Suggested format for the information page on particular collections

 

Genus

Family

Location of Collection

COLLECTION HISTORY

A brief history of the collection

 

SITE DETAILS

Include specific information about the collection site such as soil type and condition, weather, aspect, seasonal temperatures etc.

 

COLLECTION CULTURAL NOTES

Any information supplied by the collection holder that is not normally contained in reference books.

 

SPECIES HYBRIDS AND CULTIVARS IN THE COLLECTION

The list of material held in the collection

 

SPECIAL INTERESTS AND NOTES

A heading under which collection holders might make personal notes such topics as identification problems, breeding program, or motivation behind the collection.  Also a possible place for such information as notes on the special value of the collection including such information as the number of rare species or cultivars it contains etc.

 

REFERENCES

List of the most useful references

 

CONTACTS

How to obtain more information e.g. collection holders contact details or referring through the OPCAA office.

 

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