A botanic garden for the nation : the United States Botanic Garden /
This beautifully illustrated book presents the first comprehensive look at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Through historical documents and colorful photos, A Botanic Garden for the Nation tells an important story about this special place. The story begins in 1796 with the support of Geo...
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| Format: | Government Document Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC :
U.S. GPO,
2006
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| Series: | Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate) ;
109-19 United States congressional serial set ; serial no.] 15000 |
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Table of Contents:
- A message from the Joint Committee on the Library
- A message from the Architect of the Capitol
- The United States Botanic Garden: establishing a plant collection
- The U.S. Botanic Garden today. Plant collections ; Conservation and CITES ; Production facility ; The U.S. Botanic Garden and the Smithsonian ; The U.S. National Herbarium
- Windows on the Mall: an architectural history of the U.S. Botanic Garden
- The conservatory. Garden Court ; Jungle ; Rare and endangered species ; West Courtyard southern exposure ; Plant exploration ; Orchid House ; Medicinal plants ; World deserts ; Garden primeval ; Southeast Corner House ; Plant adaptations ; East Courtyard: Children's garden ; East and West Galleries
- Bartholdi Park
- The National Garden.
- Appendix A. How to read a plant label
- Appendix B. Maps of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and Bartholdi Park
- Appendix C. Leadership of the U.S. Botanic Garden