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 ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MALL, SOUTH OF ADMISITRATION |
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| This small garden is the best planting of cacti and succulents on the UA campus. Most of the cacti come into full bloom during finals week. |
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In Depth |
The Joseph Wood Krutch Cactus Garden This cactus garden, was initially on the west side of Old Main in 1917, then moved to the east side in the 1930s. The present garden is a remnant of a larger cactus garden that once extended from Old Main to Cherry Ave. The renovations that turned this area into the Mall as we know it today took place in the 1960's. The garden surrounding Old Main is also a remnant of this formerly very extensive garden. Although less conducive to sun-bathing than the grassy Mall, the cactus garden was certainly more interesting. Old photos show pathways, cacti in bloom, and visitors reading labels on many species. From the many interesting plants in the Krutch Garden, we have selected to present the following species. |