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A Sculptural Display
Entrance to the U.S. Botanic Garden’s Conservatory featuring ornamental plantings and colorful art forms.
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The First Ladies' Garden
The First Ladies' Garden honors the contributions of our the 43 presidential wives.
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Urban Oasis
Secondary paths invite visitors into the landscape to fully experience the densely-planted habitat.
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Shade Pavilion and Amphitheater
An amphitheater at the eastern edge of the National Garden offers a covered resting spot and a space for hosting educational programs.
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The Value of Plants
Large botanic photographs provide a colorful surface to umbrella tables and offer a fun way to learn about the names and features of plants in the garden.
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Material Applications
A stone retaining wall and pier create a naturalized transition between the street and the garden.
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Planted Pergola
A densely planted wood pergola shade and rocking chairs provide a welcome resting spot in the garden.
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An Intimate Garden Room
A shaded flagstone area surrounded by a mix of perennials and custom-designed wood benches invite visitors into one of the smaller garden rooms located within Bartholdi Park.
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The Bartholdi Fountain
The cast iron fountain features three sea nymphs facing out from a central column, raising a large pedestal above their head. Water spills over the edges into a large circular pool, while smaller fountains playfully shoot jets of water from the mouths of fish and turtles at the base of the pedestal.
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Sea Nymphs Up Close
Once lit by gas lamps in the late 1870s, the fountain’s lamps were replaced by electric lights in 1881. The park and fountain, which recently completed a major renovation, also contain several themed gardens with a variety of plantings and arrangements.
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A View from the Garden
The fruit of a Pomegranate tree hangs over a walking path in Bartholdi Park, framing a view of the nearby Capitol.
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