Saturday, June 4, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – E.H. Wilson: A Century Past

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It’s been one hundred years since Wilson returned from his last major Chinese collecting expedition.  Wilson is credited with introducing over one thousand Asian plants into Western horticulture, including the paperbark maple, regal lily, Chinese tulip tree, and beautybush.  Learn more about this fascinating explorer and view a selection of Wilson’s introductions growing at the Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway in Boston, including some grown from seeds he collected, on Saturday, June 4, from 1 – 2:30, on a walking tour led by Jim Gorman.  The walk is free, and for more information call 617-384-5209.