Centennial Garden
The garden is a herbaceous perennial and shrub border
along the west and south side of historic Faurot Hall, the original
administration building of the State Fruit Experiment Station listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. The
theme
for the Centennial Garden flower border is to reflect the early 1900’s by
using plants from the period. Bridal Wreath Spirea is one plant determined
from the early photos of Faurot Hall (left) and it is represented in
the border.
The Centennial Garden was prepared and planted in 2003 and
2004 and dedicated on June 17, 2005 as part of the Missouri State University Centennial
Celebration. The
Centennial Celebration
Steering Committee of Missouri State funded the majority of the project.
Gilbert H. Wild and Son Nursery of
Sarcoxie, Missouri donated the vintage daylilies and
peonies needed for the garden.
This site will continue to be grow along with the garden including more and
more information on American Landscape History.
For further information, contact:
Marilyn Odneal
417-547-7513
MarilynOdneal@missouristate.edu
