Capitol Lens: Signs of Spring

By Douglas Graham

Posted March 9, 2012 at 3:23pm

Japanese magnolias are beginning to bloom around the Capitol, a sure indicator that cherry blossoms will soon follow as the weather warms and the National Cherry Blossom Festival centennial celebration approaches.

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