Article: Unusual suspects.

Byline: Jennifer Oldridge

Mar. 22--We all know about most of spring's notorious bloomers -- the vibrant tulips, the striking daffodils, the incredible magnolias and the showstopping forsythia. But there are a couple of lesser-known spring lovelies that I would love to see in more Lawrence gardens.

Two of my favorites are the allium and the flowering quince. Both have a uniquely Japanese feel -- one with its strong architectural lines and the other with its sweeping branches and delicate blooms. But while they seem to have an Asian sensibility, one of their most alluring attributes is that they can be placed effortlessly in any garden, whether it be a ...

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