Philo. xanadu/Trademark Names

From: "Julius Boos" ju-bo at msn.com> on 2006.11.29 at 10:17:59(14876) Reply-To : Discussion of aroids Sent : Tuesday, November 28, 2006 3:38 PM To : "Discussion of aroids" Subject : Re: [Aroid-l] Trademark Names/Aroid book It was the other way around--Dr. Croat, who wrote the actual description of Philodendron xanadu Croat, Mayo + Boos, decided to us the 'patented' name, "Xanadu", as the specific name of this new Philodendron, which belongs to the group of 'self-heading' species the Meconostigmas, since it was already so well known and widely used in the commercial horticultural trade, where millions are sold every year, all originating from tissue culture. I hope that this clears things up. Julius +More WPB, FLORIDA Can't argue that Xanadu may be trademarked but it is also a scientific name. You can find it on TROPICOS. I'm not sure how anyone can trademark a scientific name. Philodendron xanadu Croat, Mayo & J. Boos Steve Lucas www.ExoticRainforest.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Julius Boos To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:17 AM Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Trademark Names/Aroid book >From : Agoston Janos Reply-To : Discussion of aroids Sent : Monday, November 27, 2006 9:29 AM To : Discussion of aroids Subject : Re: [Aroid-l] Trademark Names Dear Jani, I believe that Philodendron 'Xanadu" is trademarked and carefully 'protected', at least here in Florida. I believe there is also some sort of 'patent' on at least one vining Philodendron, the one w/ varigated leaves (white, scarlet, green) and which 'bleeds' a wine-colored sap when cut. Concerning Deni Bown`s book on Aroids, I recomend it MOST highly, it contains a wealth of invaluable information all compiled in one source, and makes for good reading also. In our world of Aroids there is nothing else that even comes close. It is worth getting no matter what the price may be. Good Growing, Julius >>Are there any other aroids which are trademarked (excluding Anthuriums and >>Zantedeschias)? Does anybody has experience with Timber Press? Any opinions about the Aroid book (anybody can respond...)? Bye, Jani _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l __ _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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