Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Golden Larch

Gardening & Horticulture

— Pseudolarix amabilis | Pinaceae | Eastern China —

Golden Larch Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

1. Golden Larch Marker

Inscription. This tree is the offspring of two golden larch trees that were displayed at the 1904 World's Fair. A golden larch tree that had been displayed by the Japanese Pavilion was given to Mrs. James Blair, the official hostess of the 1904 World's Fair. A seedling from her tree was presented to the Missouri Botanical Garden in 1953 by the Federated Garden Clubs.

Erected by Missouri Botanical Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 38° 36.729′ N, 90° 15.457′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Missouri Botanical Garden. It is on Shaw Boulevard west of Tower Grove Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4344 Shaw Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Herring House (here, next to this marker); In Honor of American Science (here, next to this marker); Botanical Museum & Library (a few steps from this marker); Erected by Henry Shaw in 1859 as a museum and library (a few steps from this marker); Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum (a few steps from this

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marker); Museum Building (a few steps from this marker); A Toast to Sassafras (within shouting distance of this marker); Victory of Science (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 26, 2023

2. Golden Larch Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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