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English Delphiniums, Alaskan Style
home.gci.net
Photos of various cultivars and hybrids, along with information on seedstarting, staking, and fertilizing.
The National Dahlia Collection
wgltd.co.uk
Supplies rooted cuttings and pot tubers of cultivars and species.
Comox Valley Dahlia Society
groups.msn.com
Provides photographs and calendar.
Pacific Rim Dahlia Society
pacrimdahlia.com
Includes events, photographs and culture tips.
Eastern North Carolina Iris Society
thegardensite.com
Content includes event schedule and photographs.
Louisville Area Iris Society
lais-ky.org
Displays culture information, photographs, meetings and activities schedule.
African Violet Photo Archive
steverd.com
Collection of photos of named varieties, presented alphabetically and by color. Source attribution and link provided with each photo.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden: Splendid Salvias
bbg.org
Article highlighting 14 tender salvia species: background information, short descriptions and some photos.
Trilliums and Woodlanders
peak.org
Gardener in Oregon displays photos and provides cultural notes on several species of trillium growing in her own and friends' gardens. Also offers a few tips on growing trilliums from seeds.
King County Iris Society
kcis.org
Encompassing the greater Seattle, Washington area. Presents culture, educational articles and program schedule.
Aggie Horticulture: African Violets
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu
Proposed site covering many aspects of African violets. Currently, mostly links to other resources.
Salvia or Sage?
mountainvalleygrowers.com
Information on several different kinds of salvias. Includes color photos.
Tall Bearded Iris Society
tbisonline.com
Features membership information, photographs and listing of display gardens.
Air Academy High School - Cloning African Violets
academy.d20.co.edu
Consists of a classroom propagation article written by a teacher that emphasizes sterile techniques by tissue culture to generate an unlimited number of identical plants possessing a desired trait.
Iris Club of Southeast Michigan
irisclub.org
Affiliate club of the American Iris Society. Information about club and members, projects, socials, sales, and meetings, and a few articles about iris care.
Floridata: Salvia greggii
floridata.com
Description, cultural information, and garden features, with several photos, of this salvia commonly known as autumn sage.
Perennials, Annuals and Bulbs - November Tips
ext.vt.edu
Instructions on planting in the fall, including some specific intstructions about tulips. From the Virginia Coooperative Extension.
Minnesota Dahlia Society
aplacetoremember.com
Show information and results, and a little history.
Floridata: Sedum spectabile
floridata.com
Information and photos of showy stonecrop: the species, its cultivars, and popular hybrids such as 'Autumn Joy'. Description and features, culture, and garden usage.
American Dahlia Society Classification and Handbook of Dahlias
dahlia.org
Classification lists, glossary of terms, awards and honors.
Mid-Atlantic African Violet Society
maavs.org
Association for members in the United States Mid-Atlantic region. Information and photos of conventions, several articles from their journal, and history of the society.
GardenWeb: African Violets
forums.gardenweb.com
Forum for the discussion of African violets, their care, selections, and separate areas for trading and displaying photos.
Paghat's Garden: Sedum acre var. aurea 'Goldmoss'
paghat.com
Pacific Northwest gardener's description, photos, and cultural experience with this yellow-flowering perennial groundcover cultivar.
Mid Island Dahlia Society
midislanddahlia.com
Host of the American Dahlia Society 2001 National Show
Society for Japanese Irises
socji.org
Organization for amateur enthusiasts and professionals, for sharing information and the enjoyment of growing Japanese irises. Information about membership, display gardens, and photo contest.
Hudson Valley Iris and Daylily Society
hvids.org
Content includes schedule, club charter and show information.
Cal's Dahlia Home Page
aplacetoremember.com
Color photographs of dahlias plus links to other pages.
Michigan Dahlia Association
rain.prohosting.com
Features show results and photographs.
Puget Sound Dahlia Association
pugetsounddahlias.org
Provides event schedule, publications, photographs and culture information.
The Tulsa Area Iris Society
tulsairis.org
Features event and program schedule, photographs and culture.
A Dianthus Primer
justgardeners.com
An article covering the various types of annual, biennial, and perennial plants in the genus, written by cottage garden expert Rand Lee.
Dahlias
dahlias.freeservers.com
A photographic tribute.
Dahlia Diseases
ppath.cas.psu.edu
Brief descriptions of diseases that afflict dahlias.
Dimorphotheca
plantzafrica.com
Features photographs and a description of this South African daisy.
Kentucky Rainbow Iris Society
kyrainbowiris.org
Northern Kentucky garden club and American Iris Society affiliate. Listing of meetings and events, members' gardens, and iris care information.
Delphiniums
david.bassett.care4free.net
English amateurs David and Shirley Bassett provide photos and information about delphiniums grown in their garden, providing details of the lineage of several varieties and species, a guide to breeding delphiniums for color, and a report of the Delphinium Society show.
Floridata: Salvia madrensis
floridata.com
Description, cultural information, and garden features, with several photos, of this species commonly known as forsythia sage.
Specialty Perennials: Trillium Links
hardyplants.com
Annotated list of links to web pages for trilliums.
Society for Pacific Coast Native Iris
pacificcoastiris.org
Works to further knowledge and horticultural value of the irises that grow wild along the North American Pacific Coast. Information about the species in wild and garden settings, and about the organization, its newsletter, and events.
Dahlias in B.C.
members.shaw.ca
Information and articles on the culture and breeding of Dahlias.
Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society
greaterphiladahliasociety.netfirms.com
Provides event schedule, show results and photographs.
Violetaholics Anonymous
p208.ezboard.com
African violet and gesneriad enthusiast forum and community, with topics ranging from hybridizing to small talk. Includes a trade area, classified section, and photo gallery.
Upper Pinellas African Violet Society
upavs.org
Florida group for growing, sharing, and showing African violets. Calendar of events, care information, and photo albums.
The Tulip Book of P. Cos
library.wur.nl
Online reproduction of a 1637 book about tulips.
Tucson Area Iris Society
tucsoniris.org
Presents local hybridizers and culture information, photographs, and event schedule.
Paghat's Garden: Sedum oreganum
paghat.com
Pacific Northwest gardener describes, in words and photos, the characteristics of oregon stonecrop, a hardy edible groundcover species.
Society for Louisiana Iris
louisianas.org
Membership organization for enthusiasts of the Louisiana iris varieties, aims to promote, educate, and conserve. Information about culture and cultivars, events, and publications.
Median Iris Society
medianiris.com
Devoted to promoting interest in and the development of median irises. Content includes display gardens, glosary, officers and yearly awards.
Fort Worth Iris Society
fortworthiris.org
Founded in 1959 to promote interest in the culture of the genus. Contents include glossary, events and member favorites.
Texoma Rainbow Iris Society
triris.org
Contents include meeting schedule and newsletter.
Floridata: Salvia lyrata
floridata.com
Description, cultural information, and garden features, with several photos, of this species commonly known as lyreleaf sage.
How to Grow Perfect African Violets
theplantexpert.com
Offers step-by-step advice for novice growers. Topics include potting, rooting, light, humidity and watering.
Karen's Kiwi Violet Room
angelfire.com
New Zealand enthusiast and seller provides photo albums of her personal collection, as well as growing and propagation advice.
Trillium-L
nic.surfnet.nl
A trillium enthusiast discussion list, also for other woodland species. The site contains message archives from 1997 to present, and a form to join the list.
Angie's Violets
picturetrail.com
Photo galleries of Apaches, Wranglers, and several other varieties, from a hobby grower of African violets.
AVs Gessies and More
geocities.com
Home grower in Canada presents collection of saintpaulias, streptocarpus, and other gesneriads, and tips on starting plants from seed and cuttings.
World Iris Association
worldiris.com
A proposed international organization for irisarians. Includes a draft of the charter, information on events and awards for various national association, and a cultivar popularity poll.
Iris Garden
irisgarden.org
Region 1 of the American Iris Society comprised of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Western New England. Content features local chapter events, culture tips, and classification guide.
Daisy Paradise
daisyparadise.fsnet.co.uk
Information on daisies or daisy plants, their propagation, botany, pests and diseases, plant care and photographs of the members of the compositae family.
Species Iris Group of North America
signa.org
Dedicated to the study of the wild species of the genus Iris. Presents photographs, seed exchange, and culture information.
San Fernando Valley Iris Society
geocities.com
Features photographs, culture tips and schedule.
Reblooming Iris Society
rebloomingiris.com
A section of the American Iris Society devoted to promoting interest and development of all iris types having more than one bloom season per year. Information about membership and meetings, rebloom reports, iris culture, and photo gallery.
Gardenweb: Salvia Forum
forums.gardenweb.com
Discussion of gardening with salvias.
Connecticut Iris Society
irisgarden.org
Information about iris culture and activities such as shows, sales and informational meetings.
American Iris Society
irises.org
Promotes the culture and improvement of the Iris. Includes events, regional chapters, classification, cultivar registration and photographs.
Doing Dahlias
dahlias.net
Home page of the Colorado Dahlia Society.
San Diego Iris Society
geocities.com
Offers membership and contact information.
The Society for Siberian Irises
socsib.org
Presents awards, photographs and display garden locations.
Italian Iris Society
irisfirenze.it
The society organizes shows, including the International Iris Competition, fosters knowledge of the iris and its genetic improvement, and encourages both technical-scientific and popular publications. [Italian/English]
Diascias Etc.
coniston.demon.co.uk
Christine Boulby is a co-holder of the British National Collection of Diascias. This site contains a listing with photos of the diascia holdings, as well as information on hardiness, pests and diseases, and propagation.
Fraser Valley Dahlia Society
members.shaw.ca
Presents photographs, news and event schedule.
Alabama Dahlia Society
ehrett.homestead.com
Provides contact information and schedule.
Spuria Iris Society
spuria.org
Section of the American Iris Society dedicated to Spuria types. Information about cultivation, events, and membership, a photo gallery and forum, and listing of plant sources.
East Tennessee Iris Society
discoveret.org
Provides photographs, show and meeting schedule, and contacts.
WebEgan Dahlia Garden
eganplace.com
Home gardeners showcase their dahlia collection and provide information and links for growing dahlias.
Snohomish County Dahlia Society
scdahlias.org
Contains a variety of dahlia topics, including pictures and information about growing and caring for dahlias.
American Dahlia Society
dahlia.org
Includes directory of local groups, classification guide, resources and photographs.
The National Dahlia Society
dahlia-nds.co.uk
The governing body for the promotion of dahlias in the UK, regulating shows, classification, and judging. Information about membership and events, as well as about dahlias and their cultivation.
John E. Stowell Dahlia Society
jesdahlias.org
Northern California group provides event schedule, photographs and membership information.
The British Iris Society
britishirissociety.org.uk
Association of Iris enthusiasts to exchange views and knowledge of the genus and its cultivation. Includes basic and A-Z guides, information about regional and specialist groups, events, and publications, and an overview of Iris gardens in the UK.
Sun Country Iris Society
ag.arizona.edu
Includes contact information, membership fees and meeting details.
Greater Rochester Iris Society
rochestergardening.com
Upstate NY group provides event and membership details.
Sooner State Iris Society
home.flash.net
Photographs, calendar of events and news from this Oklahoma City, Oklahoma group of plant enthusiasts.
Aril Society International
arilsociety.org
Plant enthusiasts devoted to promoting the aril and arilbred irises. Content includes events, culture and photographs.
Canadian Iris Society
cdn-iris.ca
Provides regional events, culture, news, editorials and photographs.
Paghat's Garden: Trillium ovatum
paghat.com
Gardener in the Pacific Northwest writes about Western trillium, both as it grows in its native habitat and in her garden. Several photos.
Joyce's Violets
geocities.com
Amateur grower shares photos illustrating her plants and her growing techniques.
Toronto African Violet Society
geocities.com
Dedicated to learning and promoting the cultivation of African Violets. Information for both members and non-members about the activities of the club.
Tantalizing Toad Lilies
icangarden.com
Article on gardening with these woodland plants, with descriptions and a few photos of individual species and cultivars, a reference table, and links to sources.
Metro Garden African Violets
metro-garden.com
Information about care and culture, propagation, hybridizing, pests and diseases for these popular houseplants. Includes extensive photo gallery, and links to related sites.
Trillium luteum
mobot.org
Fact sheet from the Kemper Center for Home Gardening provides photos, summary information, and noteworthy characteristics for yellow trillium.
Paghat's Garden: Reflexed Evergreen Sedum
paghat.com
Photos, background information, and cultural details for Sedum rupestre, an evergreen groundcover stonecrop.
Plant of the Month: Stonecrop
whatcom.wsu.edu
Master gardener offers general culture, propagation, and care information for sedums, and descriptions of a few cultivars.
Lone Star African Violet Council
lsavc.org
Texas organization for African violet enthusiasts. Information about membership, events, local clubs, Texas hybrids, and links to other resources.
The Violet Voice
groups.msn.com
Online African violet club with projects, messageboards, photo galleries, and articles with cultural information.
NC State University Fact Sheet: Sedum sieboldii
ces.ncsu.edu
Photos and description for this low-growing evergreen species with succulent blue-green foliage and pink flowers in October, also known as October daphne.
Jimmie's Painted Ladies
jimmietoney.com
Kansas enthusiast presents plant list, soil recipes, tips on watering and plant grooming, a list of suppliers, and information about the Wichita African Violet Study Club.
Clemson Extension: Salvia
hgic.clemson.edu
Provides basic information on a number of salvias commonly grown in gardens.
Tulip Disease Problems
web1.msue.msu.edu
Brief article on blight, crown rot, stem rot, viruses and so forth; from Michigan State University Extension.
NARGS: Sedum kamtschaticum
nargs.org
Photo and description of the variegated form of this species.
The Trillium: Trillium ovatum
naturepark.com
Information about this species, Ontario's provincial flower. Habitat and preservation, transplanting, and growing from seed.
Dave's Garden: Kamschatca Stonecrop
davesgarden.com
Cultural information for this low-growing, yellow-flowered species (sedum kamtschaticum), and comments from gardeners who grow it.
Tulips and Daffodil Care After Bloom
extension.umn.edu
From the University of Minnesota Horticulture Science Dept.
The Saintpaulia Webring
q.webring.com
Hub for a webring interconnecting websites and pages devoted to African violets, including both commercial and hobby sites.
Marjorie's Photo Albums
picturetrail.com
Enthusiast and exhibitor in Texas presents extensive photo albums showing many individual plants and convention pictures, and illustrations of cultivation and propagation methods and equipment.
Carol's African Violets
members.tripod.com
Hobby grower lists African miniviolets and other gesneriads she has grown over the years, with photos and care tips.
Mike and Jan Slater: Trilliums and Related Genera
voicenet.com
Enthusiasts share their own and friends' photos, and a collection of links to trillium resources. Also information about Trillium-L, a mailing list about trilliums and other woodland species.
The Gardening Articles , the Noble Tulip
wezel.com
Guidelines for designing tulip beds and some tips about specific tulips.
Dixie African Violet Society
davs.org
Society for members in the Southern United States. Information about membership, conventions and events, and news articles with tips and tricks.
Tulipes Sauvages
tulipessauvages.org
Dedicated to botanical tulips, this site provide cultural and botanical information and many photos that cover the range of species and varieties. English and French versions.
Oakville African Violet Society
members.tripod.com
Group in Ontario, Canada. Information on membership, schedule of events, and plant show.
Farmyard Nurseries: Tricyrtis
farmyardnurseries.co.uk
Welsh nursery, national collection holder for tricyrtis, presents summary information on the genus, photos of cultivars, and a illustrated listing by species.
Seattle African Violet Society
reesesoftware.com
Aims to stimulate interest in the propagation of African violets and other gesneriads. Includes general society information, calendar of events, photo albums, and FAQ.
MSN Learning & Research: Tulip
encarta.msn.com
Encyclopedia article.
Elegant Tulip Bulbs
elegant-tulip-bulbs.com
Information on culture, groups and divisions, and photos.
Spectacular Tillandsias
home.att.net
The bizarre shapes of the Tillandsias makes them suitable for mounting, resulting in unique plant mobiles.
Tulip Insect Problems
web1.msue.msu.edu
Brief paragraph on tulip aphids and mites, from the Michigan State University Extension.
Tesselaar Tulips Growing Guides and Planting Instructions
tesselaar.net.au
Growing guide and planting instructions.