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U.S. Botanic Gardens offers a collection of rare and endangered species.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
WASHINGTON _ Walking through the orchid wing at The United States Botanic Gardens, Gaylene and Jim Barstow of Lincoln, Neb., were overwhelmed by the mass of rare tropicals.
Blooming from the sides of rocks, hanging baskets and mossy corners were more than 200 varieties of orchids.
"This place is really incredible," said Gaylene Barstow, 51. "I've never seen so many orchids at one time."
One of the oldest botanic gardens in America, the U.S. Botanic Gardens prides itself on its collection of rare and endangered species.
Recently reopened after an extensive renovation, the facility is now a state-of-the-art sanctuary for horticulture enthusiasts and a tourist attraction for those visiting the nation's ...
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- Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) Brown, Mark April 13, 2006 700+ words
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