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This is . . .

The Morris Pumpkin Cottage, adorably adorned with the orange icon of autumn.

It lives . . .

At the ArBOOretum, as the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is affectionately known from now through Halloween.

It’s cool because . . .

All through October, the Morris—Penn’s verdant plant-research retreat in Chestnut Hill—is happily haunted by a friendly horde of pumpkins, gourds, and scarecrows.

About 1,500 pumpkins—3 to 4 tons worth—decorate not only the cottage but also displays throughout the 92-acre grounds, to the delight of seasonal guests of all ages.

Putting the boo-hiss in ArBOOretrum, more than 30 villain-themed straw figures will vie for top honors in the annual visitor scarecrow design contest. Frankenstein, Maleficent, and Edward Scissorhands are just a sampling of the not-so-evil entries you might see along the perennially popular Scarecrow Walk.

Get all the details at www.morrisarboretum.org. Admission is always free with your PennCard.