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Bailey Arboretum, Lattingtown, NY (May 2012)

The 42-acre Bailey Arboretum is a located in Lattingtown, Long Island, New York.
Situated on the former estate of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey, the arboretum is renowned for the more than 600 varieties of trees and shrubs from around the world, including 20 Chinese Dawn Redwoods, a species classified by the World Conservation Union as "critically endangered" in the wild. Prior to 1941, the tree was thought to have been extinct for millions of years. Frank Bailey (1865-1953), made his fortune after becoming President of the Title Guarantee and Trust Company. His father, who was a physician and amateur naturalist, influenced him. Like his father, Frank Bailey became interested in horticulture and planted hundreds of varieties of plants and trees on the property, including the near-extinct Chinese Dawn Redwoods, which he helped to repopulate. Frank Bailey was not impressed by some of his pretentious, wealthy neighbors who were building palatial mansions, nearby. He mocked them by naming his property, “Munnysunk.” Today, the Bailey Arboretum is open all year to the public at no charge. It is great place to soak in nature and the enjoy a piece of a “bygone era.”
Bailey Arboretum cover page.
Bailey Arboretum cover page.		 The visitors cottage at the entrance to the Bailey Arboretum.
The visitors cottage at the entrance to the Bailey Arboretum.		 At the entrance of Bailey Arboretum is this long building that was probably a coach house or stables.
At the entrance of Bailey Arboretum is this long building that was probably a coach house or stables.		 Large birds, like owls and hawks (and more) are kept in these bird houses.
Large birds, like owls and hawks (and more) are kept in these bird houses.
Many of the birds, like the hawks described here, were rescued and would not survive in the wild.
Many of the birds, like the hawks described here, were rescued and would not survive in the wild.		 One of 20 Dawn Redwoods planted by Frank Bailey in the 1940's (from seedlings of trees discovered in Szechuan, China).
One of 20 Dawn Redwoods planted by Frank Bailey in the 1940's (from seedlings of trees discovered in Szechuan, China).		 Close-up of a Dawn Redwood. Before the discovery in China, they were thought to have been extinct for millions of years.
Close-up of a Dawn Redwood. Before the discovery in China, they were thought to have been extinct for millions of years.		 Another view of a dawn redwood showing its gnarly and sinuous root structure.
Another view of a dawn redwood showing its gnarly and sinuous root structure.
A gorgeous rhododendron that was blooming at the Bailey Arboretum.
A gorgeous rhododendron that was blooming at the Bailey Arboretum.		 Pathway that leads to the main house.
Pathway that leads to the main house.		 The main house in the background. Frank Bailey named his property “Munnysunk to mock his pretentious wealthy neighbors.
The main house in the background. Frank Bailey named his property “Munnysunk" to mock his pretentious wealthy neighbors.		 The Bailey property distinguished itself with the enormous varieties and numbers of trees planted there.
The Bailey property distinguished itself with the enormous varieties and numbers of trees planted there.
Front view of the Bailey house. It is large, but not pretentious. Today, people rent it out for weddings and functions.
Front view of the Bailey house. It is large, but not pretentious. Today, people rent it out for weddings and functions.		 Frank Bailey was also interested in gardens and landscaping.
Frank Bailey was also interested in gardens and landscaping.		 Some purple irises along the garden path.
Some purple irises along the garden path.		 A miniature stone castle off of one of the gardens.
A miniature stone castle off of one of the gardens.
A gazebo on the Bailey grounds near some gardens.
A gazebo on the Bailey grounds near some gardens.		 Close-up of the gazebo.
Close-up of the gazebo.		 Much of the shrubbery was blooming since it was May.
Much of the shrubbery was blooming since it was May.		 Azaleas and rhododendrons at Bailey Arboretum.
Azaleas and rhododendrons at Bailey Arboretum.
While the rhododendrons were peaking, the azaleas were past their peak.
While the rhododendrons were peaking, the azaleas were past their peak.		 Ground cover in a wooded area. There are numerous woodland trails to explore at Bailey Arboretum.
Ground cover in a wooded area. There are numerous woodland trails to explore at Bailey Arboretum.		 The Bailey house through the trees.
The Bailey house through the trees.		 Side view of the Bailey house with benches and trellises in the foreground.
Side view of the Bailey house with benches and trellises in the foreground.
Greenhouse at Bailey Arboretum. It is behind the visitors cottage.
Greenhouse at Bailey Arboretum. It is behind the visitors cottage.		 Close-up of the greenhouse.
Close-up of the greenhouse.

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