You have been assigned a particular plant from Plant List 9 or List 10. Study all three possible choices from your assigned list. Use a variety of sources, including books AND the WWW, to research the plants and answer the following questions.  Find each plant in at least 3 references not related to the class.

1. What does each plant look like?  Consider attractiveness in different seasons.
2. Why could your assigned plant be considered more attractive than the other two plants?
3. How can each plant be used?  Consider possible functions, such as providing shade.
4. Why does your assigned plant have more or better possible uses than the other two plants?
5. How is each plant grown?  Consider care over the lifespan of the plant.
6. Why could your assigned plant be considered a lower maintenance plant than the other two plants?

WRITTEN REPORT:

• Thoroughly explain your answer to each question by consolidating and paraphrasing the information you found in your references.  Use your own words.
• Incorporate citations within the text to support your statements.
  
• Include lists of references used for each plant in the Hort 231-2 format (see: Citation Information handout).
• Use complete sentences, correct spelling, proper grammar, and font size 12 or larger.

VISUAL AID(S):  Bring a visual aid (not electronic) to share with your classmates.  Use it to emphasize your points.

ORAL REPORT:  Come to class at 8:10 AM prepared to convince your classmates that your choice is the best plant for the class to study