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In the winter, I enjoy cross-country skiing and raising orchids and amaryllises. If I could grow tropical flowers as perennials, I would, especially hibiscus and mandavilla.

Diane Ackerman

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Diane Ackerman
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: October 7
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