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1982 5(1) 11-12 John Banta Strategies on the breeding of anthuriums
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ABSTRACT: With the increasing diversity of Anthurium species now being found in collections, it is not surprising that hybrid plants are appearing more frequently than in the past. Aside from the taxonomic problems these hybrids may pose, or answer, they do provide growers with challenging opportunities. Can you imagine a bird's nest type Anthurium with leaf veins like those of Anthurium crystallinum? How would you like an Anthurium hybrid with leaves shaped like those of Anthurium pedatum but with the coloring of Anthurium clarinervum? Plant breeding must be a special province of optimism. I would like to introduce you to a couple of optimistic growers.

1983 6(1) 27 John Banta What's in a name?
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ABSTRACT: Plant breeders often assign a name to a particular plant due to the requirements of record keeping. For instance, a hybrid between A. forgetii and A. magnificum might become "magetii" in the breeder's stud book. A name derived by a contraction of the parent's names often helps to remind growers of its origin. I wonder how Bob McColley referred to his hybrids? What is that hybrid going to be named and who shall decide? Where are the people who care about "what's in a name?"

1983 6(2) 61 John Banta Letter to the editor
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1985 8(1) 25 John Banta Notice
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ABSTRACT: The ISHS Commission for Horticultural Nomenclature and Registration has designated the International Aroid Society as the official International Registration Authority (I.R.A.) for the Araceae.

1985 8(2) 47 John Banta Plant collectors and breeding
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ABSTRACT: As collectors of rare plants we are ultimately charged with their survival. The setting of seeds is the best insurance for perpetuating the genetic combinations of any species. Selfing is an ideal method but too seldom possible. A prejudice against hybrids should not prevent the retention of a unique genetic repertory. The value of a species is evident. Unfortunately the value of hybrids may need some illumination.

1987 10(1) 5 John Banta Photograph: Spathicarpa sagittifolia var. Gardnerii
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1987 10(2) 16 John Banta Photography: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson
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1987 10(3) 25 John Banta Photograph: Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Dennst.) Nicolson
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1989 12(1) 25 John Banta Anthurium X 'Fernandez'
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ABSTRACT: I propose that this grex, A. radicans x A. clarinervium be known as Anthurium x 'Allen Fernandez'.

2003 26 54-55 John Banta The first hybrid Xanthosoma - Xanthosoma 'Dr. Elliott'
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ABSTRACT: This account of the production of the first hybrid Xanthosoma is offered in hope that other growers will work with this interesting genus.

2005 28 201-202 John Banta A new resource for IAS Members
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ABSTRACT: Four large binders contain well-annotated documentation of 111 species of Amorphophallus. Additional binders contain information regarding horticultural references, area species lists, species locations in private collections, as well as photographs, letters, newspaper clippings and other relevant materials.

2007 30 139-140 John Banta Growing aroids from seed: Little packages; big surprises
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ABSTRACT: Many aroiders have questions about the best way to grow aroids from seed. A simple question, but like most simple and quick requests, the answer is far from short and easy. Since a number of articles relating to other methods of propagation had been submitted for this issue, it seemed to be a good idea to round these out by inviting contributions from some of the most active members of the society. These were the responses, sometimes going further than the practical by reminding us of the importance of increasing and spreading aroids in collections since so much of their habitat is being lost.