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U.S. National Arboretum: Gardens: FAQs: Mexican flowering dogwood
A lesser known but important purpose of the National Arboretum is to collect and preserve ornamental plant germplasm. Sometimes, the National Arboretum is one of just a few botanical collections in the world that is growing a particular woody or herbaceous plant species.

Gardens and Horticulture Index Page
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Bachelor's in Horticulture Degree in Chicago Area
Designed for working professionals and community college students to finish their studies and advance in the workplace, the program allows all students to transfer their associate's degree credits into a bachelor's degree with additional coursework.

Searching the Globe
Few gardeners can say they are at a loss for new plant material. With a click of the mouse on the Internet or a casual flip through a catalog, a gardener can be anywhere in the botanical world and back again within seconds: camellias from Japan; boxwood from the Republic of Georgia; geraniums from South Africa; or magnolias from South Carolina.

New Horticulture and Design Course Offerings in the Chicago Area
Interested individuals can sign up for classes now, for personal and professional development or as a degree-seeking individual. The program is based on building the pathway from a community or junior college, to a four year degree in Horticulture.


Listings for Arboretums / Botanical Gardens in Illinois
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Anderson Gardens
Rockford,  Illinois  (IL)  61107

Cantigny Park
Wheaton,  Illinois  (IL)  60187

Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe,  Illinois  (IL)  60022

Garfield Park Conservatory
Chicago,  Illinois  (IL)  60624-1945

George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
Peoria,  Illinois  (IL)  61603

Klehm Arboretum
Rockford,  Illinois  (IL)  61102

Quad City Botanical Center
Rock Island,  Illinois  (IL)  61204-3413

The Morton Arboretum
Lisle,  Illinois  (IL)  60532-1293

Washington Park Botanical Garden
Springfield,  Illinois  (IL)  62704