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Goals of the Program
To develop and introduce to the landscape industry, a variety of groundcovers,
perennials, trees and shrubs which are specifically recommended for northern
climates.
Breeding programs have been established at Chicago Botanic Garden and The Morton
Arboretum to develop new cultivars that exhibit excellent hardiness and
ornamental characteristics.
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Program Structure
The Chicago Botanic Garden,
The Morton Arboretum,
and the Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois are responsible for
the development and operation of the program. These organizations work in
conjunction with a network of industry professionals to select, evaluate, and
produce potential new plants for introduction. The Chicago Botanic Garden
serves as program coordinator.
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