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Lush vegetation grows in every crevice in this rocky New Zealand valley, where hot springs keep the earth at tropical temper
Lush vegetation grows in every crevice in this rocky New Zealand valley, where hot springs keep the earth at tropical temper

Lush vegetation grows in every crevice in this rocky New Zealand valley, where hot springs keep the earth at tropical temper

Date2/4/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Lush vegetation grows in every crevice in this rocky New Zealand valley; where hot springs keep the earth at tropical temper
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0117898F
    Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
    Horticulturist Andrew Benn of Scarborough waters plants in his exotic tropical greenhouse where he grows sugar cane, orchids, pineapples and bananas along with regular vegetables. The native of Guyana is teaching courses on indoor and outdoor gardening for beginners and advanced gardeners. His classroom is his greenhouse in his backyard on Vauxhall Dr. Classes started today and will run for 8 weeks.
    Mahler, John
    9/15/1976
    The Island of St. Lucia is a popular port of call for tour ships because of its lush vegetation and natural beauty but it's not a place to visit if yo(...)
    The Island of St. Lucia is a popular port of call for tour ships because of its lush vegetation and natural beauty but it's not a place to visit if yo(...)
    Spremo, Boris
    3/15/1972
    Squirrel corn is another spring wildflower which grows in rich woods
    Squirrel corn is another spring wildflower which grows in rich woods
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    5/3/1941
    Things went swimmingly yesterday when our bachelor Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, took a dip in a sulphur bath at Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., where he's attending a Liberal policy conference
    Things went swimmingly yesterday when our bachelor Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, took a dip in a sulphur bath at Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., where he's attending a Liberal policy conference
    Ross, Fred
    11/21/1969
    Herbie grows up, Metro became aware of his pre-dicament in February, 1979, in a Star story, where he's pictured with mom, Leticia. Herbie, left, now 1(...)
    Herbie grows up, Metro became aware of his pre-dicament in February, 1979, in a Star story, where he's pictured with mom, Leticia. Herbie, left, now 1(...)
    Brazao, Dale
    2/10/1989
    Toronto, where the concrete grows
    Toronto, where the concrete grows
    Spremo, Boris
    3/26/1985
    The Metric System will, as its use grows, send most people to conversion tables and definition charts to relate the new measurements to our present st(...)
    The Metric System will, as its use grows, send most people to conversion tables and definition charts to relate the new measurements to our present st(...)
    Goode, Jeff
    3/5/1975
    Credit crusaders: Glen Schnarr, chairman of the Friends of the Valley group, is preparing for a valley walk Sunday, on which participants will be accompanied by experts on wildlife, vegetation and local history
    Credit crusaders: Glen Schnarr, chairman of the Friends of the Valley group, is preparing for a valley walk Sunday, on which participants will be accompanied by experts on wildlife, vegetation and local history
    Calleja, Frank
    2/4/1991
    The life of Rolla : a Peruvian tale : with moral inculcations for youth : including, A description of the temple of the sun. The mysteries of the golden leaf. The seven springs in the valley of Nanasca. The story of the tree with one branch. The story of the Inca who wept blood. The speech of Rolla. The battle of Quito. The death of Rolla : with a frontispiece, representing Rolla tearing from the rock the tree which supports the bridge
    The life of Rolla : a Peruvian tale : with moral inculcations for youth : including, A description of the temple of the sun. The mysteries of the golden leaf. The seven springs in the valley of Nanasca. The story of the tree with one branch. The story of the Inca who wept blood. The speech of Rolla. The battle of Quito. The death of Rolla : with a frontispiece, representing Rolla tearing from the rock the tree which supports the bridge
    Brewer, George, 1766-
    1800
    A showdown between former Toronto mayor Phil Givens (left) and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (right) takes place at Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., after (...)
    A showdown between former Toronto mayor Phil Givens (left) and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (right) takes place at Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., after (...)
    Ross, Fred
    11/21/1969
    Prime Minister Trudeau gets his badge as Chief at the Liberal meeting in Harrison Hot Springs, B
    Prime Minister Trudeau gets his badge as Chief at the Liberal meeting in Harrison Hot Springs, B
    CP Photo
    11/21/1969
    Group of tourists to Rotorua on North Island have a close-up view of sulphur hot springs
    Group of tourists to Rotorua on North Island have a close-up view of sulphur hot springs
    Bryant, George
    3/21/1975