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National Fuchsia Society of New Zealand
nfsnz.orcon.net.nz
National body for various fuchsia societies throughout the region provides detailed information regarding branch activities and photographs.
Fuchsia Land
fuchsialand.co.uk
Dedicated to the art of growing and exhibiting the Fuchsia.
Summer Flowering Bulbs: Gladiolus
muextension.missouri.edu
Planting, cutting, environment, and other information about glads from the Dept. of Horticulture, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Metropolitan Essex Fuchsia Society
members.aol.com
Offers past show photographs and culture information.
Clay Gardens
home.att.net
Photos of irises growing in a New York garden.
Purple Coneflower
gpnc.org
Overview of the characteristics of Echinacea purpurea and several related species as wildflowers, with photos and basic information.
Lovegrove's Irises
geocities.com
Information, pictures, and a guide to hybridizing.
Clemson Extension - Fuchsia
hgic.clemson.edu
Contains a selection guide and describes ornamental features, species and cultivars, growing conditions, propagation, insect pests and disease problems.
Fuchsia Magic
fuchsiamagic.com
High resolution photos with thumbnail gallery and index.
FloraFinder.com
florafinder.com
Offers links to gardening websites arranged by plant type, with a brief description of each site.
Plants For A Future
pfaf.org
Resource centre for rare and unusual plants, particularly those which have edible, medicinal or other uses. Offers a plant database, and various articles on gardening, perennials, and habitats.
DenverPlants.com
denverplants.com
This resource for gardeners in the Denver metro area includes a sizeable database of plants with photos and cultural information.
Gardenline
gardenline.usask.ca
Guide to growing and caring for houseplants, vegetables, trees and shrubs. Also features common pests and a miscellaneous section. From the University of Saskatchewan Extension.
About.com: Poisonous Plants for Cats, Dogs, Humans
landscaping.about.com
Article listing a number of poisonous plants, with links to further information about those plants.
Galanthus nivalis - Common Snowdrop
web1.msue.msu.edu
Description and planting culture, from Michigan State University Extension.
Findmeplants.co.uk
findmeplants.co.uk
Garden plant finder. Searchable by garden conditions and design requirements such as flower color, size and growth habit. Search results include plant photo and summary information.
Iris
hgic.clemson.edu
Height and spread, growth rate, problems, and landscape uses. Includes information on types, species, and cultivars.
Production of Purple Coneflower as a Cut Flower
agnr.umd.edu
Includes cultivars, propogation, insects and diseases.
Gardening Passion
gardeningpassion.com
Weblog-style source of information on various garden plants, fruits, and vegetables. It is the English-language companion to the French aujardin.info.
HortiPlex
hortiplex.gardenweb.com
Horticultural database with over 100,000 species and cultivars. Comments, ratings, and photos for many varieties supplied by members of the Gardenweb community.
EpiForums
epiforums.com
Forums dedicated to Epiphyllum, hybrids and related genera. Site contains a large picture gallery. Some scientific information, mostly hobby oriented.
American Fuchsia Society
americanfuchsiasociety.org
International registrar for fuchsias offers branch directory, new introductions and events.
Northwest Fuchsia Society
nwfuchsiasociety.com
Hardy plant list illustrated with photographs, show schedule and garden photographs from this group established in 1983.
Gladiolus - The Bulb Lady's Garden Guide
dutchbulbs.com
Features growing instructions.
Crescent City Fuchsia Society
ccfuchsia.net
Highlights the various growing needs of fuchsia plants and links to other fuchsia groups and growers.
What are Louisiana Irises?
louisianairis.com
History, descriptions, and photos of Louisiana irises.
New Jersey Weed Gallery
rce.rutgers.edu
Database of weeds, accessible by common and botanical names and by a thumbnail gallery. Summary information and photos are provided for each weed.
A New Beginners Guide to Fuchsia Growing and Showing
fuchsias-for-you.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk
Basic information about fuchsias: their care, growing them from cuttings, and links.
Waltham Forest Fuchsias
communigate.co.uk
A local fuchsia and Pelargonium society that holds monthly meetings with guest speakers.
Forsha Iris Photos
geocities.com
Iris and Hosta photographs and planting help.
Plants National Database
plants.usda.gov
Online USDA database of botanical information, images, and links on plants in the USA, including crops and invasives. Search by name, geographic distribution, or other characteristics.
The Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl
paghat.com
Pacific Northwest gardener presents essays for hundreds of species growing in her garden, with personal notes, history, cultural information, and photos for each.
Flowers of India
flowersofindia.net
Collection of hundreds of plant photos with brief descriptions. Each of the plants grows in India, but both natives and non-natives are featured.
The British Fuchsia Society
thebfs.org.uk
Includes photographs, meeting details, associated societies, competitions, shows, new introductions, and culture tips.
Dividing Irises
ipm.iastate.edu
Directions for moving and increasing iris plantings.
Shady Character
mailbag.com
Mark shares photos and descriptions with personal experiences growing a large number of shade plants, both perennials and woody specimens.
Growing Irises
ohioline.osu.edu
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet.
Gladiolus
botany.com
Description, potting, and propagation.
WeedAlert.com
weedalert.com
Offers a weed listing for the United States regions, primarily weeds occurring in lawns.
The Families of Flowering Plants
delta-intkey.com
Offers descriptions, illustrations, and identification retrieval.
Greater Victoria Geranium and Fuchsia Society
members.tripod.com
Promotes the growing of geraniums (Pelargoniums) and fuchsias in Victoria, British Columbia. News, photographs, and event information provided.
Gladiolus Diseases
extension.umn.edu
Diseases and treatments, from University of Minnesota Extension Service.
Gladiolus
gladiola.com
FAQ at Pleasant Valley Glads and Dahlias.
Desert-Tropicals.com
desert-tropicals.com
Features searchable database of thousands of plants, with basic information and often photos. Includes many succulents, herbs, and tropical fruit trees.
Australian Fuchsia Society
users.chariot.net.au
News, events, and photographs from this group based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Tiscali Gardening
new.mweb.co.za
A South African flower, plant and gardening portal with searchable plant database, photographs and information.
Southwest Portland Fuchsia Club
swportlandfuchsia.org
Provides culture tips, photographs and event schedule.
Plants Toxic to Animals
library.uiuc.edu
Resources about toxic plants from the Veterinary Medicine Library.
Japanese Irises
easyweb.easynet.co.uk
Ian Black's photographs of varieties of these flowers.
Vrije Fuchsia Vrienden
vrijefuchsiavrienden.be
Belgian society offers events, news, photographs and culture information.
Judy's Snowdrops
judyssnowdrops.co.uk
Cultivation tips, descriptions and photographs of a range of cultivars of the genus galanthus.
C. Iris On Pond
zyworld.com
Display garden in Boise, Idaho, featuring dwarf, median, and Siberian irises, as well as daylilies. Overview information and photos.
Cal's Plant of the Week
plantoftheweek.org
Features a new plant every week, with photo, description, and cultural information. Previously featured plants can be selected by botanical or common name. Focus is on plants for greenhouse culture.
Gladiolus Disease Problems
web1.msue.msu.edu
List of pathogens and symptoms of diseases of gladiolus; from the Michigan State University Extension.
Gladiolus Insect Problems.
web1.msue.msu.edu
From the Michigan State Extension Service.
Euro Fuchsia
eurofuchsia.org
Collective group of Western European fuchsia societies offers information regarding member society events, news and culture information.
Lancaster, Morecambe & District Fuchsia Society
fuchsiaflower.co.uk
Details about the Society,events and fuchsia cultivation.
BackyardGardener.com: Garden Guides on Plants
backyardgardener.com
Starting point for information on (types of) plants, with summary information for many species and varieties.
Iris Forum
forums.gardenweb.com
Message board focusing on garden irises.
Horticopia On-line Plant Information
horticopia.com
Extensive directory of plants, categorized by genus, includes summary cultural information and small photograph for each plant.
Gelderse Fuchsia Info-site
geldersefuchsia.info
Gives fuchsia information along with region-specific details for the Netherlands. In English.
Snowdrop
gardenguides.com
Tip sheet on history and planting culture from GardenGuides.
How to Plant Gladiolus
ehow.com
Step-by-step guide.
Foliage Plants Database
albinopri.cool.ne.jp
Searchable database with basic information and some photographs of plants grown primarily for their foliage. Japanese and English.
After Hours Iris Patch
home.swbell.net
Retail source of irises including photos.
PlantBuzz
plantbuzz.com
Gardener Mark McDonough presents horticultural musings and illustrated plant studies, with particular emphasis on alliums and other bulbs for rock gardens.
Snowdrop
botanical.com
Information about the snowdrop. Reproduced from Grieve's Modern Herbal.
Gladioli Varieties
omnitel.net
Created in flower selectionists family Lione and Paulius Ciplijauskas from LITHUANIA. Corms and cormlets world-wide by AIR MAIL directly from breeder!
All America Selections Winners
all-americaselections.org
Showcases new varieties of flowers, vegetables, and plants for garden performance.
Gladiolus Diseases
cas.psu.edu
Symptoms and management of diseases of glads, from the Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania State University.
Floridata
floridata.com
Features hundreds of plant portraits, each illustrated with several photos, documenting the garden uses and cultural requirements of each species or cultivar.
Beth's Iris Page
members.aol.com
A grower and photographer offering note cards for sale featuring pictures of irises.
Julio's Garden
fuchsiarama.com
Displays a small private garden in a mediterranean climate with a predilection for fuchsias. In Spanish and English.
Horticulture and Home Pest News: Yellows Disease of Purple Coneflower
ipm.iastate.edu
Description and control.
Frasers Fuchsia Page
btinternet.com
Provides photos and cultivation tips. Includes list of societies in Scotland. [Best viewed in Netscape.]
Hardy Geraniums
hardygeraniums.com
Devoted to information about the genus Geranium (Cranesbill). Based on the NCCPG National Collection belonging to Andrew Norton. Features discussion forum, images, and reference list of cultivar names.
Fruits and Vegetables
edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Extensive set of fact sheets and links from the University of Florida.
The Irises of Shadowood
angelfire.com
This site provides photos of over 100 iris cultivars, including all bearded classifications and some beardless (Siberian, versicolor, pseudacorus).
Garden Flowers
flowersworld.org
Descriptions of different types of flowers suitable for small gardens. Includes Phlox, Nasturtium, Lobelia Carnation, Zinnia, Alyssum, Begonia, and Dahlia.
Fuchsia Fantasia [broken links]
btinternet.com
A listing of the fuchsia plants in enthusiast's garden, with brief descriptions, comments and pictures.
Pats Fuchsias
pbase.com
A large collection of photos of these plants. Includes thumbnails and full sized images.
The Swedish Fuchsia Society
dicom.se
Provides information, growing tips and pictures.
The Earthworks Fuchsia
fuchsias.net
Pictures of fuchsias and links to support interest in these plants.
Translat
members.ozemail.com.au
Translation program for botanical latin.
Empire State Gladiolus Society
empirestategladiolus.com
Features an event schedule, photos of past shows, news, and membership information. Based in Ballston Lake, New York.
Hardy Geraniums
esatclear.ie
Home gardener in Ireland enthuses about her favorite class of perennials in this article filled with photos and information about the various species and cultivars.
The Swedish Fuchsia Society
dicom.se
Resource for pictures, links, addresses and more relating to fuchsias.
Virtual Plant Tags
virtualplanttags.com
Database of detailed descriptions and growing tips for thousands of plants, including many not commonly grown. Profiles include cultural information, assessment of landscape value, and photos for most.
Growing Hardy Geraniums
devonian.ualberta.ca
Describes the cultivation, care, and propagation of these plants. Includes photos and facts about individual species.
Glendale Geraniums
glendalegeraniums.co.uk
Large collection of photos plus a discussion forum.
Manchester Fuchsia Society
jayfour.freeserve.co.uk
A society of enthusiasts who grow fuchsias for pleasure, for the garden and for the showbench.
Historic Iris Preservation Society
worldiris.com
Devoted to information on older iris cultivars, sources for these iris, pictures, pedigrees, and bibliographies.
Rob's Plants: Hardy Geraniums
robsplants.com
Pennsylvania gardener compares the leaf shapes and flower forms of the geraniums in his garden, and offers a few cultural tips.
Echo: Fruiting Trees, Shrubs, and Herbaceous Plants
echonet.org
Features cultural information, uses, handling tips, and links for an extensive list of fruits and vegetables.
GardenLady.com: Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'
gardenlady.com
Includes photographs, pros and cons, and suggested companion plants.
In Search of the True Geraniums
findarticles.com
Article from Sunset Magazine provides some background and cultural information, and descriptions of recommended species and cultivars.
Bearded Irises
gardenguides.com
Bearded irises as a low maintenance garden plant.
American Iris Society Online Databases
irisregister.com
Access to the main checklist and namelist databases requires a fee-based membership. Checklists through 1989 can be downloaded free as PDF files.
Academy House Garden
academyhouse.mystarband.net
Personal site with links to illustrated pages on how to hybridize Japanese irises, and start them from seed.
The Gerbera Association
gerbera.org
South African association provides information on gerbera species, their care and culture, and history.
The Bournemouth and Poole Fuchsia Society
bpfs.org.uk
Locally run society for fuchsia enthusiasts in the Bournemouth and Poole area on the South Coast of England.
Better Homes and Gardens: Iris Flowers
bhg.com
Elegant, tall, and stately, irises come in a variety of colors and forms.
Dinosaur Garden Plants
dinosaurgardenplants.com
Describes plants that lived during the age of the dinosaurs, with brief information, lists, and links to other resources for plants of the mesozoic era.
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
presbyiris.tripod.com
Volunteer-run garden entirely dedicated to irises in Montclair, New Jersey. Site offers bloom status and iris cultivation information.
North American Native Iris
facstaff.hsc.unt.edu
Information regarding native irises.
Illinois' Best Plants
bestplants.chicago-botanic.org
Chicago Botanic Garden provides a database of recommended plants for Illinois gardens, from perennials to trees, with photos and information on their culture and use.
The Iris
sfheart.com
The history and legend of the iris and the fleur-de-lis.
Gardenweb: Name That Plant
forums2.gardenweb.com
Forum that allows users to upload images of plants that they are trying to identify.
Janice's Iris & Daylily Site
members.tripod.com
Information on iris cultivation, photos, and links to related Canadian garden sites.
Our Littler Iris Beauties
home.swbell.net
Photos of small varieties of irises plus descriptions of different types.
Bearded Iris
phy.duke.edu
Photographs of this variety.
Dave's Garden: PlantFiles
davesgarden.com
Database with over 80,000 plants with cultivation information and pictures supplied by member gardeners.
Shiraz Web Publications UK
shiraz.me.uk
Gardening resource site with an extensive plant directory featuring photos and cultural information.
SunnyGardens.com
sunnygardens.com
Plant encyclopedia featuring photos and short descriptions of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Find That Fuchsia
findthatfuchsia.info
Database listing over 10,000 different fuchsias, plus photos, sources, growing tips, and societies.
ePlants
eplants.org
Searchable database containing the results of Chicago Botanic Garden plant trials. Each entry contains a rating, photos, and cultural information.
San Diego Epiphyllum Society
epiphyllum.com
Organization specializing in the culture of Epiphyllum and its hybrids. Hobby oriented with some scientific content.
Julie's Page for Iris
geocities.com
A Master Gardener shares her passion for the iris with a collection of photos of hybrids.
Moonflower Gardening
angelfire.com
Moonflower specific descriptions and growing instructions. Links to on-line seed sources.
Epiphyllums in Connecticut
angelfire.com
Gives epiphyllum photos and information.
Flower and Garden Magazine: Simple Pleasures: Discover the Versatility of Purple Coneflower
findarticles.com
Cultivation and lore.
Dave's Garden: Eastern Purple Coneflower
davesgarden.com
Includes basic information, photographs, and user submitted comments.
Irises
aleph0.clarku.edu
Resources, links, information and news about the Iris.
Irises, a Gardener's Passion
geocities.com
A gardener's private collection and information on hybridizing.
PlantZAfrica
plantzafrica.com
Extensive information about plants native to southern Africa, including hundreds of alphabetically arranged plant portraits, by the National Botanical Institute of South Africa.
Ken Walker's Iris
home.pacbell.net
Photos of different types of iris from a private gardener.