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1 story matching grassroot

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  1. The Campaign for the Rhododendron

    A grassroots effort at Lee's Pharmacy seeks to crown the rhododendron as the official Washington state flower.

    Jun 17, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

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