A project inaugurated by Rafinesque while professor in Transylvania was that of a botanic garden at Lexington called "The botanical Garden of Transylvania University."
"The History of the Medical Department of Transylvania University"
Robert Peter
The Mexicans had even botanic gardens and pleasure grounds before the modern Europeans.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
Just beyond the arch is the Promenade du Chateau d'eau, and at the foot of the railway station the botanic Gardens.
"The South of France--East Half"
Charles Bertram Black