A botanical garden is a place where plants, especially flowers, are grown and displayed. They are sometimes referred to as arboretums[?]. They are occasionally associated with zoos.
This page lists important botanical gardens throughout the world
... 22 - George Balanchine, choreographer (+ 1983)
January 26 - Ancel Keys, scientist
February 1 - S. J. Perelman[?], humorist, author
February 4 - MacKinlay Kantor[?], ...