It is a significant help in preparing for certified nurserymen's examinations and maintaining proficiency in horticultural knowledge.
Many garden centers conduct seminars for their customers, especially during the off season.
In either case, the pictures provide a quick visual response to the question of what the plant will look like when it matures or is in bloom. And, since color sells, being able to show the plant in its most desirable setting is sure to generate additional sales. After the garden center has customized the plant list to reflect only those plants in stock or that can be ordered, the list is locked to show only those plants available through the garden center. This feature eliminates the Sorry, we don't have that plant problem. Slide shows can be used as an effective tool to generate interests in plants that may be on sale or are featured for some other promotional reason.