I want to mention private herbaria. I happen to have a tiny one that I started in a Botany 101 class at the University of North Georgia. After that, I had to make myself a plant press. I don't do anything by the books but it's a wonderful resource for me, as important as the files in my cabinet.
Private collections are great. Many of the private collections of great explorers and naturalists have been integrated into larger national and university collections.
I want to mention private herbaria. I happen to have a tiny one that I started in a Botany 101 class at the University of North Georgia. After that, I had to make myself a plant press. I don't do anything by the books but it's a wonderful resource for me, as important as the files in my cabinet.
Private collections are great. Many of the private collections of great explorers and naturalists have been integrated into larger national and university collections.