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Re: [SG] Correct Nomenclature

In a message dated 6/22/98 11:15:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CCREDUX@AOL.COM
writes:

<< Darmera peltatum is lovely. You respond--That's a species of
Peltiphyllum---
 Your credibility is RUINT!
 Best to keep on top of things!! >>

We are all appreciating your defense of taxonomic worship.  Like Lesa, I have
sat at society meetings listening to speakers commune with a very narrow
section of the membership.  Once before I said something about the difference
between botany and horticulture.  If you are not a breeder, grower, teacher or
the like some of this can very tedious.

The finest designers, gardeners, general plant enthusiasts have no need to be
taxonomists.  I think I would not have time to plant the darmera would I be in
the bookcase checking synonyms.  We do our best, try our best but our
credibility is not harmed.  That gardeners understand the process is
sufficient.

In a shady garden the old standby feverfew is a stalwart.  I have three sorts
of feverfew in bloom and challenge you, Clyde, to explain how to name it.
(Hint - new names coming down the pike)

Claire Peplowski  (this is a benign message Sheryl, Clyde and I know each
other)
East Nassau, NY
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