This memoir provides a detailed account of the rich history and legacy of the New York Botanical Garden. It chronicles the contributions of key players in the development of the institution, the growth of the collections, and the evolution of research at the Garden. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of botanical institutions in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.