Butterfly House. Events and Classes Owl Outing—A Rare Twilight Treat! Fridays, October 3 and 10, 5:30 to 7 p.m. See owl butterflies in a whole new light—twilight! Owl butterflies are most animated at dusk and dawn with lightning-fast swooping movements 1n groups of a dozen or more. Observe them in the conservatory, make a craft, and more. For families with children ages six and up. Registration required; call (636) 733-2339. Bootterflies Saturday and Sunday, Octo = yer 18-19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Little ghosts and goblins can join in a “spooktacular” adventure guaranteed to get Halloween celebrations off to a fun start! Bring children in costume to play games, create crafts, take home tasty treats, and have a ghostly good time. Activities are included with regular admission. Camp Bugaloo Explore the upcoming seasons through favorite books and activities for ages two to four with a parent or guardian. Select one date per month. $18 per class ($16 for Garden members). Pre-registration required; (636) 530-0076, ext. 13. Spring | Friday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Sunday, November 9, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Summer | Friday, December 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon; Sunday, December 14, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Fall 2008 C. SHAW* NATURE RESERVE Hwy. 100 & 44 (exit 253), Gray Summit, MO 63039 phone: (636) 451-3512 * www.shawnature.org den Plantfinder ga +e oe i n = e: ee a m Li le sour! Botanical Gar photo by Scott Woodbury Wilderness Wagon tours every weekend in October. Callicarpa americana Wilderness Wagon Tours Saturdays and Sundays in October, at 1, 2, and 3 p.m., departs from Visitor Center : Beautyberry Whorled clusters of small pink flowers appear along the stems of beautyberry A great way to shorten the hike to the Meramec river or to the wetlands in midsummer, attracting bees, if you have small children or non-hikers in your group, the Wilderness hummingbirds, and butterflies. Lustrous | Wagon is a narrated wagon ride, which travels the 3-mile Trail House purple-lavender berries ripen in fall and Loop Road with stops at the Trail House and wetland bus stop. Get off ! provide HOIEgS — birds that alee in our region. This rounded, 4-5 foot at either stop and get picked up later, or stay on for the whole one-hour native shrub adapts well to both sun narrated tour to see and learn from the comfort of an elevated seat. and light shade situations. $1 per person. Group tours are available. The Wilderness Wagon only runs through the end of October, so don’t miss out! Classes and Events Garden Buds Discover Nature Families Introduce your child to the wonder of Shaw Nature Reserve. Presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Each 2%-hour class will include hands-on activities, a story, snack, the Shaw Nature Reserve. Drop in from 9:30 a.m. to noon. and craft. Sessions are limited to 10 children. For ages 3-5 with a Included with admission. parent or guardian. $18 ($16 for Garden members). 9:30 a.m. to Prairie Adventure at the Sod House | Saturday, October 18 noon. Registration required; call (636) 451-3512, extension 0. Who Lives Here? Saturday, November 15 What's “Hopping” in the Prairie | Tuesday, October 7 What Are You Doing This Winter? | Tuesday, November 4 Un-Haunted Halloween Saturday, October 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Native Plant School Don your costume to explore our Halloween Village and the Plant experts discuss fall blooming, planting, identification and surrounding forest and prairie. Wander through the cat’s eye maintenance, and answer native landscaping questions. 1 to 4 p.m. maze, listen to stories, and enjoy a tasty campfire treat. $7 per Whitmire Wildflower Garden. $12 ($8 for Garden members). person. Registration required; call (636) 451-3512, extension (). Registration required; call (636) 451-3512, extension 0. Native Perennials and Grasses for Landscaping Bascom House for the Holidays Thursday, October 9 Saturday, November 22 through January 4, 2009, 10. a.m. to 4 p.m. Native Trees in Winter | Thursday, November 13 See the historic Joseph H. Bascom House decked in holiday finery! Fall 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Z 1 Green Resources Coordinator Hope Breidenbach checks some facts on native plant gardening for a calle Green Resources Hotline at Your Service! ‘oreen”’ has you stumped, who ya gonna call? EarthWays 6 When something Center! The EarthWays Center is now accepting e-mail and phone inquiries. Think of it as a Horticulture Answer Service for your sustainability questions. Resources coordinator Hope Breidenbach will help Garden members and the public find information on green products and practices. Already calls are pouring in. Trends reflect the increased demand of consumers to “go green” with their home construction. “We receive a lot of calls from people looking to build a new home or planning a home remodeling project. They ask about local service providers and availability of products from pervious paving materials to roofing to rain barrels,” notes Breidenbach, who continued: “With renewable energy options increasingly in the news, we’re also getting a lot of questions about alternative energy sources, such as solar power. People are especially interested in finding local installers.” Recycling is a perennial topic too, with many callers expressing concern about options to properly dispose of burned-out compact fluorescent light bulbs. These energy-saving bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury, so Breidenbach refers callers to a new national recycling program that allows individuals to bring unbroken CFL bulbs to the customer service counter of any Home Depot store, where bulbs are accepted for recycling at no charge. “Our staff has fielded public inquiries for years,” says Glenda Abney, director of EarthWays Center. “Prompted by the steady increase in public awareness of sustainability issues, we developed a new position to manage this flow of information. It’s an exciting opportunity for the Garden to educate our 5 members and friends in one-on-one interactions.’ Green Resources Hotline: Send us your questions! C) ereenresources(@mobot.org TF (314) 577-0225 Ze Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin Fall 2008 > EARTHWAYS < CENTER 3617 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108 phone (314) 577-0220 * www.earthwayscenter.org Learn Green — Live Green Classes and Tours Take a Class—Build Your Skills Adult classes at the Earth Ways Center cover the “how and why” of everyday sustainability. Hands-on workshops and discussion forums are led by resourceful staff, often featuring local experts as guest presenters. Upcoming classes include: Greening Your New Home g No “Greenwashing” Thurs., Oct. 16 or Wed., Nov. 12 Greening Your Small Business Wednesday, November 3 Improving Energy and Comfort at Home Tuesdays, November 18 or December 9 Registration is required for all classes. Discounted class fees always apply for Garden members. Detailed class descriptions and times can be found at Www. earth Wayscen ter.org. Public Tours Upcoming dates: October 18-19, November 15—16, December 20-21 Tour the EarthWays Center, a century- old Victorian house renovated to demonstrate energy-efficient materials, systems and practices. Public tours take place on the third weekend of every month at 11 a.m., noon, 1, and 2 p.m. No reservations necessary $3 (free for members). Schedule group tours online at WWW.eal thwaysc Cntel Org. Tributes A tribute gift to the Garden is a wonderful way May through July 2008 to honor family and friends. Tributes of $25 and up are listed in the Bulletin. If you have questions regarding giving opportunities at the Garden, please call (314) 577-9500. You can also make a tribute gift online at our website, www.mobot.org. In Honor of Chris Alafi a Brigitte cue nsen Dr. and Mrs. Jo ee ie Mr. and Mrs. Jay Arndt Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Fresta . Margaret A. Aston Mr. Anthony Bass Maggi Konkel, eeiaes ae Xenee Johnson Mrs. Ruth Bettman Mrs. Ruth B. Seldin Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Bowen, Jr Mr. and Mrs Martinna and Charlie Dill Dr. and Mrs. Antonio I. Longrais Dr. and Mrs. Joseph K. McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Rudyard K. Kapp Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carey Mr. and Mrs. John Thies Leo P. Cremuns, Jr. Mrs. Lois Jeanne Cromwell Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Knuth Mr. Richard T. Dalton Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Ms. Evelyn E. Dennis Ms. Valerie Dennis Stern Susan Canull DesPain Mrs. Patricia L. Adams Ms. Jan Dollus Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Rauh . Marion Dorffi s. Jackie Juras Mrs. Ellen Dubinsky Mrs. Grace R. Brod Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Brown Mr, and Mrs. William Dubinsky Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Edelstein Mrs. David Eiseman III Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Friedman Mrs. Jerome T. Loeb Dr, and Mrs. An Carolyn and Joseph Los itonio I. one r. and Mrs. Rob Meyers . Pass =. Rachardson ies G. Shitrin rs. Barbara Eaglet Dr. and Mrs. Fredric M. Simowitz Mrs. Pat Eder Ms. Nancy A. Sachar Mr. R. A. Fau r. Dr. and Mrs. E. nies Schultz . William C. Ms. Betty Knowles Mr. M. R. Forrester Mrs. Edna U. Rosenheim Mr. and Mrs. Norman Frager Mr. and Mrs. Karl RK. Liberman Mrs. Sue E Mr. and Mrs. Santord Neuman Sally Harrison Mrs. Ruth B. Seldin Miss Marian Herr Ms. Jackie Juras Mr. and Mrs. M. Myron Hochman Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Friedman Mrs. Eleanor A. Hodges Ms. Jackie Juras Mr. David M. Homeier Dr, Robert K. Royce Mr. Jim Honeywell Missourt Botanical Garden— Plant Records Department Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. David E. Bouchein Mrs. M see Ernst r. John ¢ Ve Mrs. Ruth es Morris Mr. Jeffery Joggerst Ms. Anita Joggerst Mrs. Pauline Kittlaus Ms. Evelyn G. Patterson Mrs. Barbara Kohm Mr. Dr. Mary Jo Liberstein Ms. Missey Moxon-lust and Mrs. Jerry Liberstein .D Lichtenstein Marge and ae Brauer Karen and Bert Condie Maxine < .A Pegey and a Ritter r. and Mrs. Bob Luby Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Fresta Miss Lin Mangus Mr. Daniel J. Mangus Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Marlo Mrs. Marilyn J. Boettcher Master Garden Coordinating Team Class of 2008 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph K. McKinney Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Bowen, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. E. Robert Schultz er Training Missouri Botanical Garden Ms, Jeanne R. Thiel rs. Gladys H . Myles Mrs. Anne Hegeman and Family Mr. Art Pollack Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Putzel seas and Mrs. John G. ollar ite Mrs. Peter H. Green Mrs. Bob Prichard Hubert Morris Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Dick Proctor Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Halpern Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Siegel Dr. Patricia Raven Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Stern Dr. Peter Washington University— Raven Women’s Faculty Mrs. Donna E. Ray Dr. Betsy Bane Dr. Barbara M. Falk Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Rennard Mrs. Anna Lee Brown Bernice and Oscar Richardson Ms. Susan M. Simpson Dr. and Mrs. Stuart S. Sagel Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Schreiber Mrs. Frances H. Sandhagen Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roehm Mrs. Rosalie Scallet Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Talcoff Mrs. Adelaide Mahaffey Schlafl Mr. and Mrs. George J. Solovic Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Schmitz Mrs. Natalie R.. Dohr Glenda Seldin Mrs. Ruth B. Seldin Edith Jenkin Spink Deborah Taylor Sweeney Fall 2008 Mrs. Nora Stern Mrs. Grace R. Brod Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Brown Mr. Edelstein and Mrs. Stanley M . David Eiseman II ~ and Mrs. Babes H. Friedman Ars. Jerome eb Dr. and Mrs. Carolyn and Joseph Losos . Le Antonio I. Longrais Renee Michelson _ .. Pass Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Richardson Mrs. Marsha Rusnack Mrs. Hugh Scott II Mrs. Harold M. Stuhl Mr. Leo A. Thierry Linda, Michele and Evelyn Mrs. Jeanne Thomas Ms. Julie Corcoran George Thornburgh Ms. Jackie Juras Mr. and Mrs. Rich Wagner Mr. and Mrs. me A. Fresta rs. An coe ie Mrs. es Duva In Memory of Mrs. Peggy K. Abel Mrs. Joyce Abel and Family Mrs. Patricia L. Adams Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Andriole Ms. Dorothy O. Arnolc r. and Mrs. Joseph Brody _and Mrs. Brent Brookshire Mrs. Patricia M. Bushman Clayton Water Aerobics Group Mrs. Roberta S. Dearing Mrs. Shirley G. Durfee Mrs. Donald Finger Bill and Joanne Fogarty Mrs. Genevieve Gantner Mr. William Ghickert Mr. and Mrs. John Hellebusch Ms. Jacqueline K. Henges Mrs. Florence Hoe) Mr. and Mrs. William Holekamp Ms. Jackie Juras Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Kaufman Ms Keete Mr ax vy Mr. and Mrs. Mark B. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Edward W a Missourt Botanical Garden Docents apital Management, Inc. . Nazzoli Mr. < Mrs. Joan Goddard Powell Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Rallo Dr. Owen Royce Ms. Nancy L. Rudolph Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Ruwitch, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William F. Sasser Mr. Dwight T. Seward Ms. Margaret M. Shaughnessy Miss Kathy G. Sheeley Mrs. Robert A. Smith Mrs. Frances Staub Stelmacki, & Sauerburger P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Sullivan Mrs. Sharon V. Mr. Paul Tice Mrs. Kathleen Voelz Mr. and Mrs. Darrell J. Wacker T. Roger Peterson £ Cochran, Taylor Missourt Botanical Garden Bulletin Mr. Mark S. Wetterau The Wetterau Family Mr. Fraydoun Adib Ms. Mary Gayle Nevinger Annie Dog Mary Jo Rozycki rs. Rose Mary Aubuch dr. and Mrs. Rachard B, est . Gustav ic The Autricht Foundation rs. Virginia L. Bacon Mr. and Mrs. Roy C, Mrs. Mary S. Bailey Ms. Susan K. Birmingham Mr. Pio Ballestri Mrs. Ilene D. Murray Miss Adele M. Bante Mr. Clint Harris and Mrs. Blythe Erin Harris r. Jack Barrow Dr. and Mrs. William G. Mrs. Sue M. Barton Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Rauh Vivien E. Beach KKadiation Oncology Department, St. Luke’s Hospital Postel Juergens Mrs. Reba Beaver Mrs. Helen Neal Simon Mr. William L. Behan III Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Talcoff Dr. Edward F. Berg Mrs. Gladys F. Barker Drs. James and Nanci Bobrow | sci rand Mrs. Sherwin Kershman Dr. and Mrs. Harry L. Knopf Gene and Wannie Ong Parkway Early Childhood Center Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rubin Dr. and Mrs. Michael Rumelt Ms. Saralyn Sacks St. Luke’s Hospital Mrs. Gloria Jean Sirkin Mr. and Mrs. Martin K. Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Wilhs Mrs. Mary L. Bierach Charles and Mane Guariglia Mrs. Alma Bishop Ms. Kathy Izzo Mrs. Anita O. Boettler Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bailey rand Mrs. Charles Bloom Mr. a : lain Fraser and Marilyn Wechter Sneider Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Gentse The Mark Goodman Family Mr. and Mrs. David Haack Mr. Frank Hamsher and Ms. Pegey Guest Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Higgins Mrs. Beverly J. Johnson Lawrence Group Mr. Nikolajevich Mr. Ms. Anne Pappy Purtle and Mrs. George Z. and Mrs. James Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Al Zenthoefer 23 h Create a legacy By leaving a bequest to the Garden, you create a legacy that will benefit others for generations to come. If you have already included the Garden in your estate plans, we hope that you will share this information with us. We would like to express our gratitude and welcome you into the Heritage Society. Of course, your wishes for anonymity are respected. Please call (314) 577-9495 for further information, or visit our website at www.mobot.org. Click on Donate, then Planned Giving. 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TP om is Brock Wuertenbaecher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Del Cour Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kasper Mrs. Karen L. Mr. and Mrs. Gary A Kunz Thompson Mrs. Jean Claggett Mr. and Mrs. John C. McPheeters Mrs. Ellen R. Conant Dr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Lane Carolyn and Joseph Losos David Jon Cook Suzanne Eaton Ikon and Donna Guentz Paula and Tony Ruggeri Mrs. Martha Cram McKnight Place E nee Care Mr. Duncan Dobson Mrs. Nancy R. Burke Mrs. Jane Douglass Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Woolsey Mr. William Clark Engman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Lowery Mr. John C, Steger Mrs. Doris Jean Epstein Ar. and Mrs. Glenn Boettcher McKnight Place Extended Care Mrs. Rosemary Finn Ms. Linda Jamieson Mrs. Lorraine V. Fischer Ms. Janice Hobson Mr. and Mrs. William E. Piper — Mrs. Frances J. FitzGibbons The Artale Family Mr. and Mrs. James R. Berryhill Mr. and Mrs. Nei Ms. Cindy FitzGibbons Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Frentzel Mrs. Lisa Rumbolo Jellinek Mrs. Dolores Longworth DeForest, Jr The Longworth Famuly Lynn and Curt Menzel Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Naive Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Randall Helen Fothergill Mrs. Helen Neal Simon Mr. Dennis M. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kautzman Mrs. Katherine H. Frein Ms. Nora Frein Mr. Philip Gamache Mrs. Gordon W. Neilson Mrs. Doris Gerstein Psychological Associates Mrs. Marie Globig Mr. and Mrs. Angelo L. Maltaghiati Mr. Warren Groeteke Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Schaper Mrs. Emma H. Harnes Ms. Ann T. Lou Haskins Ms. Jan Scott Eggebrecht Mrs. Jeanne Hencke Mr. and Mrs. Gerald P. Swango Ars. Walter A. Koessel, J Miss Helen Mardort Mrs. Mary oon ary K. M nd ide leh H. Stelzer Ms. a in L. Weeks Catherine Hitt Sachs Electric Mrs. Mary Louise Hoffman Mrs. Dolores M. Wente Mr. Frank Holden Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. erm Mr. and Mrs. David J. Hoag Mr. and Mrs. David Holdener Mrs. Dorothy Holdener Mrs. Lydia Jetensky Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jetensky Mr. and Mrs. Mark LaBarge Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Nieder Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Zuzack Mrs. Susan Buder Horan Ms. Nancy Banta The Gini Bauer Family Mrs. Florence N. Baur Mr. and Mrs. A. John C, Mrs. John Brodhead, Jr. Z. Buder Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Case, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Ms. Andrea Craig Ms. Judy Dorwart Mr. Robert S. Edwards Mrs. Mary B. Frank and Family Mr. Wilham A. Frank Mr. and Mrs, Mark S. Fredman Friends at Loose Change Mr. and Mrs, John Fries, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Goldfarb Brauer II] Cornelsen etin Fall 2008 Johnny, Gerry, Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hinkson Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howe III Mrs. Rush James Henges Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas S. Kurten ro and Mrs. Craig E. LaBarge ro and Mrs. William | Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Lasater Mr. and Mrs. Gary McAdams Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCadden, Jr. Mrs. Elizabeth O. McCarthy Mercy Medical Group Mr. and Mrs. Randy Old Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Orthwein Mr. and Mrs. William R. Orthwein, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David R. Pape Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Peters II Mr. R. Mr. B, Franklin Rassieur III Turner Peters Ms. Martha A. | Mrs. William F. Reck, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. H. William Reisner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. C ee I. Reither ae . Sedgw d Mrs. William Sheppard, Mr. and M Mrs. Sandy Stockw The Service Bureau Foundation, Boards and Staff The Jack Mrs. Frank A. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thompson Herb and Gerda Wiegand Mrs. Dorothy K. Wilson Mrs. Herbert M. Wilson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wisland Jr. rs. Joseph R. Silverwnght ell . Thomas Family Thompson, Jr. Mr. John Ivan Hyatt Lois and Bob Friedman and Family Mr. Julian Jablonow Mrs Ruwitch Mrs. G. ille aaa Nancy and ae Pav Sher Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson and Gary Johnson Mrs. Ilse Jordan Ms. Jackie Juras Dr. Nicholas C. Kamakas Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Witte Mr. S. Lee Kling Ms. Kathy Brinker Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Shifrin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tuley Mrs. Dorothy A. Koch Mr. and Mrs, Dennis Dedic Mrs. Judith A. DeWitt Ms. Jackie Juras Mr. and Mrs. Myles Mulligan Mr. and Mrs. Wilham C. Ulz Helmkampt Mari Koenig Ms. _ O’Brien Mr. ur J. Kopecky, Jr. Co- resis BJC Managed Care . Rosa May Kourik en W. Kounk r. Reinhard Kraus Jeanna Faulk and Brett Faulk Mrs. Patricia Lambert Tuesday Morning Answering Service Mrs. The Chapman Family Dr. Sherman J. LeMaster Laurie LeMaster Stern Mrs. Georgette ““Babs”’ Levin Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dobinsky Mrs. Audrey Hammann Mr. and Mrs. € Patricia A. Lehmann charles E. Kopman Mr. Mark F. Litteken Ms, Elizabeth A. Nieters Mr. Nicholas Magus Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Sax Mrs. Evelyn Massa Ms. Kelly J. Fitzgerald Mr. Frank Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. Chris Auer Icon Contracting Inc. Miss Peggy Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petot Mr. Warren Pflantz Mr. Jerry Stein Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wrobel Lois and Hugh McCall Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Lohmann Ms. Patricia Ann McCormick The Dennis Freiberg Family Katie and Bob Johnston Caroline Sax Mel and Sharon Weck Father of Judy McDaniels Ms. Nancy S. Swoboda R. McGregor Ms. ae Ruth Lucy and Tom McReynolds Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smotkin Mrs. Dorothy L. Mertzlufft Don and Peggy Lents Mr. and Mrs. Bret von Missoun Botanical Garden Mr. John Lester Monk Mr. and Mrs. Jeftrey Borcherding Jane Mosher Mr. a Mrs. Patrick F. Cioci Mr. Ira G. Neely, Mr. and Mrs. ae Bahle Miss Mychel Brooke Neuman Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stoliar Mr. Ray Niebling Mrs. Marian R. Dean .@ Niebling Auto es pair oel r. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shepley Mr. and Mrs. Rolla K. Wetzel Mrs. Sandra L. Oberman Ms. Beth Chamblin Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Vander Linden Mrs. Bertha Pfautch Mr. Ronald J. Sauget Mrs. Doris Jean Phelps Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roehm Mrs. Marion N. Pilla Dr. and Mrs. Horst Zekert Mrs. Emily E. Polette Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay J. Polette Ms. Monica N. Proehl Mr. David M. Romig Mrs. Isabelle Breen Raven 100th Birt Mrs. Landon Y. aie . Courtney Obat Dr. and Mrs. ieee as A. Woolsey Mrs. Catherine Richards Ms. Jeri Malone md => hday Memorial Mrs. Betty S. Root Mrs. Dorothy K. Wilson Parents of Mr. Rand Rosenthal Dr. and Mrs. Win. Claiborne Dunagan Miss Er Mrs. Jenniter Kreps . Harley Sartain Mr. Robert E. Hamilton, Jr. et eller Scariot Mary, John, Jim, Beth and Joe Mrs. Agnes M. Schaubert dr. and Mrs. Joe E. Belew a Marie Schenberg Polly Brown and Elliott Lanson Mr. Ransom Talbert Senter Kenneth W. Blanton Fanuly of Wilham D. B Mrs. Wilda Blanton anton Paul and Beverly (Blanton) Fischer AT Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House Tributes & Pavers To learn more about these Opportunities, call (314) 577-0291 or www.butterflyhouse.org. Tributes and Pavers dedicated at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in May through July 2008. Tributes Pavers In Honor of Ms. Gaye Billington Craig Elementary School PTO Mr. and Mrs. Jerry La Dr. and Mrs. Jules M. Snitzer Mrs. Donna Manes Mrs. Julie Manes Bostian Ms. Carol Martin Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Bentrup In Memory of ple n E. Cavender, Sr. . and Mrs. Jules M. Snitz Mrs. Barbar Grosser The OR cie Cer Louis Mrs. Mildred Krebeck Mr. Kent W. Krebeck Jim Barnard Mr. Michael J. Wendell Family John and Dot Castellano Ms. Annette Castellano Steven Michael Emerson Mr. and Mrs. Doug Reisinger Barbara Grossberg 1s. Terri Wiseman > Lolita (Lee) Lopiccolo Mrs. Shelly Monschein Melissa and Cory Meyers Mr. Cory M. Meyers chel Neuman M Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Klausen Mr. and Mrs, Stan Goldenberg Amy Oberreither Mrs. Jettry Oberreither Madisyn Vandegrifte Ms. Amy M. Vandegrifte ika M. Saint Arbor n Weaver Stuart and. Terry Willams Mrs. Colleen Nai Huan Mrs. Mary Jane Travers Yu Shen Mr. and Mrs. Leshe R. Hall The Commerce Trust Company— Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kellet Konald Fisher, Brad Dieck, and Mr. and Mrs. James W. Koeger McKnight Place Extended Care Ms. Mary Jane Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Glen Travers Dr. and Mrs. James P. Wehner Jim and Julie Wood a eee Irene and Anne Weber Matthew Boschert ; . re Rodney and Michelle and Mr. Edward A. Silverman Mrs. Joseph Ruwitch Grant Ludwig Jacob E. Whitehead Mr. Jerome Souder SLU Care, Department of . Trulaske, Jr. Mr. and es John R. Capps Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis Holm Ms. Patricia Leisure Neurology Mr. Martin Stolar Mrs. Jeanne Stolar Mrs. Margaret Williams Ms. Julie Bracewell David and Suzanne Mrs. Jane P. Thomas Mother Dr. and Mrs. Peter Claybour Dr. and Mrs. A. Maynard Engebretson of Susan Tyson Soulard Community Garc Mr. Harold Verhage Patricia Adams and Kevin Bryant Mrs. Ollie Vondrasek Mrs. Loretta Balkonis lKobin and Dennis Roach en Mr. Frank Wood Ms. Shirley M. Seliner Mrs. Bet Dr, and Mrs. Frederick E. Foerster ocke right Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Babington Ms. Robin French Ms. Sue S. Gr Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jacobus Ms. Barry M Honorable Howard Ryan Mrs. Carole A. Zang Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hanifan ohn and Carol Timmons Caleb ind Mrs. Donald H. Heeb Mr. an Mrs, Richard T. Loy and Family os a Lynne and Patrick Slack ffrey Zarzecki Mr. : Members’ Entry Court Bricks from May through July 2008. Engraved clay bricks and signature bronze bricks are a wonderful way to commemorate any special occasion, as well as final memorials. For additional information regarding the Garden’s brick program, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at (314) 577-0874 or visit www.mobot.org. Carol Lee Lundstrom ge W. Von Hoffmann Mrs. Carol L. Lundstrom Jacquelyn Nash Ms. Kelly M. Nash Nathan and Julie Rauh Ron and Judy Rau Signature Engraved Mr. and Mrs. Ron Rauh Bronze Bricks Clay Bricks Julie M. Jones Anita O. Boettler Barbara Addelson Gregory monde Mr. and Mrs, George Z. igi Hi Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Rohde Nikolajevich Missouri Botanical Garden Ben Samuels Lucy McReynolds hGke-awad Agnes Preckehnt Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Samuels Tom McReynolds Ms. Ellen L. Witte Susan and Fred Bonnell Joseph Biffignani Ms. Stephanie Rosebrough Roselee Oberli Calacci Mr. and Mrs, Willis Ranney se saree eibel r Rachard Seibel Margie Seiver Ms. Helena Seiver Virginia Grace Stoltz Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stoltz Florence and Ed Stazak Dr. and Mrs. Steven Bigg Rose Roach Lorraine Fischer Ms, Janice Hobson Andy and Kelly Hassler Mr. and Mrs. Denny Hassler Patricia L. Hofer Ms. Eileen Reis Dot Tucker Mrs. Michelle Futhey r. Mike Tucker Steve, Tom, and David . . emm Ferdinand and Adeline fe oes Mr. Thomas Yemm Kadlec Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Thomas Kadlec Mary Jean 2delinsls Alexander A. Keck Colonel and Mrs, Alton Brewer ie: 1 Mrs, Joseph B. Gerdes Pete and Flo Leinicke Ms. Linda K. Leinicke clin 25 = Fall 2008 Missourt Botanical Garden Bul Miussour1 Market Saturday-Sunday, October 4-5, Da.m. to 5 p.m. Members-only early bird shopping Saturday, 7 to 9 a.m. The Garden’s annual Best of Missouri Market offers fresh food, family fun, and plenty of finds for your holiday shopping. Dozens of new vendors and lots of returning favorites await you under the big tents, where you'll visit over 130 purveyors of the finest edibles and artistic goodies Missouri has to offer. Kids can decorate a doughnut, paint a pumpkin, make cider, and milk a cow. Live music by local jazz and bluegrass artists sets the stage. Park for free in lots along Shaw Boulevard with complimentary shuttles. Admission: $10 ($7 seniors 65+); $3 for Garden members-and children ages 3-12. Garden members’ children and children under 3 are free. New and renewing members receive free admission. Lead sponsorship by Schnuck Markets, Inc. Additional support provided by Central States Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Commerce sais ee Drury Inns, Inc., Edward Jones, IR Climate Control Technologies /Hu n Corporation, St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital, Waterway Gas and W sh Home Depot, KMOX, and Wehrenberg Theatres. Market Founders Honored The William T. Kemper Foundation— Commerce Bank Trustee awarded their 2008 Community Service Award to Nora Stern and Ellen Dubinsky. Nora and Ellen were honored for their dedication as founders and co-chairs of the Garden’s Best of Missouri Nora Stern and Ellen Dubinsky with ; David W. Kemper, Chairman, President, Market for 17 years. The award includes a and CEO of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. contribution to the Garden in their honor. Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. einhardt shoto by Jennifer M Niki—Final Weeks! © . Through Friday, October 31 Let them ride the Nikigator one last time. Don’t miss the final weeks of Niki. Children are encouraged to touch, sit on, and even climb many of the works. Sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Companies, Sachs Properties, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Members’ Day: Anniversary Booksigning with Ian Adams Thursday, October 16, 11 a.m., Shoenberg Theater (see back cover for information) Members’ Day: Taste of Country Color & Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. to noon, SNR Enjoy the splendor of autumn at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Tours depart every hour for an easy 1-mile walk, or ride the Wilderness Wagon. Light refreshments served in the Maritz Trail House. (©) = fun for families @ = members’ event Ghouls in the Garden & © Sunday, October 26, 1 to 3 p.m., Garden grounds Trick or treat! Bring the little ones in costume to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. Enjoy treats at five different themed stations throughout the Garden. Finish off with FREE admission to the Children’s Garden. Free for members, but registration is required. Call (314) 577-9570 or register online at www.mobot.org/membership. Children’s Garden Closing for the Season © Sunday, October 26 through Friday, October 31 Help put the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden to bed for the season! Participate in fall-themed activities all week long. At different mes, plant bulbs, sow seeds, learn about fall harvest and hibernation. Fall is a great time to experience the Children’s Garden with the youngsters in your life. Visit us at www.mobot.org/finn for a detailed schedule of activities. ' average temperature: 58.25 ( () ¢ | average monthly precipitation: 2.76 in. fall asters goldenrod uM willow-leaved sunflower gourds MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 2) i =e . yo Closing on Oct. 31 for the season: 04 ue 03 04 ~ Children’s Garden Elb-AL-FITR ~ Plastic Pot Recycling ~ Tram operation © Terrace Café at the William T. © Greater St. Louis Dahlia K on “et3 Cees Society show. emper enter lor Fiome Gardening © Fabric art by Ann Cove, ~ Greater St. Louis Dahlia © Owl Outing. 5:30 to 7 p.m., 1 Wilderness ee 1, 2, and 7 through Nov. 16. Society show, noon to 5 p.m. a: 2 | 5. ee 3 p.m. SNR $ O06 (7 OS O9 10 | YOM Kippur ~ Native Plant School: Native ~ St. Louis Herb Society: ~ Garden ds: Perennials and Grasses for © Wilderness Wagon. 1, 2, and Gifts from the Garden. qat’s Hopping in the Prairie. Landscaping. | to 4 p.m., ~ Owl Outing. 5:30 to 7 p-m., +) Wilderness Wagon. 1, 2, and 3 p.m. SNR $ 10 a.m. to noon, KC $ 9:30 a.m. to noon. SNR $ & S . R ane oe BH $ a ; ; 3, S $ 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 C¢ ILUMBUS | JAY @ Members’ Day: Taste of oun Color, 9 a.m. to noon, SNIR & Members’ Day: Ian Adams a ee aphy workshop $= presentation and book ~ Mid-Amencan Lily Society sale. © “Travels in Ecuador” by signing, 11 a.n., ST a eae Halloween party, a eee - agon. 1, 2, and Dr. Carmen Ulloa, © Greening Your New ae ® ed se workshop with - to 2 p.m 2pm. SNR$ ob SC eT a 7to9pmMC$F 5:30 to 9 p.m. EWC an Adams. $B m= Public Tour Days. EWC 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ~ Metropolitan St. Louis African © Mid-American Regional Lily Violet Council fall sale. Society © Un-Haunted Halloween. ~ Public Tou ays. EWC 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. SNR § ~ Wilderness agon. 1, 2, and 1 © Wilderness Wagon. 1, 2, a 3 p.m. SNR $ > pm. SNR §$ esp enim ey ne Reg Tn Big mn Reet RT yg te a a ene RRR rans eopaemme tes eee Sae otha Aiea samebeb this aenesen adeeb anna woot o ses sas geese thas ttn le rhe eee ee te Veta dn-- ne en ee ee eee oe ee ee eee 7 a 26 7 28 29 30 | 31 HALLOWEEN & Members: Ghouls in the Garden, | to 3 p.m. i Wilderness Wagon. 1, 2, and 3 p.m. § $ ia Niki exhibition closes ™ Children’s Garden Closing — !®@ Children’s Garden Closing ® Children’s Garden Closing if Children’s Garden Closing ms Children’s Garden Closing — }® Children’s Garden Closing for the Season ‘for the Season for the Season ' for the Se for the Sea tor the Seas nee by lan Adams, Beth Haines, Josh Monken, Heather Marie Osbom, Erin Whitson, Leslie Wallace. and www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/planttinder. Gardenland Express! Holiday Flower & Train Show Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, January 4, 2009 One of St. Louis’s most beloved holiday traditions returns with Gardenland Express, the Garden’s annual holiday flower and train show. Be swept away to a wintery New England wonderland in the mountains of Vermont. Tiny villages, ski resorts, and covered bridges dot the living landscape of dwarf conifers, evergreens, succulents, and moss. Eight G-scale model trains chug through the scenery surrounded by hundreds of colorful poinsettias and seasonal flowers. Gardenland Express is a temporary installation, created fresh each year by the Garden’s talented team of horticulturists and volunteers. Starting in early November, catch a glimpse of the railroad garden installation in progress online at www.mobot.org/hort. Click on “Activities and Events.” Admission: $3 for ages 3 and up, in addition to Garden admission. Members are admitted free. Members’ Evening re) | Tuesday, December 2, 5 to 8 p.m., Ridgway Center Don’t miss this members-only preview and magical evening viewing of Gardenland Express. Cash bar, musical entertainment, special holiday menu in Sassafras, and holiday shopping in the Garden Gate Shop. Sponsored by CBIZ & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., Central States Coca-Cola Se eae ee I en ee Ue a Wo eee ce oe, hy ee ees F De aa photo by Leslie Wallace Visit www.mobot.org for the latest information. New Member Orientation @ Saturday, November 1, noon, Shoenberg Theater Learn about events, discounts, classes, and all the benefits of membership. Participants receive Bonus Bloom passes and discounts in Sassafras and the Garden Gate Shop. Bring your friends who are interested in membership too! photo by Josh Monker IES Members’ Day: Holiday Decorating @ Wednesday, November 5, 11 a.m., Shoenberg Theater Collect fresh tips and ideas to make your home festive and welcoming this holiday season. Learn how to use fresh, seasonal materials as the focal point of your home holiday décor. Frog in the Clouds BO Sunday, November 9, 3:30 p.m. The Garden is partnering with the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) to promote “Frog in the Clouds,” the irresistible adventures of an adorable amphibian. After the show, members can meet with the Children’s Garden mascot, Finn, and enjoy refreshments and a botanical craft. Ticket price $18 ($12 for members). Call (314) 725-1834 x207 or e-mail ddunninggill@cocastl.org ieee TeECerTrVD tan .s Science Cafe: Sustainability Thursday, November 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m. “Sustainability: Finding Your Way Forward” is presented by Glenda Abney, director of the EarthWays Center. Presented by the Garden and the Science Center, Science Café offers stimulating conversation in an informal setting each month. Free at Monarch Restaurant, 7401 Manchester Rd. Visit www.slsc.org for more information. shoto by Ryan Rumberger ! Holiday Wreath Exhibit Friday, November 21 through Sunday, January 4, 2009 Wreaths by the area’s finest floral designers deck our walls—and yours too, should you bid on one in the silent auction to benefit the Garden. : © = fun for families @ = members’ event VW didt S Tt DIOOTIIT download the podcast at www.gardeninghelp.org Novemb Cr ' average temperature: 45.25 erage monthly precipitation: 3.71 in. ) 2008 ornamental grass fall foliage Japanese pine pansies burning bush SUNDAY MONDAY ‘TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Gift of the Garden . IW 01 Just in time for the holidays,