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Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens

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Coordinates: 47°40′00″N 122°23′51″W / 47.6668°N 122.3976°W / 47.6668; -122.3976
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Welcome sign at Ballard Locks and Carl S. English Gardens

The Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens (7 acres) are botanical gardens located on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington.

Description

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The gardens contain more than 500 species and 1,500 varieties of plants from around the world, including fan palms, oaks, Mexican pines, rhododendrons, and a fine display of roses. The gardens also exhibit an extensive fuchsia display and a special section for lilies in season.

History

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In 1931, botanist Carl English was hired by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Over 43 years of civil service, he transformed the site into an English style landscape.[1] [2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Seattle District > Missions > Civil Works > Locks and Dams > Chittenden Locks > Botanical Garden". www.nws.usace.army.mil. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  2. ^ "Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks". www.ballardlocks.org. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  3. ^ Society, Ballard Historical (2022-04-18). Preserving Ballard. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4671-0793-8.
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47°40′00″N 122°23′51″W / 47.6668°N 122.3976°W / 47.6668; -122.3976

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