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How deeply seated in the human heart is the liking for gardens and gardening.
Alexander Smith
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Alexander Smith
Age: 36 †
Born: 1830
Born: December 31
Died: 1867
Died: January 5
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Cille Mheàrnaig
Deeply
Garden
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Seated
Humans
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