Read this sentence from the section "First Tree Planted by Mrs. Taft." Springtime in Washington, as in Japan, is therefore blossom time, when the cherry trees, with their clouds of blooms, lure the lovers of beauty to parks and gardens.

How does the word lure affect the meaning of the sentence?

It explains that the blossoms are the most enticing part of the cherry tree.

It shows that the parks and gardens in Washington, D. C., are crowded with tourists.

It implies that the cherry trees were planted as a scheme to attract tourists.

It emphasizes that the cherry trees attract visitors to Washington, D. C.