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March 30 - April 5, 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, Brunfelsia densifolia. Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Calliandra emarginata, Calliandra haematocephala, Callisia fragrans, Calvoa sessilifolia, Centradenia sp., Centropogon urubambae, Chamaedorea tepejilote, Citrus aurantiifolia 'Key Lime', Clerodendrum splendens, Costus cuspidatus, Crinum kaawanum, Cuphea utriculosa, Dysosma versipellis, Eucharis caucana, Eugenia uniflora, Fuchsia regia, Gurania sp., Heliconia caribaea, Heliconia stricta, Hibiscus schizopetalus, Hygrophila corymbosa, Inga feuillei, Laelia purpurata, Marcgravia rectiflora, Pachycentria tuberosa, Passiflora yucatanensis. Pentas lanceolata, Petrea volubilis, Psiguria umbrosa, Quararibea pumila, Rivina humilis, Sinningia cardinalis, Sobralia macrantha, Spirotheca rosea, Strelitzia alba, Tacca chantrieri, Thunbergia erecta, Thunbergia mysorensis, Vriesea ospinae.

Cohen Court

Narcissus 'February Gold' (Daffodil). Annuals: Viola 'Delta Primrose w/Blotch', Viola 'Supreme Primrose' (Pansy).

English Woodland Garden

Abeliophyllum distichum (Korean abelialeaf), Chionodoxa forbesii 'Pink Giant' (Glory-of-the-snow), Cornus mas (Corneliancherry dogwood), Corylopsis gotoana (Winterhazel), Corylus americana (American hazel), Dirca palustris (Leatherwood), Forsythia x intermedia 'Arnold Giant' (Border forsythia), Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop), Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Autumn Embers' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Carnea' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Sandra' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Hybrid witchhazel), Helleborus 'Royal Heritage' (Hellebore), Helleborus niger 'Altifolius' (Christmas rose), Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose), Helleborus orientalis 'Miller Hybrid' (Lenten rose), Hepatica nobilis (Round-lobed liverleaf), Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake), Lonicera standishii (Fragrant honeysuckle), Magnolia kobus (Kobus magnolia), Magnolia stellata (Star magnolia), Magnolia stellata 'Centennial' (Star magnolia), Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' (Star magnolia), Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' (Magnolia), Narcissus 'Carlton' (Large-cupped daffodil), Narcissus 'February Gold' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Narcissus 'Jenny' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Narcissus 'King Alfred' (Trumpet daffodil), Narcissus 'Largo', Narcissus 'Primeur' (Trumpet daffodil), Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle' (Daffodil), Narcissus 'Scarlet Gem', Narcissus 'Unsurpassable' (Daffodil), Narcissus cyclamineus 'Peeping Tom' (Daffodil), Narcissus pseudonarcissus subsp. obvallaris (Wild daffodil), Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese pachysandra), Parrotia persica (Persian ironwood), Petasites japonicus (Fuki), Primula 'Guinivere' (Primrose), Pulmonaria angustifolia (Blue lungwort), Ranunculus ficaria (Lesser celandine), Rhododendron 'PJM Elite', Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Deep Pink' (Korean rhododendron), Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot), Scilla bifolia (Scilla), Scilla mischtschenkoana (Tubergen squill), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill), Vinca minor.

Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, the Chinese Garden

Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia), Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra), Prunus persica 'Alboplena Pendula' (Peach).

Heckman Bulb Garden

Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory of the snow), Crocus 'Dutch Yellow' (Crocus), Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (Crocus), Crocus 'Pickwick' (Crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Moonlight' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Princess Beatrix' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Snowbunting' (Snow crocus), Crocus tommasinianus (Snow crocus), Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' (Snow crocus), Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' (Crocus), Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite), Forsythia viridiflolia 'Bronxensis' (Forsythia), Narcissus 'Surfside' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Scilla bifolia (Scilla), Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergiana' (Scilla), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill). Annuals: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Bluejacket', Hyacinthus orientalis 'China Pink' (Hyacinth), Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum), Viola spp. (Pansy).

Heckman Rock Garden

Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory-of-the-snow), Crocus 'Advance' (Snow crocus), Crocus chrysanthus 'Ladykiller' (Snow crocus), Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite), Forsythia 'Arnold Dwarf' (Forsythia), Forsythia 'Happy Centennial' (Forsythia), Iris reticulata 'Natascha' (Reticulata iris), Narcissus 'Jetfire' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Narcissus 'Mite' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Narcissus 'Snipe' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Narcissus 'Topolino' (Daffodil), Narcissus cyclamineus 'Tete-A-Tete' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Phlox subulata 'Blue Emerald' (Moss phlox), Scilla bifolia 'Rosea' (Scilla), Scilla mischtschenkoana (Scilla), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill), Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Heart's Delight' (Water-lily tulip), Tulipa praestans 'Unicum' (Tulip), Viola labradorica (Labrador violet). Annuals: Bellis perennis (English daisy), Linaria alpina (Toadflax), Linaria marocanna (Toad flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet alyssum).

Herb Garden

Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry), Scilla siberica (Squill). Annuals: Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth), Viola spp. (Pansies).

Hosta Walk

Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory-of-the-snow), Chionodoxa luciliae 'Pink Giant' (Glory-of-the-snow), Galanthus sp. (Snowdrops), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' (Hybrid witchhazel).

Isabelle A. Baer Garden

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

Jenkins Daylily Garden

Corylopsis spicata (Winterhazel), Forsythia sp. (Forsythia), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Sunburst' (Hybrid witchhazel).

The Knolls

Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' (Red maple), Forsythia sp. (Forsythia), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill).

Kresko Family Victorian Garden

Narcissus sp. (Daffodil).

Linnean House

Camellia 'Cinnamon Cindy', 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 'Dixie Knight', Camellia japonica 'Dwight Eisenhower', Camellia japonica 'Eleanor Hagood'. Camellia japonica 'Elegans (Chandler)', 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 'Nuccio's Gem', 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', Choisya ternata (Mexican orange), Cyclamen 'Sierra Series' (Florist cyclamen). Genista canariensis (Canary Island broom), 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

Crocus 'Firefly' (Crocus), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Rhododendron mucronulatum (Korean rhododendron), Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Compact Dwarf' (Korean rhododendron), Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Deep Pink' (Korean rhododendron), Vinca minor (Periwinkle).

Milles Sculpture Garden

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

Ridgway Center Entrance

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

Samuels Bulb Garden

Chionodoxa forbesii 'Pink Giant' (Glory-of-the-snow), Chionodoxa luciliae 'Rosea' (Glory-of-the-snow), Chionodoxa sardensis (Glory-of-the-snow), 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 vernus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (Crocus), Crocus vernus 'Pickwick' (Crocus), Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' (Crocus), Iris reticulata 'Joyce' (Botanical iris), Narcissus 'Topolino' (Trumpet daffodil), Scilla mischtschenkoana 'Tubergeniana' (Milk squill), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill).

Seiwa-En, The Japanese Garden

Forsythia sp. (Forsythia), Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witch hazel), Hamamelis vernalis 'Sandra' (Vernal witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise' (Hybrid witchhazel), Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane' (Hybrid witchhazel), Petasites japonicus var. giganteus (Butterbur), Salix discolor (Pussy willow).

Shoenberg Temperate House

Acacia redolens, Anomatheca laxa x A. grandiflora (Hybrid anomatheca), Antirrhinum 'Maryland Appleblossom' (Florist snapdragon), Arctotheca calendula, Arisaema thunbergii, 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), Cleome arborea (Bladderbush), Cneorum tricoccon (Spurge olive), Coleonema pulchellum, Convovulus cneorum (Silver bush), Cyclamen 'Sierra Series' (Florist cyclamen), Cyclamen persicum, Damnacanthus indica, Dovylas caffra (Kei-apple). Dyosoma pleiantha, Echium candicans (Pride of Madeira), Eomecon chimonantha (Snow poppy), Erysimum cheiri 'Jaunne Parisienne' (Wallflower), Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Spurge), Euphorbia dendroides (Tree spurge), Euphorbia milii (Crown of thorns), Euryops pectinatus 'Viridis' (Clanwilliam daisy), Freesia 'Entel Purple', Galactites tomentosa, Glandularia lilacina (Vervain), Hardenbergia violacea (Vine lilac), Heuchera maxima (Island alumroot), Helleborus argutifolius, Holboellia coriacea, Hyacinthus orientalis (Hyacinth), Iris japonica, Jasminum mesnyi (Primrose jasmine), Jasminum humile, Kennedia rubicunda (Dusky coral pea), Lachenalia bachmannii, Lachenalia pallida, Lavatera arborea (Tree mallow), Laurus nobilis (Bay laurel), Lindera melissifolia (Pondberry), Michelia compressa, Mimulus aurantiacus (Bush monkey flower), 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), 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

Armeria maritima 'Dusseldorf Pride' (Thrift), Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' (Cornelian cherry), Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore), Helleborus orientalis (Lenten rose), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Parrotia persica (Persian ironwood), Primula sp. (Primrose), Pulsatilla vulgaris 'Rote Glocke' (Pasque flower). Annuals: Bellis perennis 'Galaxy Rose', Bellis perennis 'Galaxy White' (English daisy), Viola spp. (Pansies).

Swift Family Garden

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

Swift Perennial Border

Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' (Crocus).

Victorian Gardens

Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory-of-the-snow), Crocus tommasinianus (Snow crocus), Galanthus elwesii (Snowdrop), Galanthus nivalis (Snowdrop), Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' (Magnolia), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Scilla siberica (Siberian squill). Annuals planted in front of Tower Grove House include: Linaria marocanna 'Fantasy White' (Toadflax), Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (Sweet alyssum), Matthiola incana 'Vintage Mix (Brompton stock), Senecio cineraria 'Silver Dust' (Dusty Miller).

Zimmerman Scented Garden

Anemone blanda 'Charmer' (Windflower), Anemone blanda 'White Splendour' (Windflower), Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle). Annuals: Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Blue Heaven' (Horned violet), Viola 'Maxim White' (Pansies).

Kemper Center for Home Gardening

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

Christopher Biraben Butterfly Meadow
Anemone blanda (Windflower), Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory-of-the-snow), Crocus vernus subsp. vernus 'Pickwick' (Crocus), Narcissus 'Cassata' (Split-corona daffodil), Narcissus cyclamineus 'Peeping Tom' (Cyclamineus daffodil), Puschkinia libanotica (Striped squill).

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

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
Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia), Lonicera fragrantissima (Winter honeysuckle). Annuals: Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals' (Sweet alyssum), Matthiola incana 'Midget Rose' (Stock), Tulipa 'Heart's Delight' (Tulipa), 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: Argyranthemum frutescens 'Summer Pink' (Marguerite), Linaria marocanna 'Fantasy Mix' (Toadflax), Viola 'Accord Daffodil Mix', Viola 'Baby Lucia', Viola 'Crystal Bowl Primrose', Viola 'Orange Favorite' (Pansy).

Justin A. and Rose J. Naumann Experimental Garden
Forsythia x intermedia 'Variegata' (Early forsythia), Prunus 'Stark SweetHeart(™)' (Dwarf apricot), Salix udensis 'Sekka' (Fantail willow).

Lang Family Bird Garden
Forsythia 'Happy Centennial' (Forsythia), Scilla siberica 'Spring Beauty' (Scilla). Annuals: Hyacinthus orientalis 'Peter Stuyvesant' (Hyacinth), 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). Hedge Display: Cercis chinensis (Chinese redbud), Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' (Corneliancherry dogwood), Corylus americana (American hazel).

Maritz Apple Allee
Chionodoxa luciliae (Glory of the snow), Crocus vernus subsp. vernus 'Purpureus Grandiflorus' (Crocus), Crocus vernus subsp. vernus 'Striped Beauty' (Crocus), Crocus x luteus 'Dutch Yellow' (Crocus), Narcissus 'Tete-a-tete' (Miniature daffodil), Scilla siberica (Scilla). Annuals: Viola 'Bingo Clear White', Viola 'Bingo Clear Yellow' (Pansy), Viola cornuta 'Penny Orange' (Horned violet).

Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Garden
Corylus americana (American hazel), Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark witchhazel), Mertensia virginica (Bluebells), Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders).

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
Iris reticulata 'Harmony' (Botanical iris), Narcissus 'Tete-a-tete' (Miniature daffodil).

Union Electric Ground Cover Border
Cornus mas 'Golden Glory' (Cornelian cherry dogwood), Narcissus sp. (Daffodil), Primula 'Alejandra' (Juliana primula).

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