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	Longwood Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania contains a collection of eclectic and extraordinarily impressive Metasequoias in a grand horticultural display garden, one of the finest and most famous in the country.
		Longwood is in an interesting area, a few miles north of Wilmington, Delaware in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
		It is no surprise that the Longwood received these trees early in the dissemination of seedlings, as it is one of the most prominent gardens in the United States.
	www.skidmore.edu /~m_belsky/Longwood.htm (497 words)

	Longwood Gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		One of the premier botanical gardens in the United States, Longwood Gardens consists of 1,050 acres (4.2 km²) of gardens, woodlands, and meadows in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, in the Brandywine Valley.
		The Longwood Gardens property was originally purchased from William Penn in 1700 by a fellow Quaker named George Pierce.
		He founded the Longwood Foundation in 1937, and in 1946 the foundation was chartered with running Longwood Gardens for the general education and enjoyment of the public.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Longwood_Gardens (409 words)

	Longwood Gardens, the #1 Brandywine Valley Attraction
		Longwood Garden, a mecca for garden lovers worldwide, has over 1,050 landscaped outdoor acres and 20 indoor gardens including the heated conservatory, the main fountain garden, Italian water garden and an open air theatre.
		Longwood hosts more than 400 performing arts events each year, including concerts on the mammoth Longwood Organ and theatrical performances in the open air theatre.
		Longwood Gardens is located on U.S. Route 1 at Pennsylvania Route 52, three miles northeast of Kennett Square, PA, via Route 1 and 12 miles north of Wilmington, DE, via Route 52 (the Kennett Pike).
	www.thebrandywine.com /attractions/longwood.html (213 words)

	Picture Perfect: Longwood Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		For once, the owners' hyperbole may be warranted, in the case of Longwood's self-description: "the world's premier horticultural display garden." Among other things, it offers "gardens, woodlands, and meadows; 20 outdoor gardens; 20 indoor gardens within four acres of heated greenhouses; 11,000 different types of plants; spectacular fountains" and on and on.
		And on and on, through a five-acre fountain garden, with displays of fountain jets, one of which rises 130 feet, and all of which require recirculation of 10,000 gallons of water each minute.
		Longwood gardeners are growing the trees to replace the row that died out.
	www.princetoninfo.com /199909/90901p01.html (1643 words)

	Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		THE LONGWOOD HERITAGE EXHIBIT, located in the historic Pierce-du Pont House, traces the evolution of Longwood Gardens through old photos, artifacts, home movies, and video to tell the story of the stewards of the land who preserved and developed the property.
		Longwood Gardens now encompass 1,050 acres and 20 indoor gardens of exquisite flowers, trees, opulent architecture, sparkling fountains, exotic plants.
		HOURS: The outdoor gardens and Conservatory open at 9 am and 10 am, respectively, every day of the year, and close at 6 pm from April through October and at 5 pm from November through March, although both are frequently open later for special events and holiday displays.
	www.inusa.com /tour/pa/brandy/longwood.htm (472 words)

	Longwood Gardens - Chateau Country
		Longwood's Main Fountain Garden circulates 10,000 gallons of water each minute with jets that shoot water as high as 130 feet in the air.
		The Main Fountain Garden in front of the Conservatory has some impressive statistics: Ten thousand gallons of water per minute circulate through 380 fountainheads, scuppers, and spouts; the highest jet soars 130 feet in the air; a 90,000-gallon underground reservoir feeds the fountains and the 50-foot waterfall; the whole system can hold 675,000 gallons.
		Longwood is world famous for its Conservatory, which is divided into twenty distinct “houses” or “gardens.” No matter what time of year you visit, spectacular floral displays are always in bloom.
	www.chateaucountry.org /chateaus/longwood_tours.html (796 words)

	Longwood Gardens
		Longwood is located in Kennett Square, PA which turned out to be about a four and a half hour drive from my house.
		This is the fountain garden show at the outdoor theatre garden.
		On the day of our visit, the Italian water garden was closed for repairs, but we caught the other two shows.
	suesconnecticutgarden.homestead.com /Longwood.html (172 words)

	Philadelphia Gardens: Part 2 Longwood Gardens
		Longwood Gardens encompasses 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows, as well as 20 outdoor gardens, 20 indoor gardens within four acres of greenhouses.
		Longwood's gardens are overseen by 20 gardeners, with another eight groundskeepers in charge of lawns.
		Gardens are so beautiful and can bring such peace to those who are hurting, depressed or tired.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/california_gardening/51389 (476 words)

	USATODAY.com - Longwood Gardens celebrating its centennial with every new bud (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pa.; www.longwoodgardens.org or (610) 388-1000.
		Longwood is turning 100, and although the official anniversary isn't until July, visitors will be celebrating with every new bud that comes to bloom — both indoors and out.
		Longwood will host eight horticultural displays throughout the year, corresponding roughly with the different seasons of flora.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2006-02-27-longwood-gardens_x.htm (903 words)

	Brandywine Valley Bed & Breakfast Association - B&Bs of the Brandywine Valley - Bed & Breakfast (via CobWeb/3.1 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens is without a doubt one of the country's most beautiful landmarks. Each step through this gardener's paradise takes you deeper into a world of history and beauty. With towering trees, exotic flowers, and breathtaking fountains, Longwood is a place like no other.
		Currently, Longwood Gardens is celebrating it's 100th birthday with a year-long schedule of events. Come for Longwood's famous Garden Party in June, the Founder's Day Celebration in July, and GardenFest in September. Visit the gardens and honor the man who created it. Take a stroll down the Garden Walk, or observe the breathtaking Water Garden.
		Each piece of Longwood Gardens has remained the way that Pierre had envisioned; he is a legacy, and Longwood is truly a landmark.
	www.bvbb.com.cob-web.org:8888 (535 words)

	Longwood Gardens - Pennsylvania Dutch Country / Lancaster County, PA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens - Pennsylvania Dutch Country / Lancaster County, PA Welcome to the world’s premier horticultural display garden.
		Longwood Gardens was created by industrialist Pierre S.
		Longwood is open every day of the year and attracts more than 900,000 visitors annually.
	www.800padutch.com /longwood.html (41 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Longwood Gardens celebrating 100th
		Judy Silverstein of Glen Mills, Pa., photographs orchids hanging in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa.
		It is for visitors at the renowned and historic Longwood Gardens, where guests this year are being treated to a yearlong birthday party.
		Kanakanui orange blossoms bloom in a conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,635188343,00.html (643 words)

	Longwood Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		But Longwood Gardens is not just a collection of plants; the plants and flowers are displayed beautifully in many different horticultural environments.
		In the nineteenth century Longwood, then owned by Quakers John and Hannah Peirce Cox was a frequent station on the Underground Railroad.
		Longwood was purchased in 1906 by industrialist Pierre du Pont to save the arboretum begun by former owners Joshua and Samuel Peirce.
	www.angelfire.com /dc/novelthoughts/longwood_gardens.html (1174 words)

	Botanical, Architecture -- Longwood Gardens
		Longwood Gardens, America's premier public display garden, is a sprawling, 1,050 acre estate containing more than twenty-two breathtaking sites.
		Among the outdoor gardens, visitors can enjoy The Flower Garden Walk designed by Pierre du Pont, the Italian Water Gardens with its formal tiled pools and sparkling fountains, the Wisteria Garden, Peony Garden, and the arches of pink climbing roses of the Rose Arbor.
		From family Workshops to Professional Gardener Training to College Internship Programs and Continuing Education, Longwood is the answer for anyone wanting to study horticulture, landscaping, wildlife management and much more.
	www.fieldtrip.com /pa/03881000.htm (416 words)

	Longwood Gardens VHS Visionaries Production Longwood Gardens
		Longwood Gardens - its beauty, history, and behind - the - scenes operation - is brought to life in this half-hour stereo video by the award - winning team at Art Ciocco and Paul Buck of Visionaries.
		Longwood's remarkable diversity is highlighted with majestic trees, exotic plants, unique festivals, performing arts, and fireworks.
		Longwood Gardens is located in the historic Brandywine Valley 30 miles west of Philadelphia.
	www.travelvideostore.com /product_info.php?products_id=820 (283 words)

	The Longwood gardens with busch gardens and garden trellis (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.arizona-gigapop.net) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
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	longwood-gardens.ytuh.com.cob-web.org:8888 (812 words)

	Longwood Gardens - The Gardens - Organ & Carillon History
		The Longwood instrument is probably the world's largest residence organ, although the Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia, three times as large, is the world's largest playable instrument.
		Longwood's is a superb example of an American orchestral organ, with hefty wind pressures and scaling sufficient to ensure that it will be heard throughout the main greenhouses.
		Numerous recordings (1 video, 14 compact discs, and 15 tape cassettes) of the Longwood Organ are sold at the Longwood Gardens Shop in the Visitor Center or can be ordered by mail (visit The Gardens Shop for more information).
	www.longwoodgardens.org /OrganandCarillonHistory_1_3_2_1_5.html (636 words)

	Philadelphia: Longwood Gardens
		Garden Club of America hosts a special mid-week event October 12 to October 13, showcasing special floral arrangements and displays.
		One of the most anticipated seasonal festivals at Longwood Gardens showcases an indoor exhibit of thousands of chrysanthemums in rich fall hues.
		The spirit of the holiday season brings 2004 to a close at Longwood Gardens from November 25 to January 2.
	www.aroundphilly.com /article-721.htm (384 words)

	Garden Trip - Longwood Gardens - Gardening (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania is an amazing place that has been in the making since the early 1700's, when two brothers rode all over the north eastern US gathering rare tree specimens to plant a beautiful stand of trees.
		Today, Longwood has a beautiful waterlily pond, spectacular fountains, a rose garden, and a natural woodland, as well as a large collection of orchids and many other garden exhibits.
		It is a great place to visit and I personally love the idea garden that helps visitors bring some of Longwood’s ideas back to their own gardens.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art5687.asp (206 words)

	Pennsylvania: Kennett Square, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens.
		Thousands of fountains shower their refreshing magic on Longwood Gardens during the 2006 Festival of Fountains at the horticultural showplace near Kennett Square, PA. From May 27 through September 2, three fountain gardens perform during the day and on many summer evenings.
		The Gardens are open daily 9 am to 6 pm and until one hour after dusk every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, when the Conservatory and outdoor gardens remain open for evening concerts and fountain displays.
		Longwood is on US Route 1 near Kennett Square, PA, 30 miles west of Philadelphia in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.
	www.thefamilytravelfiles.com /ezine/articles/438.asp (894 words)

	Timber Press: Plant Exploration for Longwood Gardens
		Longwood Gardens of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, enjoys a long and distinguished tradition of plant exploration and introduction, dating back to the foundation of its arboretum in 1798.
		These quests are the subject of Plant Exploration for Longwood Gardens, which tells the stories of the people who participated in what were often arduous but always stimulating adventures and the plants they brought back.
		Tomasz Aniśko, curator of plants at Longwood Gardens, participated in seven of the expeditions described in Plant Exploration for Longwood Gardens.
	www.timberpress.com /books/isbn/0-88192-738-4/plant_exploration_longwood_gardens/anisko (382 words)

	Welcome to Longwood Gardens! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens is one of the most beautiful gardens ever created.
		Longwood Gardens has so many fountains because Pierre du Pont loved fountains and created three separate fountain gardens and an assortment of smaller water features.
		Longwood Gardens has 11,000 different types of plants both indoors and out, Longwood is a never-ending flower show every day of the year.
	www.mcps.k12.md.us /schools/hooverms/technology/phila/ha_7/ha_teen.html (286 words)

	Longwood Gardens - visiting Longwood Gardens for the Christmas holiday - Holiday Magic - Brief Article Flower & ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania celebrates the holidays in its own garden style.
		Longwood works its garden magic outdoors, too, conjuring up topiary reindeer and fountains dancing to holiday music.
		Longwood Gardens is located on U.S. Route 1, three miles northeast of Kennett Square and 30 miles west of Philadelphia in the historic Brandywine Valley.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1082/is_n6_v42/ai_21268543 (302 words)

	Longwood Gardens
		Today, Longwood Gardens is a private not-for-profit organization. They do not receive government funds, instead relies strictly on Mr.
		The Gardens are currently undergoing renovation and restoration effects, and new projects are continually being added to the schedule.
		It is not necessary to inform Longwood of your plans in advance; simply purchase your admission ticket upon arrival and proceed to the Information Desk in the Visitor Center where you will fill out the permission form and receive a tripod tag.
	midatlantic.naturephotographers.net /reports/Longwood/index.htm (630 words)

	Longwood Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Delight your senses with a stroll through the glorious 60-acre garden and surrounding landscape of hills, waterways, and rolling meadows.
		Discover the nationally renowned research library that is a center for the study of American art and material culture.
		Discover the magic of a fairy-tale garden with a visit to Enchanted Woods, a unique children's garden at Winterthur.
	www.doubletreewilmington.com /localattractions.htm (338 words)

	Planning Your Visit
		Below, you will find other gardens worth visiting in the area, most of which are members of the Greater Philadelphia Gardens, a part of Philadelphia and Its Countryside.
		Chanticleer is a 35-acre garden featuring lush courtyards of tropicals, perennials and containers; a colorful cut-flower and vegetable garden; exotic woodlands; ponds and water gardens; and a spectacular ruin garden.
		Longwood Gardens offers 1,050 acres of woodlands, meadows, indoor and outdoor gardens; 11,000 types of plants; fountains, performing arts events, family activities, special exhibits and classes.
	www.brandywinevalley.com /pyvattr.asp (2636 words)

	Longwood Gardens - The Gardens
		Take a behind-the-scenes look at Longwood's world-class horticulture department and find out what it takes to plan, craft and maintain our spectacular displays.
		Be amazed as origami figures in all shapes and sizes take center stage at Longwood!Discover elaborate origami creations throughout the display and see origami artists showcase their talents in live folding demonstrations.
		Longwood's famous Open Air Theatre fountain show is set to patriotic Sousa marches through October 27.
	www.longwoodgardens.org /TheGardens_1_3_2.html (141 words)

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