Re: TM, botanical names, etc

**"* L* <t*@earthlink.net>**

GWL: Having just participated in the celebration of "The Travels of Peter 
Kalm" and the story of Linnaeus, be sure to remember there are no botanical 
names, just scientific names. Also remember that "The New York Times" 
refuses to follow international nomenclature and does not print the genus 
and species in a font that is different from the rest of the referencing 
text. TWG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Molly Day" <mollyday1@yahoo.com>
To: <gardenwriters@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:51 PM
Subject: [GWL] TM, botanical names, etc


> Danielle -
>  Thanks for clarifying a potentially confusing topic. Most of us would not 
> intentionally misidentify a plant - it would denigrate our writing and 
> undermine our readers' respect for our hard work.
>
>  However, editors do not always share our passion for horticultural 
> correctness. The most botched up column I ever saw in print with my pen 
> name on it was the one in which I used all the correct forms - single 
> quotes, italics, caps and lower case. By the time the editors made it look 
> familiar to their eyes, it was suitable for wrapping fish.
>
>  At any rate, we will continue in the battle to assist, support and 
> encourage our readers to purchase plants of good quality that enhance 
> their gardens. It's our passion and keeps us going.
>
>  Martha in Muskogee OK

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