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April 2003, Vol. 131, No. 4

Northern Gardener April 2003 issue

About the Cover
A photo of Redbud (Cercis canadensis), a popular small tree. Inset detailed photos, from top to bottom: Japanese tree lilac (Syringa reticulata), Malus 'Prairiefire' crabapple, and star magnolia (Magnolia stellata). Photographs by Nancy Rose. 

18 Making the Grade
An inside look at the exacting folks and the exacting standards of the University of Minnesota's strawberry breeding program..
Tim King
22 Small Trees
Smaller trees can make a vibrant, pleasing addition to many landscapes.
Nancy Rose
28 Vegetable Bouquets
A close look at broccoli and cauliflower, two close relatives with dramatically different personalities.

Erika Jensen
34 In Bloom
Spring-flowering perennials that bloom and bloom.
Bonnie Blanchette
40 Primroses
Contrary to popular opinion, these hardy, brilliantly hued plants can thrive in Northern climes.
Mary Henry and Margaret Purcell
In Every Issue
1 Grow On: Ruminations from Marjee Righeimer, Minnesota State Horticultural Society's CEO
4 Cuttings: Calendar of classes and events, MSHS news, gardening tips and tidbits, answers to your gardening questions, and more.
10 Q & A: Apple pests, sick maples, long-lived Easter lilies.
12 Floral Design: Daffodils.
Ardith Beveridge
14 Plants to Pick:Silver Spikegrass.
Nancy Rose
15 Plant Health: Disease resistant vegetable varieties.
Katharine D. Widin
46  Gardener's Market
42 Green Side Up: When a rose is more than a rose.
Robin Spevacek

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