Plant Taxonomy: a two part DVD
What is the difference between a plant species and a sub-species, and how are those plants related to hybrids, varieties and forms? These questions have often created frustration and confusion between botanists, horticulturists and scientists. Finally there is a detailed video which explains the systems for naming, classifying and identifying plants.
Plant Taxonomy: The Universal Language, is a video program which covers many related topics including scientific nomenclature, classification, identification and field botany. The first half of the program starts by introducing viewers to the internationally recognized system of binomial nomenclature developed by Carl Linnaeus(1707-1778).
While older models of classification are based on plant morphology, this program also presents new systems based on recent molecular findings. See how plant samples and records are stored in a modern herbarium. Text graphics make it easy for students to grasp the many rules which are used when recording plant names.
The second half of the video shows how to develop observation skills for recognizing plant families in gardens and natural environments. Clear and readable text is shown as the narrator presents the terms used to describe flowers and leaves. These terms are repeated as students see how to identify flowering plant families and species. Dichotymous keys are shown alongside video images which help to illustrate the key terms and definitions as they are being narrated.
Extensive graphics, clear examples, original music and beautiful photography make this program a powerful resource on this complex yet important topic. Two videos on one tape. Part 1: 21 min. Part 2: 28 min. $155.00
The Flowers for Entertaining Series
- Flowers for Entertaining 4 Vol. DVD set
- Mound Design: 27 min
- Diamond Centerpiece: 27 min.
- Candelabra: 27 min.
- Buffet Design: 27 min.
A set of four DVDs with instruction in table centerpieces, buffet designs and more, provides excellent demonstrations by one of the leading floral design professors in the US. Floral decor is important for setting the tone and formality of a special event. In this series, Dr. Jim DelPrince, a professor at Mississippi State University, provides the instruction on the four major styles of party/reception floral designs: the mound centerpiece, the diamond centerpiece, candelabra design and buffet design. Each of these styles are adaptable to many occasions and settings, making this series a must-have to learn party floral design. Mississippi State is the home of The University Florist, an on-campus florist and gift shop, as well as the foremost baccalaureate degree program in Horticulture, Floral Management. This floral design set was produced Dr. Jim DelPrince of Mississippi State University. The set includes four floral design DVDs, they are clear and easy-to-follow, making them great for classroom use in high schools and collegiate floral design classes. Their duration enables teachers to show the DVD and then have students work through the design on their own. Each program is approximately 27 min. in length. Produced in 2007. $95.00
Flower I.D. CD-ROM
View up to 100 full-color photos as identification skills are increased. Learn about flowers through visual and narrative description and characteristics (size, color, season, type, uses). Test memorization powers with random-access quizzes, which means you will not take the same quiz twice. Hear correct pronunciations, zoom in for a close-up of special features and search by scientific or common name.CD-ROM $125.00
House Plant Identification CD-ROM
Enjoy full-color photos as you learn the ornamental features, form and size, light requirements, special features and name derivation of 174 house plants. You can view and hear scientific and common name pronunciation and quiz yourself on 60 flowering, 50 foliage, 24 cactus and succulents, 11 ferns, 8 orchids and 4 types of palm plants that are admired and tended in homes around the country.CD-ROM $125.00
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