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Close-up of blooming Virginia bluebells with clusters of delicate, bell-shaped blue and lavender flowers surrounded by lush green leaves in a garden setting.
A woodland scene with a curving path, surrounded by leafless trees and dense shrubs. The ground is covered in a carpet of yellow wildflowers. A wooden bench sits to the left.
Close-up of white bell-shaped flowers, possibly snowdrops, with green tips on the petals. The flowers are hanging downwards among green leaves, creating a soft, natural background.
Yellow wildflowers and green foliage grow alongside a stone staircase in a natural setting.
A log covered in moss rests on the ground amid a lush carpet of green foliage. Small purple and pink flowers bloom in the foreground, adding a touch of color to the natural scene.
Bright yellow flowers with green leaves grow in front of a weathered grey stone sculpture. The background includes dried leaves and soft natural light highlights the blooms.
White hellebores with yellow centers bloom among green leaves in a garden. The ground is covered with a mix of dark mulch and scattered plants, leading towards a sloped background with more greenery and trees. Its an overcast day.
Close-up of purple crocus flowers with vibrant orange stamens in the foreground, surrounded by a field of yellow flowers and green leaves. The blurred background shows a forest setting with a soft earthy tone.
Close-up of bright yellow flowers blooming among brown leaves on a forest floor. The sun illuminates the flowers, while trees and a blue sky form the background, creating a vibrant contrast.
A cluster of bright yellow flowers and greenery in focus, with white flowers in the background. A person, blurred, walks along a pathway lined with flowers, wearing dark pants and shoes. Sunlight filters through the trees.

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Wister Garden

The Wister Garden is a woodland garden, the former home of the Arboretum’s first director, John C. Wister. His wife, Gertrude Wister, also served as assistant director for 30 years. It is a spring garden, highlighted by sweeps of bulbs and rhododendrons. Narrow winding paths lead around the gently sloping plantings and connect to the Crum Woods trails.

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