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pots on parade
T
he history of pots, as they pertain to gardening, is
long. Through the centuries, the use of flowerpots has
influenced the hor cultural use of plants. The Egyp-
ans were among the first to
use pots to move
plants from one loca-
on to another.
The Romans
brought
poed
plants in-
side during
cold
weather, and in
the 18th cen-
tury, pots were
used to ship
breadfruit seedlings from
Tahi to the West Indies. Orchids,
African violets and Pelargonium geraniums
were shipped in pots from other parts of the world, including
Africa, to North America and Europe.
Pots have taken their shapes and styles from the
architecture around them, from the materials
avaiable, and from the needs of the gardeners
who use them.
Today's pots are as
varied as their
prececessors and
can be as modern
or as tradional
as the user
chooses. ◆
At le, Palmeo
Planters. At right,
Burley Clay
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