Provides a historical narrative documenting in detail the origin & history of the Japanese flowering cherry trees in Washington, D.C., discussing in particular

Presents the story of Eliza Scidmore, a world traveler, writer, photographer, and peace advocate who, after years of persistence, planted cherry trees all acros

Excerpt from The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees of Washington, D. C: A Living Symbol of Friendship Frontispiece. Cherry trees lining waterway in Japan in 1902.