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Re: INDOOR-GARDENING digest 503


I am having a problem (yes, only one today !). I was trying to find
germination instructions in Dr. Deno's books. However all the listings
begin with the LATIN name and I don't know the LATIN name.  Is there a book
available that crosss references the English names to Latin.

While we are on the topic of Latin names, I would like propose something
helpful.

1) When ever someone posts a latin name, could they also post the common or
english name. I for one would then be able to relate quickly in most cases.

2) Latin names are hard to pronounce.  When posting a Latin name would it
be possible to also post a close approximation of the phonetic
pronuncation. example
Verbena Bonariensis .  At risk of making a complete fool of myself I will
attempt to phonetically spell the name. " Verb-ena Bon-aryan-sis "

I realise this is a little more work, but just think of how many you are
educating. and for those who are really shy, send your phonetically spelled
latin and I will post it under my name. (all in the name of education).

As I finish this note, I cannot reflect that maybe I have offended someone.
This is  not my intention. However I offer the following....

Please forgive me if I have offended the  great Gods of Gardening and the
Internet. I am but a worm and a user, ignorant of many things.  I  only
seek to learn and propagate (in a strictly gardening  sense) . Please do
not decend on me with all the force of your email program (as I have a
great firewall and filters)

If the above prayer offends the Gods of Gardening  and the Internet, send
me private E-mail, I will direct you to some truly interesting newsgroups.

Ranjit in Toronto
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