Zemurray Azalea and Camellia Garden
Completed in 1995, this portion of the New Orleans Botanical Garden holds the bulk of the garden's azalea, camellia, and magnolia collections. Many of the Azaleas bloom not only in spring, but also in fall and sporadicaly through the rest of the year. This area was originally part of the City Park Rose Garden, but was excluded at the inception of the New Orleans Botanical Garden. The dominant features of this garden are the azalea and camellia garden's centerpiece, the Flute Player (1995)-- a painstakingly refurbished fountain containing an Enrique Alferez Sculpture and the Pavilion of the Two Sisters. Near the formal Pavilion, the garden was designed formally, gradually becoming informal on the perimeter. The footprint walk (1995) around the azalea and camellia garden is embedded with the footprints of special donors to the construction of the Pavilion.
Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Dedicated in 1994, the Pavilion's design is based on an orangery, a formal greenhouse used to protect orange trees from freezes on the great European estates. Named for two sisters, Miss Erminia Wadsworth and Mrs. Marian Wadsworth Harvey, the Pavilion added a high-profile structure to the garden which is used to host educational programs, exhibitions, and rentals for parties, meetings, and weddings. The revenue provided by the building is especially important since the Botanical Garden and City Park receive no governmental funding. In addition to the main hall, the Pavilion contains a cloak room, warming kitchen, restrooms, and a Bridal Room.Back / Next / End the Tour |
