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Bradford Pear Tree
an ornamental shade tree developed by USDA scientists
Planted May 2, 1966
by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson
Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture
VA & MD 4-H Clubs
in behalf of national beautification
Replaced May 2, 1987
[And apparently it's going to be replaced again because it's not there anymore.] |