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The Gardens also house an idea
garden. Here you can see masses
of roses, annual and perennial
flowers, herbs, fruits, and
vegetables. Look for plants and
growing techniques to use in your
own garden. '
Plan to spend a great portion of
the day at this Garden paradise
and wear comfortable walking
shoes. Most of all, don’t forget your
camera. And may I suggest
The Christmas display at Longwood always
features an enormous tree, center, and an
abundant supply of poinsettias. In the
foreground is a reflecting pool.
Longwood Gardens
viewing the free four minute slide
presentation located to your right
as you walk through the entrance
to the first building. This in
troduction will show you a map and
will be an invaluable guide for
making sure you see all the Gar
dens have to offer.
The Gardens are open from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m., parts of the year
and a.m. to 10 p.m. most of the
year. Admission for children ages
6 to 14 is only $l, and children under
age 5 get in free.
For- special events throughout
the year, you can call 215-388-6741.
I hope you enjoy your trip to
Longwood Gardens as much as I
did, and I am sure you willcome
home saying, “It took my breath
away!”
the historic Pierce wing on the right, an addition by du Pont
on the left, and a connecting conservatory. The house is open
for view Spring through Fall. ,
If these cactus look familiar, it could be because they are
stone cactuses-a common house cactus. However, your arms
could not reach around these sharp beauties; most plants as
we know them are grown to extremes at the Gardens.