Established in 1934, the garden is known to be the oldest in Texas, and it incorporates 13 interactive educational stations on the elevated boardwalk. S. Herbert Hare, the designer of the Botanic Garden layout, is seen here on the left. City Forester-Horticulturist L.G. McLean (middle) and City Park Director H.H. Hittson (right) are also pictured posed above the European-style rose garden.
Flashback: 1955-Coming Up Roses
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is 109 acres of more than 2,500 species of native and exotic plants in 21 specialty gardens.