On Isle-Aux-Oies ( Fowl ) River Admission—$2.00 (Including Tax) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THE YEAR ’ROUND MOBILE, ALABAMA The world-famed Bellingrath Gardens unfold their acres of glowing, brilliant colors along the winding banks of the Isle-Aux-Oies River about twenty miles from the town of Old Mobile, and about one mile from famous Mobile Bay. No gardens these that have been planted and seasoned with bygone centuries, but a young and virile landscape fraught with patriarchs of bushes transplanted by

In Bellingrath Gardens the Southland boasts one of the loveliest garden spots in all the world—the true “Charm Spot of the Deep South.” Serenely conscious of the rare appeal and magnetism of ever-changing beauty, Bellingrath Gardens offer an untold wealth of verdant foliage at any time of the year the casual caller comes. In fall the mammoth Chrysanthemums are magnificent and early winter brings the prized collection of Camellias has in myriad brilliant hues. Spring coaxes forth thousands of bul

Though each season envelops the world in its own peculiar beauty and charm, not the wildest dreams of the most fervid and keen imagination can conjure the beauty of Bellingrath Gardens when Azaleas are blooming. Thousands of them line the many rambling walks that wind over this marvelous estate. Around the lily-bordered lake—Mirror Lake—you go enthralled by the gigantic Azaleas that scatter their trillion petals from the million flowers that cover a single bush. Mobile’s own romantic history is

Fascinating scenes like those pictured here inspire many extravagant words of praise by visitors to Bellingrath Gardens. The renowned columnist, Dorothy Dix , makes this statement: “ I have seen the beautiful gardens all over the world—in France, England, Germany, Japan, as well as in this country—but I have never seen anything so gorgeous as Bellingrath Gardens. ” ★ Mr. Rufus C. Dawes , President of the Chicago World’s Fair, was equally as complimentary: “It is the most beautiful and best devel

There’s a beauty that beggars description. That is the beauty one finds in Bellingrath Gardens. The first act of the Bellingrath Gardens Show opens in October, when the wondrous Camellias begin to bloom. The Camellia Japonica has no equal in the plant world for its beauty and fitness for the glorification of the home and garden. A native of Japan, it was introduced through European channels to Mobile about one hundred years ago. Possibly some five or six hundred varieties exist, embracing many t

In the middle of Act I the Camellia Japonica is joined by its costar, the Azalea, and together they march on triumphantly to the enthusiastic applause of an appreciative audience. During January and February the Camellia Japonica reaches its heights, graciously yielding the spotlight to the glorious Azalea as the scene changes from winter to spring. There are no fitting words to describe the colorful and appealing drama of the dainty Camellia Japonica meeting the glorious Azalea when both are at

Slowly recovering from the rapture and absorbing drama of the Azalea in full bloom, Bellingrath Gardens open Act III in their charming spring dress. Various shades of green stand out in relief as young leaves take the place of old. Ancient live oaks, water oaks, bays, magnolias, cedars, pines, holly and dogwood take on new hues and assume their roles in this show with magnificent beauty and splendor. Mountain Laurel and the double-flowered white Spiraea brighten the stage with their delicate blo

New actors and actresses add their beauty to the cast as summer drifts by. The Crepe Myrtle, the Oleander, the Magnolia, the Hibiscus, the Allamanda and numerous other colorful flowers help make the Bellingrath Gardens Show the wonderful pageant that it is. Summer fades into fall, and as the final curtain is lowered the audience reluctantly leaves with happy smiles and fond memories of the “Charm Spot of the Deep South”: of dexterous landscaping: of gray Spanish moss draping branches of noble oa

For information concerning Bellingrath Gardens, inquire at any AAA office or your Tourist Information Bureau, “Ask Mr. Foster” Service, or write direct to Bellingrath Gardens, Mobile, Alabama. Western Union and long distance telephone service are available at Gardens. Regular round-trip bus service from Mobile to the Gardens each morning and afternoon at special rate. VISIT Bellingrath Gardens CHARM SPOT OF THE DEEP SOUTH To Bellingrath Gardens TURN SOUTH AT THEODORE FROM US 90 Invitation to Bel