From the April 6, 1935, issue
By Science News
FAMOUS CHERRY BLOSSOMS EARLY THIS SPRING
Washington’s famous Japanese cherry blossoms reflected the coaxing warmth and moisture of mid-March by blossoming a full 2 weeks earlier than usual. They were opening up rapidly on Friday, March 29, and by Sunday, the last day of the month, were in full glory. As a rule, they do not reach their climax until about mid-April.
Penalty was exacted, however, for their precocity. Just as the trees had assumed the appearance of enormous fluffy snowballs, a stinging cold rainstorm swept over the city.