Handbook for Flower Shows 2007
IMPORTANT CHANGE
The following change was omitted from The National Gardener, Summer 2008, edition:
- p121 – VI.B. 4 now becomes VI.B. 5
UPDATES TO HANDBOOK FOR FLOWER SHOWS 2007
Click here to download all of the changes and corrections for the 2007 Handbook for Flower Shows printed to date in The National Gardener (TNG):
Plants and Their Respective Family
While most people are
familiar with the binomial plant classification system that involves
the Genus and species, the use of Plant Families is generally of less
importance. Plants are grouped into Families based on similar flower
structures. In most cases, the need to know which plant belongs in
which Family is rare. However, the introduction of the Mono-botanic
Design created an interest in this level of plant classification.
To
aid gardeners and designers alike, two listings are made available
here. The first Plants and Their Respective Family, can be used to
determine what Family a plant belongs to. With this information, one
can go to the Plant Families Frequently Used in Flower Shows, and see
what other plants are related. Depending on the source and who is doing
the classification, some plants will be listed in more than one Family.
Note that these listings are neither meant to all-inclusive. Also keep
in mind that classification changes constantly including which Genera
or which Family a plant is placed in.
Plant Family Listings to download PDF files as Full Page (8.5" x 11") or HB-size pages:
If you have any questions regarding the 2007 Flower Show Handbook, please contact Jean Ohlmann.