414 Pb 033 Stamp Out Horticulture!

Abstract

<jats:p>Rubber stamps have traditionally been used in business to deliver visual or concise verbal messages. That tradition has changed as rubber stamps have also become an art form. Stamps are now available in virtually any horticultural design, including flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, cacti, turf and as landscape design forms.</jats:p> <jats:p>Stamps can be purchased at specialty stores, craft stores, book stores, kiosks at shopping malls, and from catalogs or they can be easily crafted from gum or rubber erasers. Two periodicals are available that describe stamping techniques and provide catalog sources: <jats:italic>Rubberstampmadness</jats:italic> (Corvallis, Oregon) and <jats:italic>Rubber Stampers World</jats:italic> (Placerville, California).</jats:p> <jats:p>Using rubber stamps is fun and promotes creativity! Stamps can be used in a wide range of colors and they allow versatility in positioning, whether on paper or fabric. They are cost effective because they can be reused. Some suggested uses include enhancement of visual displays, personalization of mailings, and application for 4-H projects.</jats:p> <jats:p>A list of selected references will be available.</jats:p>