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United States National Arboretum

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United States National Arboretum

United States National Arboretum

Garden at the United States National Arboretum, Washington, D.C.

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Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Jamaica Plain, Boston.

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