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March 16 - March 22, 2001

Bakewell Court

Annuals: Viola sp. (Pansy).

Climatron® Geodesic Greenhouse

Abutilon sachetianum, Acalypha hispida (Chenille plant), Alpinia speciosa, Alternanthera dentata 'Ruby', Ananas comosus (Pineapple). Androlepis skinneri, Aphelandra spp., Begonia heracleifolia, Begonia prismatocarpa, Begonia thieme, Brugmansia rosea, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Calliandra emarginata, Calliandra haematocephala, Callisia fragrans, Calvoa sessilifolia, Centradenia sp., Chamaedorea tepejilote. Clerodendrum splendens, Costus cuspidatus, Cuphea utriculosa, Distichochlamys citrea, Eucharis caucana, Eugenia uniflora, Fuchsia regia. Gurania sp., Heliconia caribaea, Heliconia stricta, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hygrophila corymbosa, Marcgravia rectiflora, Pachycentria tuberosa. Pentas lanceolata, Polygonatum sp., Psiguria umbrosa, Quararibea pumila, Rivina humilis, Ruellia brevifolia, Sinningia cardinalis, Spirotheca rosea, Strelitzia alba, Thunbergia erecta, Thunbergia mysorensis, Vriesea ospinae.

Cohen Court

Annuals: Viola 'Delta Primrose w/Blotch', Viola 'Supreme Primrose' (Pansies).

English Woodland Garden

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's walking stick), Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop), Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop), Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis mollis 'Pallida' (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Carnea' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Sandra' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Primavera' (Hybrid witchhazel), Helleborus foetidus 'Wester Flisk' (Stinking hellebore), Helleborus niger 'Altifolius' (Christmas rose), Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose), Helleborus orientalis 'Miller Hybrid' (Lenten rose), Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake), Lonicera standishii (Fragrant honeysuckle), Narcissus 'February Gold' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Narcissus cyclamineus 'Peeping Tom' (Daffodil), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Petasites japonicus (Fuki), Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Deep Pink' (Korean rhododendron), Scilla bifolia (Scilla), Scilla mischtschenkoana (Tubergen squill), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill).

Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, the Chinese Garden

Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia), Hamamelis mollis 'Pallida' (Chinese witchhazel), Mukdenia rossii (Mukdenia).

Heckman Bulb Garden

Crocus 'Dutch Yellow' (Crocus), Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (Crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Princess Beatrix' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Snowbunting' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Uschak Orange' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Zenith' (Snow crocus), Crocus sp. (Crocus), Crocus tommasinianus (Snow crocus), Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite), Forsythia viridiflolia 'Bronxensis' (Forsythia), Galanthus ikariae (Snowdrop), Galanthus sp. (Snowdrops), Iris reticulata 'Harmony' (Botanical iris).

Heckman Rock Garden

Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory-of-the-snow), Chionodoxa luciliae 'Alba' (Glory-of-the-snow), Crocus 'Advance' (Snow crocus), Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite), Forsythia 'Arnold Dwarf' (Forsythia), Ranunculus yakushimanus (Buttercup), Scilla mischtschenkoana (Scilla), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill).

Herb Garden

Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Hybrid witchhazel), Scilla siberica (Squill). Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies).

Hosta Walk

Galanthus sp. (Snowdrops), Hamamelis vernalis (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' (Hybrid witchhazel), Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake).

Isabelle A. Baer Garden

Annuals: Viola 'Crystal Bowl True Blue' (Pansy).

Jenkins Daylily Garden

Crocus tommasinianus (Crocus), Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis mollis 'Pallida' (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis mollis 'Princeton Gold' (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witch hazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Autumn Embers' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Christmas Cheer' (Ozark witch hazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Sandra' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Fire Cracker' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Orange Beauty' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Primavera' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Sunburst' (Hybrid witchhazel).

The Knolls

Forsythia sp. (Forsythia).

Kresko Family Victorian Garden

Galanthus caucasicus (Snowdrop).

Linnean House

Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy', Camellia 'Crimson Candles', Camellia 'Fragrant Pink', Camellia 'Freedom Bell', Camellia 'Jean Pursel', Camellia chrysantha (Yellow camellia), Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson', Camellia japonica 'Adolphe Audusson Variegated', Camellia japonica 'Alba Plena', Camellia japonica 'Bernice Boddy', Camellia japonica 'California', Camellia japonica 'C.M. Wilson', Camellia japonica 'Choji-Raju'. Camellia japonica 'Dixie Knight', Camellia japonica 'Dwight Eisenhower', Camellia japonica 'Eleanor Hagood', Camellia japonica 'Elegans (Chandler)', Camellia japonica 'Gosho-Zakua', Camellia japonica 'Guest of Honor', Camellia japonica 'Hasumi Shiro', Camellia japonica 'Julia France', 'Julia Wilson', Camellia japonica 'Lady Campbell', Camellia japonica 'Kramer's Supreme', Camellia japonica 'Marc Eleven', Camellia japonica 'Mathotiana Supreme', Camellia japonica 'Monte Carlo', Camellia japonica 'Mrs. Charles Cobb', Camellia japonica 'Mrs. D.W. Davis'. Camellia japonica 'Mrs. Lyman Clarke', Camellia japonica 'Nobilissima', Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem', Camellia japonica 'Patti Anne Vorce', Camellia japonica 'Pink Hermes', Camellia japonica 'Pink Pagoda', Camellia japonica 'Professor Charles S. Sargent', Camellia japonica 'Reeve's Sweetheart', Camellia japonica 'Ted Kohl', Camellia japonica 'Tiffany', Camellia japonica 'Tinsie', Camellia japonica 'Tom Knudsen'. Camellia japonica 'Valley Knudsen', Camellia reticulata 'Cornelian', Camellia reticulata 'Crimson Robe', Camellia reticulata 'Shot Silk', Camellia x williamsii 'Donation', Choisya ternata (Mexican orange), Cyclamen 'Sierra Series' (Florist cyclamen), Genista canariensis (Canary Island broom), Hippeastrum 'Picotee Petticoat' (Amaryllis), Ipheon uniflorum (Spring star-flower), Loropetalum chinense (Chinese fringe tree). Osmanthus fragrans (Fragrant olive), Oxalis articulata (Wood sorrel), Primula malacoides (Fairy primrose).

Lopata Azalea/Rhododendron Garden

Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop), Hamamelis mollis 'Pallida' (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Primavera' (Hybrid witchhazel), Rhododendron 'P.J.M.' (Rhododendron), Rhododendron mucronulatum (Korean rhododendron).

Milles Sculpture Garden

Annuals: Viola ' Clear Sky Light Purple', Viola 'Clear Sky Purple', Viola 'Clear Sky Yellow' (Pansies).

Ridgway Center Entrance

Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Clear Yellow', Viola 'Dynamite Blue with Blotch' (Pansy).

Samuels Bulb Garden

Crocus 'Dutch Yellow' (Crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Ladykiller' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Snowbunting' (Snow crocus), Crocus etruscus 'Zwanenburg' (Crocus), Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' (Crocus), Galanthus nivalis 'Viridiapicis' (Snowdrop), Iris histeroides 'George' (Botanical iris), Iris reticulata 'Joyce' (Botanical iris), Iris reticulata 'Pauline' (Botanical iris), Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana' (Milk squill), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill).

Seiwa-En, The Japanese Garden

Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis mollis 'Brevipetala' (Chinese witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witch hazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Firecracker' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Orange Beauty' (Hybrid witchhazel).

Shoenberg Temperate House

Acacia redolens, Anomatheca laxa x A. grandiflora (Hybrid anomatheca), Antirrhinum 'Maryland Appleblossom' (Florist snapdragon), Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' (Dwarf strawberry tree), Arisaema thunbergii, Aristolochia californica (California dutchman's pipe), Asarum caudatum (Wild ginger), Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', Buxus balearica (Boxwood), Calceolaria 'Anytime Mix' (Pocketbook flower), Ceanothus 'Julia Phelps' (California lilac), Ceanothus thyrisiflorus (California blueblossom), Cercis siliquastrum (Redbud), Cestrum elegans var. smithii, Chamelaucium ciliatum (Wax flower), Chrysanthemum segetum (Corn marigold), Cineraria 'Miss Yokohama', Citrus medica (Citron), Clematis armandii, Cleome arborea (Bladderbush), Cneorum tricoccon (Spurge olive), Coleonema pulchellum, Convovulus cneorum (Silver bush), Corylopsis sinensis var. calvescens (Winter hazel), Cuphea schumanni, Cyclamen 'Sierra Series' (Florist cyclamen), Cyclamen persicum, Eomecon chimonantha (Snow poppy), Erica erigena 'Mediterranean Pink' (Heath), Erysimum cheiri 'Jaunne Parisienne' (Wallflower), Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Spurge), Euphorbia dendroides (Tree spurge), Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns), Euryops pectinatus 'Viridis' (Clanwilliam daisy), Galactites tomentosa, Glandularia lilacina (Vervain), Hardenbergia violacea (Vine lilac), Helleborus argutifolius, Holboellia coriacea, Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth), Iris japonica, Jasminum mesnyi (Primrose jasmine), Kennedia rubicunda (Dusky coral pea), Lachenalia bachmannii, Lachenalia sp.. Lavatera arborea (Tree mallow), Laurus nobilis (Bay laurel), Lindera melissifolia (Pondberry), Lupinus pilosus (Lupine), Maesa japonica, Michelia compressa, Narcissus 'King Alfred' (Daffodil), Nemophila menziesii (Baby-blue-eyes), Ochna serrulata (Bird's-eye bush), Osmanthus delavayi (Devilwood), Osteospermum fruticosum (African daisy), Osteospermum fruticosum 'Sparkler' (African daisy), Oxalis oregana (Redwood sorrel). Pelargonium x hortorum `Americana Salmon' (Geranium), Pelargonium x hortorum 'Showcase Bright Coral' (Geranium), Pelargonium quercifolium 'Village Hill Oak' (Oak-leaved geranium), Primula malacoides (Fairy primrose), Prunus caroliniana (Cherry laurel), Rhamnus alaternus (Buckthorn), Ribes viburnifolium (Gooseberry), Ricotia lunaria, Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena' (Banksia rose), Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary), Ruscus aculeatus (Butcher's broom), Salvia 'Dora's Choice', Sarcococca ruscifolia (Fragrant sweet box), Silene aegyptiaca. Sparaxis tricolor (Harlequin flower), Sparaxis tricolor 'Alba maxima', Stachyrus praecox, Teucrium fruticans (Tree germander), Tulipa sp. (Tulip). Utricularia sandersonii (Rabbit ears), Veltheimia bracteata (Bush lily), Viola walteri (Prostrate blue violet), Zantesdeschia aethiopica (Calla lily).

Spoehrer Plaza

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies).

Strassenfest German Garden

Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies).

Swift Family Garden

Annuals: Viola 'Clear Sky Purple', Viloa 'Clear Sky White' (Pansy).

Victorian Gardens

Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory-of-the-snow), Crocus tommasinianus (Snow crocus), Crocus tommasinianus (Snow crocus), Galanthus elwesii (Snowdrop), Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill).

Zimmerman Scented Garden

Annuals: Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Blue Heaven' (Horned violet), Viola 'Maxim White' (Pansies).

Kemper Center for Home Gardening

Bank of America Family Vegetable Garden
Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Denim', Viola 'Bingo Winter Blues Mix' (Pansy).

Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow
Crocus vernus subsp. vernus 'Pickwick' (Crocus), Scilla bifolia (Squill).

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flower Borders
Crocus sp. (Crocus), Forsythia 'Gold Tide' (Forsythia), Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose).

Firstar Bank City Garden
Annuals: Viola 'Black Devil', Viola 'Dancer True blue', Viola 'Delta Pure Yellow', Viola 'Delta Tapestry' (Pansies).

Foundation Plantings
Annuals: Viola 'Delta Pure Light Blue', Viola 'Delta Pure Violet' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Blackberry Cream' (Horned violet).

Fragrance Garden
Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop). Annuals: Viola 'Crown Yellow Splash', Viola 'Imperial Frosty Rose', (Pansy).

Jane and Whitney Harris Secret Garden
Annuals: Viola 'Purple Jester' (Pansy).

Jordan Ornamental Shade Garden and Overlook
Annuals: Viola cornuta 'Babyface Yellow' (Horned violet).

Joseph F. Ruwitch Garden for All
Annuals: Viola 'Accord Daffodil Mix', Viola 'Baby Lucia', Viola 'Crystal Bowl Primrose', Viola 'Orange Favorite' (Pansy).

Lang Family Bird Garden
Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop). Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Clear Yellow' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Princess Purple & Gold', Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Plum Velvet' (Horned violets).

Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden
Annuals: Viola spp. (Pansies), Viola cornuta (Horned violet).

Maritz Apple Allee
Crocus vernus subsp. vernus 'Purpureus Grandiflorus' (Crocus), Crocus x luteus 'Dutch Yellow' (Crocus). Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Clear White', Viola 'Bingo Clear Yellow' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Penny Orange' (Horned violet).

Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Garden
Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witchhazel).

Members' Entry Court Garden
Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Rose with Blotch' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Penny Yellow' (Horned violet).

Spoehrer Children's Garden
Annuals: Viola 'Baby Bingo Lavender Shades', Viola 'Blue Jeans Mix', Viola 'Crystal Bowl Rose', Viola 'Lavender Cool Shades', Viola 'Ultima Beacon Rose', Viola 'Ultima Impressions Mix' (Pansies), Viola cornuta 'Penny Ball Mix', V. cornuta 'Penny Citrus Mix', V. cornuta 'Orange Mix' (Horned violets).

Suzanne Stagg Wright Rock Garden
Galanthus elwesii (Snowdrop), Iris reticulata 'Harmony' (Botanical iris).

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