Article: Follow the silk road: This year's Marshall Field's and Bachman's flower show reflects the beauty and mystery of Asia, the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Byline: Molly Millett

Mar. 11--Where Marco Polo went, so goes Marshall Field's. This year's Marshall Field's and Bachman's Spring Flower Show is Belgian floral artist Daniel Ost's modern interpretation of the Silk Road, an ancient trade route once traveled by the famous explorer. The route -- actually a series of routes over land and water -- stretched thousands of miles from Asia to the Middle East to the Mediterranean. It helped forge connections and trade between cultures. "The garden, it's like a collection of scenes which are related to the Silk Road," said Ost. "I hope people want to learn more after seeing it. But, just like I hate it when someone ...

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