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Re: [SG] Correct Nomenclature

Sorry, but I can not resist jumping in here.
        When giving a slide presentation I usually ask do you want this in
botanical latin or English? Guess what? I have yet to give a presentation
giving the names in latin. The sheets I hand out to follow the slides have
the common names on the left the botanical on the right so you can order or
purchase the correct plant.
        You know, I am aware of the importance of correct identification. Just
that sometimes it is OK to watch a Redbird in flight and actually see the
breauty while it is there and not be thinking of, or looking in the book,
to find the correct latin ID.
        Gene Bush     Southern Indiana    Zone 6a     Munchkin Nursery
          around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com     http://www.munchkinnursery.com


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> << 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
> z4
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