Botanical Exploration of the Trans-Mississippi West, 1790-1850

Abstract

Lilac Sunday -Open House Sunday, May 20 should see the lilac collection at peak bloom and on this Lilac Sunday the Arboretum staff will also hold "Open House."Staff members will be on the grounds from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. to answer questions regarding the plants of the lilac collection and the collections of shrubs, vines, dwarf fruit trees and hedges, as well as the Larz Anderson collection of Japanese Dwarf Trees.In addition, various items of mechanical equipment used to care for the grounds will be demonstrated.These will include a brush chipper, Blitzer mowers, sprayers and planters.During the Open House the meadow road from the Forest Hills to the Arborway Gates and beyond the lilacs will be closed to automobile traffic.Parking will be permitted from the Conifer collection to the Viburnum collection near Bussey Hill.The Bussey Street, South Street and Centre Street gates will be open.Parking will also be permitted on the paved areas of the Bussey Institution on South Street.

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