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- ↑ Thomas DeBaggio (April–May 1998). "Sweet Dani Basil". Herb Companion. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
- ↑ "AAS Winners 1933 to Present". All-American Selections. Archived from the original on 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
- ↑ "Basil 'Lemon Sweet Dani'". The Growers' Exchange. Retrieved 2011-06-19.
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