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horticulturally

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hor·ti·cul·ture  (hôrt-klchr)
n.
1. The science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.
2. The cultivation of a garden.

[Latin hortus, garden; see gher-1 in Indo-European roots + (agri)culture.]

horti·cultur·al adj.
horti·cultur·al·ly adv.
horti·cultur·ist n.
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Adv.1.horticulturally - by means of horticulture


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The orchard at the Furnace Creek Inn reminded me that filling a yard with trees - as opposed to planting a few birch, crape myrtle or ornamental pears surrounded by a lawn - is an idea with undeniable appeal for the horticulturally adventurous, the fruit connoisseur or the everyday gardening romantic.
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And for those of you who are horticulturally challenged, a scarlet pimpernel is a small red flower, which Blakeney left as his calling card.
 
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