These images are helpful from an educational aspect as well as in the application of the written information. To say that a flower is outstanding, attractive, or of no significance requires a judgment by the author but the images allow the user to make the decision. The newest addition to the features available is the link to the developing insect program in the Department of Entomology and Applied Ecology at the University of Delaware that is being developed by Dr. Dewey Caron. Each plant information page has a list of pests that can be detrimental to the plant. As the insect program develops, the user will be able to click on the insect name and move to the insect program to obtain information on the life-cycle and control of the insect.
Images are also available to aid in the identification of the insect problem.
As a source of information for the UDBG it provides specific information about the collection to visitors that otherwise would not be available. As a tool for teaching, it allows students to augment course materials and gain additional insight into the appearance of the plants in all seasons, not just the season in which the plants are studied. As a program available on the internet, it provides, free of charge, the most comprehensive and user friendly source of information on landscape plants. Literature Cited Bailey, L.H. 1951. Manual of Cultivated Plants.