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Happy Dandelion Day!

Today's special Photo Friday homepage gallery includes photos you've sent in of everyone's favorite weed, as well as photos from Dandelion Days passed, courtesy of Rare Books and Special Collections.

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abstract dandelion from Benjamin Mitchell ’13
This was an art project I did a few years back, that I thought might have some relevance given it’s subject.

dandelions from Jenny Sharp ’14
Dandy lions in the sun!


dandelions from Minti Patel ’13
Dandelions in Illinois.

U of R written in dandelions from Kelly Mulrey ’13
U of R.


dandelions from Su Wang, professor of neurology
The flowers were from my front yard. They were pretty, but will be gone after I mow.

dandelions from Liya Sun ’12
The flower of happiness.


dandelion seeds from Drue Sokol ’13
Close up of a UofR dandelion!

dandelion seeds from Dick Beery, parent
Ready to blow away!


crowd of students at Dandelion Day from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day, 1986.

carnival rides from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day, 2000.


students riding an elephant from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day, 1991.

carnival rides from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day, 1981.


Dandelion Day poster from 1959 from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day poster, 1959.

Dandelion Day flyer from 1980 from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day flyer, 1980


Dandelion Day band performs from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day, 1986.

students on carnival rides from Rare Books and Special Collections
Dandelion Day, 1986.