Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture

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The Longwood Graduate Program, now known as the Longwood Fellows Program, is product of a longstanding collaboration between the University of Delaware and Longwood Gardens since its inception in 1957. Formerly a graduate program offering a Master of Science degree in Public Horticulture Administration and later a degree in Public Horticulture, the Fellows Program is now a 13-month program that emphasizes leadership development, contemporary issue exploration, and a comprehensive understanding of public horticulture. Participants engage in domestic and international field placements, spearhead impactful projects, and gain insights from thought leaders spanning diverse professions. Committed to leadership education, the Longwood Fellows Program ensures that each cohort graduates with the skills to make meaningful contributions to the ever-evolving realm of public horticulture. Visit the Longwood Fellows Program website for more information about the program. Discover the scholarly work of graduates of the former Longwood Graduate Program within this UDSpace community.

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The Growth and Development of a Kentucky Bluegrass - Red Fescue Turf Under Varying Levels of Irrigation, Shade, and Nitrogen
(University of Delaware, 1970-06) Massey, William
Studies involving the growth and development of a Kentucky bluegrass-red fescue turf under varying levels of irrigation, shade, nitrogen, and species association were conducted at Newark, Delaware during 1968. The Kentucky bluegrass cultivars studied were 'Windsor', 'Merion', and 'Kenblue', and the red fescue cultivar studied was 'Pennlawn '. Comparisons involving these species included dry matter production, density measurements, and chemical composition of the plant tissue. Irrigation studies indicated that the dry weight production of a Kentucky bluegrass-red fescue turf is significantly reduced during periods of high moisture stress. Studies involving subsurface irrigation indicated that additional information is needed to judge its effectiveness for irrigationg turf. Shade studies indicated that sixty (60%) percent shade significantly reduces the dry weight production of Kentucky bluegrass- red fescue turf. At medium shade levels the dry 'Height production of the turf was favored by low nitrogen and low moisture regimes. Nitrogen studies indicated that dry matter production increases when water and nitrogen are not limiting factors. Studies also indicated that high nitrogen levels tended to reduce .dry matter production• under shade. The studies involving a comparison of the Kentucky bluegrass cultivars indicated that the percent chemical composition of nitrogen and phosphorus and the dry weight production of 'Windsor', and 'Merion', bluegrass were greater than 'Kenblue' bluegrass. The studies involving the competition of Kentucky bluegrass in a bluegrass-fescue turf showed that the 'Windsor' and 'Merion' bluegrass increased in density under all treatments of this experiment.
An Evaluation of the Adult Short Course Program of Longwood Gardens
(University of Delaware, 1970-06) Gerlach, Gary
The objective of this study was to evaluate the 45 short courses that had been offered by Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, between March, 1964 and June, 1968, consisted of one to twelve meetings and covered various subjects related to horticulture, A total of 22 inatructors was involved. Information was gathered by a questionnaire requiring checks and short answers. of which 823, or 75 percent, were returned. The courses and The questionnaires were mailed to 1098 participants The basic nineteen-point questionnaire covered personal data, general horticultural information, and 'course suggestions. Questionnaires were amended with additional page08 of questions concerning the particular courses in which a person had enrolled. Consideration is given to the individualvs failing to complete courses, and to his attitudes toward various aspects of instruction. the attitudes and satisfaction expressed by the participants, both in their written remarks and through the collective data Advisor: Russell Seibert, Richard Lighty, Ralph Barwick, Ray Smith, Sam Gwinn
Electronic Data Processing and Botanic Garden Records
(University of Delaware, 1970-06) Brown, Richard
Horticulture at Peirce's Park 1798-1905
(University of Delaware, 1971-05) Roberts, Frederick
The development of horticulture on the Peirce property is significant both in its historical aspects and in its relation to the subsequent development of Longwood Gardens. The original land grant to George Pearce in 1700 marked the beginning of a horticultural history which developed in varying degrees under numerous owners until its final purchase in 1906 by Pierre S. duPont. The original grant from William Penn to George Pearce on December 14, 1700, conveyed 402 acres and 54 perches in East Marlborough Township. This land was developed for agricultural purposes--first by his son Joshua and later by his grandson Caleb. Samuel and Joshua Peirce, great-grandsons of George Pearce, received approximately 189 acres of the original Penn grant. In the year 1789 they began to plant a portion of this property as an arboretum and thereby began the development of Peirce’s Park. By the year 1830 they had one of the finest collections of woody plant materials of any park or arboretum in the country. They associated with several important botanists during the early years of the nineteenth century, including Josiah Hoopes, Humphrey Marshall, and Dr. William Darlington. Plant materials found on the property were mentioned in several publications such as Flora Cestrica by William Darlington in 1837, the American Handbook of Ornamental Trees by Thomas Meehan in1853, and the Book of Evergreens by Josiah Hoopes in 1868. After the death of Joshua Peirce in 1851, the Park passed into the hands of his son George W. Peirce. During the time of his ownership there was more emphasis on the Park as a place for social gatherings than for scientific effort, and it became known and appreciated as a place for picnicking and other outdoor activities. After the death of George W. Peirce in 1880, the ownership of the property was held by the nine children of his sister Mary Ann Peirce Stebbins. This division marked the beginning of a decline which continued through subsequent transfers of Park ownership to various individuals. Finally in 1906, the ultimate and complete destruction of the Park seemed inevitable with the signing of an agreement between the then-owner, Lydia V. Bevan, and a Lancaster lumber company. This agreement granted permission for trees on the property to be cut and used for lumber production. In an effort to save the trees from destruction, Pierre S. duPont bought the property in 1906. This purchase marked the beginning of a new horticultural and social era on the Peirce property with the development of Longwood Gardens. The heritage of the Peirce family and their development of the Park provided the impetus for this new growth and is now an integral part of modern-day Longwood.
Controlling Weeds in Newly Planted Ground Covers with Herbicide - Mulch Combinations Using Activated Carbon as a Detoxifying Agent
(University of Delaware, 1971-06) Depoto, Edward
This study was initiated to determine the best chemical weed control method for us in establishing new plantings of ground covers. Varying levels of herbicides, different mulches, and activated carbon as a protectant were tested at Newark, Delaware during 1969 and 1970. The experimental design was a split plot, and was replicated three times. The ground cover plants studied were Aiuga reptans, Hedera helix, Pachysandra terminalis, and Vinca minor. Herbicides studied were simazine (4 lbs./A), dichlobenil (6 lbs./A), diphenamid (6 lbs./A), simazine (2 lbs./A) combined with diphenamid (4 lbs./A), and dichlobenil (4 lbs./A) combined with diphenamid (4 lbs./A). Mulches studied were licorice root (on-inch depth) and “FoliCote” (diluted in ater at a ratio of one to five). On half of all plant material was root-dipped in activated carbon. Herbicide toxicity to the ground cover was rated by a standard visual evaluation on a scale from one to five. Weed infestation was determined as stand (number of plants) and vigor (dry weight in grams). Growth of ground cover plants was measured by using a grid, and the percentage of ground covered by the plants within this grid was estimated. The stand (number of plants) and the vigor (fresh weight in grams) of the ground cover plants was also determined. With no mulch, weed control studies indicated that dry weight production of Panicum dichotomiflorum (fall panicum) was significantly reduced by the simazine-diphenamid and the dichlobenil-diphenamid herbiced treatments. Also with no mulch, the stand and vigor of Portulaca oleracea (purslane) was significantly reduced by simazine (4 lbs./A), diphenamid (6 lbs./A), and the simazine-diphenamid combination. The no mulch-herbicide treatments were not effective in controlling Eragrostis cilianesis (stinkgrass) and Amaranthus retroflexus (redroot pigweed). However, studies indicated that weed control of all weed species was significantly improved when licorice root mulch was applied to a one-inch depth over all herbicide treatments. Herbicide injury studies indicated that activated carbon did detoxify all herbicides tested. Plants root-dipped in activated carbon showed less herbicide injury, greater fresh weight, and more growth (percentage of ground covered) than those plants that were not so treated.
Survey of Membership of the American Association of Public Gardens and Arboreta
(University of Delaware, 1972-06) Ewert, Thomas
This study was undertaken as a means of evaluating the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta. With a belief that a degree of professionalism is desirable in any occupational field, it was hoped to determine whether or not the A.A.B.G.A. was serving the role of a professional society in the field of public horticulture. A questionnaire was sent to the membership, and from their answers a membership profile was established. Questions which asked for membership opinion were included as a means of determining membership satisfaction with the organization .
The Mycorrhizal Association Between Lilium Taxa and the Phycomycete Endogone fasciculata
(University of Delaware, 1972-06) Vanderploeg, John
This study was initiated to determine the effect mycorrhiza have on the growth of Lilium. It was conducted in the Plant Science greenhouses at Newark, Delaware during 1970 and 1971. The experimental design was a split plot replicated forty times. This experiment analyzed the effect that two soil types, two Lilium taxa and two inoculations had on growth. The effect that the inoculations had on the growth of Lilium was highly significant. The tissue analysis yielded results indicating an increased ability of mycorrhizal plants to obtain nutrients. This study showed that visual discrimination of mycorrhizal plants is possible. Advisor: Dr. Myron Sasser
Vivipary in Nymphaea x daubeniana
(University of Delaware, 1972-06) Huhn, Christopher
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Charles County Community College: An Ecological Approach to the Landscape Development of a Campus Arboretum
(University of Delaware, 1973-05) Buckler, James
This study was initiated to provide information to be used in making decisions related to the development of a new type of campus arboretum a t Charles County Community College, La Plata, Maryland. This arboretum would be based on an ecological approach to the selection of native plant material t o be used i n the landscape development of the Campus. After analyzing the site and its conditions, it was found that of the 173 acres, approximately 50% of the land had slopes greater than 10% and was therefore unsuited to conventional development. Of the remaining 50% of the land, approximately 25% is in a flood plain. Therefore, only 25% of the land is suited to development without major changes in topography or drainage patterns. Three line-transect surveys were conducted on June 20, 1972, to determine the indigenous flora associated with the six major soil types of Aura, Beltsville , Bibb, Croom, Iuka, and Sassafras. A total of 39 native genera, 48 native species, and 1 introduced genus were found indigenous to the Campus. In the lists of recommended plants for these soil types, a total of 95 genera and 166 species were included for use in the landscape development of the Campus to provide an arboretum of native plants. These plants were selected on the basis of those native plants from within a 250 mile radius of the College which were of ornamental value for use in landscaping in the various soil types. The lists are based on those native plants indigenous to the site on the soil types and those native plants recommended by Donald Wyman in his books entitled Trees for American Gardens, Shrubs and Vines for American Gardens, and Ground Cover Plants which have habitats similar to the existing site conditions of the soil types involved. These lists contain information on the habit, height, genus species, common name, flower color and month(s) of interest, fruit color or type and month(s) of interest, autumn color, and landscape comments on the plant involved. From these lists , the College or landscape architect can select the native plants which can be used in the various soil types which exist on the Campus. In addition, setting up the Arboretum as an independent organization has a number of advantages as elaborated in this thesis. Of advantage will be an herbarium, records system, library, and labeling system appropriate to the development of an arboretum of native plants.
Horticulture as a Work Program for Therapy
(University of Delaware, 1973-06) Plankinton, Herbert
During the early part of the twentieth century, the popularity of horticultural activities for therapeutic programs increased tremendously. A study was undertaken trace the state of horticultural therapy programs across the United States and to outline the possibilities for horticulture to complement existing forms of therapy. Horticultural therapy is one of the newer therapeutical approaches to long-range patient care programs, which have become important to many types of hospitals. A survey was used to gather information on present horticultural therapy programs so that site visits could be made to interview staff and examine the programs. Many hospitals consider horticulture to be valuable part of their adjunctive therapy as well as an aid to the rehabilitation of the ill and handicapped. Horticulture is appreciated for what it can do to satisfy the mental, physical and spiritual needs of man. It has broad appeal and great flexibility in that it may be enjoyed actively or with peace and quiet. Based on the results of this study, a manual of horticultural therapy incorporating aspects of various programs across the nation, as well as new ideas, has been developed. Advisor(s): Richard Lighty, and Marguerite Termini
Frederick Law Olmsted: His Horticulture Philosophy and Practice
(University of Delaware, 1973-06) Orange, Herbert
Advisor: Richard Lighty, Charles Dunham, Edward Alexander
A Proposal For The Interpretation of John Bartram's Garden
(University of Delaware, 1976-06) Meyer, Paul
John Bartram (1699-1777) was one of Colonial America's foremost botanists and plant explorers. Collecting plants throughout eastern North America, he was responsible for the introduction of between 150 and 200 new American species to England. Today, his house and garden, located on the Schuylkill River several miles southwest of Center City Philadelphia, are operated as part of the Fairmount Park System. In recent years, however, Bartram's Garden has served as little more than a city park, distinguished only by its historic house and relatively diverse plant collection. For John Bartram this site was a permanent botanic garden where he maintained his personal plant collection. His everyday work was farming, but the garden fulfilled his avocational dream and also provided him with a nearby source of propagation material. Moreover, it was a way station where species collected in the wild were planted, observed, and propagated before being disseminated throughout the world. In this garden Bartram devised and experimented with his own horticultural techniques as well as those recommended to him by others. Many of these methods are still used today and should be interpreted for modern gardeners, thereby relating the experiences of John Bartram to those of the horticulturally aware visitor. Through the development of the plant collection and horticultural exhibits, the story of John Bartram can come alive and have relevance for visitors to his garden. Advisor: Richard Lighty
An Approach to Teaching Children about the Aesthetics of Plants and Gardens
(University of Delaware, 1976-06) Scheid, David
The point of this thesis is to draw together some ideas which may serve as guidelines for those who are interested in a program for the education of children in gardens. An education program should not consist only of the courses of plant study and practical gardening, but also the encouragement of sensitivity to beauty, or aesthetics. Any program must consider not only the qualifications of the teacher to teach aesthetics and the ability of the student to understand aesthetics, but the methods used to present the material. The teacher's role is one of training and guiding the child's interest in the proper direction. The teacher needs to inform himself by knowing how children learn, the pupil's age and maturation level, their motivation, their known and perceived needs, the physical conditions and time factor, and the child's interest. The teacher must be conversant in the topic and utilize the child's interest as a point of beginning, not as the exclusive direction. The student's role should be an active one. In teaching aesthetics the interest of the child can be maintained if the instructor moves quickly into the various phases of each topic, touching only on the most important points and allowing the pupils to build on them. In order to learn aesthetics it is necessary for the child to understand the elements of color, texture, and form and their interrelationships. This involves the handling of more than one variable, the forming of hypotheses and the evolution of logical conclusions. In the intellectual development of a child this ability generally becomes evident in the eleven to fifteen year age group. Therefore aesthetics of plants and gardens are best taught to children in grades four to six. When teaching aesthetics of plants and gardens, it is important for the student to understand the concepts of diversity, interrelationships, adaptation and change. These concepts can be further interpreted through the study of the aesthetic elements of color, texture, and form. When teaching these elements, the instructor is encouraged to use the methods and materials the teacher feels confident with and teaching in an interesting and informative manner, it is hoped that both the teacher and the pupil will realize that beauty is in the study, the acquiring of perception, the self satisfaction, the creating process.
History of the Fountains of Longwood Gardens
(University of Delaware, 1977-06) Randall, Colvin
Longwood Gardens has some of the most spectacular fountain displays to be found anywhere. These waterworks were the creation of Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954), industrialist, financier, and garden enthusiast. Even before he acquired Longwood, Pierre as a youth enjoyed visiting gardens whenever he could. In 1893, he was impressed with the lavish fountain display at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago; it provided the inspiration, he later remembered, for illuminated water at Longwood. He also landscaped the family's residential property in Wilmington. When Pierre purchased the old Peirce property in 1906, he had no intention of building lavish gardens; he simply wanted to restore the farm to its former condition and to make it a place where he could entertain his friends. During the first few years, however, he designed and planted an expansive, "old-fashioned" flower garden embellished with two pools, one of which spouted a fountain. The garden was such a success that he began hosting a garden party each June. This annual visit to Longwood soon became the highlight of the Wilmington summer social season. In 1910 and again in 1913, Pierre toured Europe. In Italy, he delighted in visiting the famous villas. After his 1913 visit to Siena's Villa Gori, noted for its outdoor theatre, Pierre constructed his own open-air facility at Longwood. Equipped with simple secret fountains built into the stage floor, the theatre became the setting for the garden party entertainments. In 1926, Pierre rebuilt the theatre and installed elaborate, electrically-illuminated fountains in the floor. Since its debut in 1927, this hydraulic display has thrilled thousands of viewers. In 1925, after a tour of the great gardens of France, Pierre began work on a water garden based on the design of the Villa Gamberaia near Florence. He made all the hydraulic calculations and literally designed the garden himself. Reminiscent of Italian villas and French bosquets, the Water Garden at Longwood is a peaceful combination of water, stonework, and green vegetation. Inspired by the success of the Water Garden and Theatre, Mr. du Pont planned an even larger display to rival that which he had seen at the Chicago Fair thirty-five years earlier. in the partially developed area south of the huge Conservatory (completed in 1921), he integrated into the existing plantings two long canals, a huge rectangular basin, and an immense water recirculation system. Additional plantings of huge specimen trees created the effect of a mature garden, and stonework imported for Italy produced an Old World feeling. Several hundred jets of water, shooting as high as 130 feet and recirculating a total of nearly 10,000 gallons each minute, create a hydraulic display as magnificent as can be found anywhere. Illuminated at night in every conceivable color, the Conservatory Fountains are the culmination fo Pierre du Pont's fascination with ornamental water in a garden setting.
A History: The U.S.D.A.--Longwood Ornamental Plant Exploration Program
(University of Delaware, 1977-06) Tschanz, Eric
Our gardens contain many exotic plants imported in a variety of ways. The earliest ornamental plant exchanges resulted from the efforts of private individuals: John Bartram , Benjamin Franklin, and others, in the 1700s. The passage of the Treasury Circular Act of 1827, although offering no financial assistance, was the first governmental recognition of the importance of plant importation. Next, with the establishment of the United States Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.) in 1862, the government became active in seed and plant procurement and distribution. Later, during the early 1900s, plant exploration reached its peak with the legendary work of explorers such as Ernest H. Wilson, David G. Fairchild, and Frank N. Meyer. During the Depression and World War II interest and support waned and ornamental plant exploration came to a standstill, but in 1956 foreign plant exploration for ornamentals was revived with the establishment of the U.S.D.A.-Longwood Ornamental Plant Exploration Program. Longwood Gardens, Inc., entered into an agreement with the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S.D.A. for the purpose of ornamental plant exploration in foreign countries. The cooperative contract described the arrangement between the two agencies: Longwood was to provide funds for the exploration, and the U.S.D.A. was to furnish the facilities and manpower for quarantine, propagation, evaluation and distribution , and associated scientific programs, According t o the agreement, the major goal of the program was to introduce new plants "which will have potential value to the future of ornamental horticulture . . ." This was accomplished by exploring in regions previously unexplored, by collecting plants for possible use in breeding programs, and by collecting plants from wild or cultivated sources for introduction directly into the field . Before the plants could be released to the horticultural trade, there were procedures that had to be completed by the U.S.D.A. First , after the plants entered the country, they had to be processed through inspection centers. Next, during quarantine, they were propagated and increased in numbers. Finally, they were evaluated and distributed by both Longwood and the U.S.D.A. to botanic gardens, arboreta, nurserymen, and agricultural stations for further evaluation before final release to the horticultural public. From 1956 to 1970, as a part of this program thirteen explorations were made of various regions of the world, including the South Seas, the Far East, Asia, Europe, South America, and Australia . There were two reasons for the selection of areas to be explored. These were the amount of prior exploration and the presumed benefits from the types of plant material available there. Explorers were chosen for their expertise in certain plant groups and for their knowledge of a specific country or region. These thirteen explorations produced over 10,000 plant introductions. Some of these plants were used in breeding programs, others were released after evaluation to the public, and still others will be evaluated and released in the future.
Container Plants: A Comparison of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
(University of Delaware, 1977-06) Buma, Donald
This study was initiated to determine if herbaceous ornamentals would have differences in growth when fertilized with commercially available organic fertilizers and commercially available inorganic fertilizers applied at label rates and at equal nitrogen rates . Four comparisons were made: (I.) commercially available organic fertil izer at label rate - - nutrient solution at equal analysis and rate, (2) commercially available organic fertilize rate label rate--commercially available inorganic fertilizer at label rate , ( 3 )comercially available organic fertilizer at 285 mg nitrogen per month--commercially available inorganic fertilizer at 285 mg of nitrogen per month, and (4) a comparison of ommercially available organic fertilizer applied at label rate to a soil mix and to a soil less mix. The study was conducted a t Longwood Gardens' experimental greenhouses and at the University of Delaware from January to April 1976. The plants studied were Coleus 'Glory of Luxembourg', and geranium, Pelargonium hortorum 'Cherie'. Fertilizers studied were cow manure (2-1-2), fish emulsion (5-1-1), a mixture of organic fertilizers (4-5-2), a dry chemical fertilizer (8-8-8), a liquid chemical fertilizer (15-30-15) , and a slow release fertilizer (12-6-6). Commercially available inorganic fertilizers applied as directed on the label were found to produce plants with more vigorous growth, more attractive appearance and greater dry weights than commercially available organic fertilizers applied as directed. fertilizers also produced more growth when the fertilizer label rates were increased to equal nitrogen levels. The inorganic The inorganic fertilizers seemed to have analysis ratios that were better suited for promoting abundant plant growth. both organic and inorganic fertilizers resulted in Increasing the "potted plant" label rate of both organic and inorganic fertilizers resulted in improved growth and greater dry weights. Advisor: Charles Dunham, Richard Lighty
Planning the Development of Living Plant Collections in Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
(University of Delaware, 1978-06) Pepper, Jane
If botanical gardens and arboretums are to be successful in serving their constituents in future decades, the directors, curators and administrators of these gardens must critically examine the purposes, programs and living plant collections of their individual institutions. collect plants at random. accessioning only those plants relevant to their purposes and programs? No longer can they afford to But how do they restrict themselves to The author consider-s both the theoretical arid the practical aspects of planning Living plant collection development. Examples are given of current planning methods used by personnelin selected botanical gardens aad arboretums in North America and overseas, and in selected American museums and libraries. In Chapter IV, following some basic guidelines for developing a policy for the living plant collections in any garden, the author explains the process followed in establishing guidelines for such a policy at the Arthur Hoyt Scott Horticultural Foundation, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. contains details of the preliminary work done on the evaluation of the present plant collections at the Scott Horticultural Foundation.
Adult Education in Botanic Gardens: Environmental Awareness Through Horticulture
(University of Delaware, 1978-06) Peck, Sherry
An educator who wishes to plan a successful education program for adults must have a sound understanding of the needs and characteristics of the adult learner and the goals and principles of adult education. The ultimate purpose of learning is change, particularly change in behavior. The goals of adult education are individual development and, through this, improvement of society. The desire for growth--self-discovery, self-actualization, maturation--is one of the strongest motivations for an adult who seeks education. Adult learners, both as individuals and as groups, are very different from child learners and must be treated accordingly in the learning situation. Education has long been considered one of the functions of botanic gardens. They are particularly well suited to offer adult education, for several reasons. First, they usually have a number of important resources--a plant collection, a knowledgeable staff, physical facilities for accommodating the public. Second, since large numbers of people today are seeking gardening information, the botanic garden has a ready-made voluntary learner population. Third, a garden is an ideal situation for participatory learning. The education which botanic gardens can offer can be divided into four major areas: general gardening skills; beauty appreciation; self-education or random experiential learning; and environmental education. All four are closely interrelated and lead to sensitization, therefore growth, of the individual and betterment of society. A survey of United States botanic gardens conducted in February 1977 indicated that most botanic gardens do consider adult education to be one of their responsibilities and most do currently offer a wide variety of educational activities for adults. However, botanic garden staff members who teach adults are usually not specialists in adult education: few have training in adult education, and most are required to work with children as well as with adults. The survey also showed that most botanic gardens consider their main educational objective to be the teaching of practical horticulture. Administrators apparently do not believe that environmental education lies within either their responsibilities or their capabilities. Horticulture is an excellent vehicle for developing environmental awareness in adults while fulfilling many of goals of modern adult education. Many basic ecological principles can be explained or demonstrated within the context of practical horticulture. An instructor who is well-versed in the basics of ecology through course work or independent readings should with some planning be able to incorporate this information into his teaching of horticultural topics. Some botanic garden education programs are beginning to do this. Gardens are in a position not only to disseminate information but also to influence public attitudes toward plants, beauty and the natural environment, and they should consider this an important obligation. For many adults horticulture may serve as a trigger for the growth of a deep appreciation for nature, increased powers of observation and a growing sense of the urgent need to protect our natural resources. Advisor: Richard Lighty
The Role of Labeling in Public Gardens
(University of Delaware, 1979-06) Wise, George
In botanical gardens, arboreta, and other public gardens labels are used to accession plants, to identify them for the public, and to interpret them for the visitor. Permanent record labels are a necessity for the botanical garden that is accumulating scientific data from its collection of plants. An attractive labeling system can identify plants without destroying the beauty of the garden, and a master interpretive plan for the garden that includes labels may increase the appreciation of the average visitor for the garden and its plants. In Part One of the thesis the author considers the aesthetic and educational limitations of the identification label. He places labeling in the context of interpretation, and he suggests how labeling can be integrated into a master interpretive plan. The writer presents alternatives and adjuncts to labeling as an interpretive tool. In Part Two the author examines the materials of an methods for production of legible, durable and attractive labels and their holders. Advisor: Richard W. Lighty
Botanical Gardens and Arboreta of North America: An Organizational Survey
(University of Delaware, 1980-08) Correll, Philip

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