The 2016 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show opens to the public this Saturday, March 5, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and runs until Sunday, March 13.
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The theme this year is Discovering America and celebrates more than 100 years of the National Park Service, with dozens of elaborate scenes paying homage to our country's majestic natural landscapes, rich history and vibrant culture.
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Tropical flowers bloom in both the exhibit inspired by the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and in pots by themselves on the showroom floor.
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Zoom! Flowers and plants make their way to their final destination during set up of the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show.
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A tranquil moment at the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show.
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Set up continued well into the night of Thursday, March 3.
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Robertson's Flowers was inspired by Arches National Park to create their floral arrangement.
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A dragon guards the Children's Garden exhibit at the show.
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Set up continues two nights before the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show's March 5 opening.
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A close-up of a display featured in the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show.
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Two exhibits at the 2016 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show “Yellowstone - After the Fire‘‘ and “Charred! The Resurrection of Habitat‘‘ focus on forest fire education.
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Japanese flowers and plants make a surprising appearance at the 2016 Flower Show in the floral arrangement section.
