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Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal was adopted in January 25th, 1950. Few female song bird species sing in North America. Northern Cardinals read 2-3 times.
Brook Trout
The book trout was adopted March 23rd, 1973. Brook trout live underwater conditions that are cool. Brook trout prefer aquatic insects.
American Dogwood, flower and tree
Adopted in 1918. Its scientific name is Cornus Florida. The tree was adopted in 1956. Its original name is the Whipple tree.
Eastern Tiger Swallow Tail
adopted in 1991. They only live in eastern North America. They eat leaves, wild cherry, and milk weed.
State Hood
adopted June 25, 1788. It was the tenth state. It was founded by John smith
.
Milk
Milk was adopted in 1982. Dairy Dair cows produce 1860 gallons of milk per year. Dairy ranks third in agricultural products sold.
Square Dance
Adopting 1991. Provided Pioneers with Recreation and social contact with neighbors. Bills have been passed to make square dance the national dance.
Nelsonite
adopted July 1st 2016. Nelsonitee was discovered by Michelle Stanislaus. They found it in Roseland in Central Virginia.
Carry Me Back to Old Virginia
Adopted 1966. James a. Bland wrote the song of Virginia. Virginia's state song was read designated as song emeritus
.
American Fox Hound
shell
Adopted in 1974. It is an oyster. You can eat the oyster.
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