Philadelphia County Members of the
Penn-Del IPM Research Group

Morris Arboretum Contact:  Anthony Aiello and Jean Gauthier 9414 Meadowbrook Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 (Weather Station Site) Phone: 215-247-5777 ext. 133 FAX: 215-248-4439 Email: aiello@pobox.upenn.edu (A. Aiello) whitesel@pobox.upenn.edu (L. Whitesell) Web site: http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/

Profile: Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science and the humanities.  Within its 92 public acres,  thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including many of Philadelphia's oldest, rarest and largest trees, are set in a romantic Victorian landscape garden of winding paths, streams, and special garden areas.

In 1932, the University of Pennsylvania was entrusted to transform the Morris estate into a public garden and center for research and education.  In 1989, the Morris Arboretum was named the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Profile: Francis A. Barlett’s purpose for establishing the company that bears his name was to provide total quality care and good value to owners and managers of landscape trees and shrubs, accomplished through a four-step plan:

• Assess plant health, appearance and safety by means of a thorough professional inspection
• Make scientific diagnosis of plant ills or problems and evaluate both current and future plant requirements
• Provide a full range of remedial treatments
• Create and implement innovative, effective long-term preventive care and maintenance programs

We enthusiastically support and carry on our founder’s purpose today, under the third successive generation of Barlett family management.

Profile: The mission of the Fairmount Park Commission is to preserve and protect its open space; provide opportunities for recreation; and maintain the landscapes and structures, streams and woodlands that exist within its 8,700 acres. The 63 neighborhood and regional parks managed by the Park Commission comprise the largest municipally operated landscaped park system in the United States.

In addition to managing open spaces, the Park Commission operates numerous and diverse recreation facilities and activities within the Park. These include seven recreation centers; nine day camps; 22 playgrounds; 127 tennis courts at 15 locations; 160 baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields; 35 basketball courts; four outdoor pools; and numerous hiking trails. Many special events also take place in the Park, including several running events, bicycle and antique car races, walk-a-thons, regattas, and small and large picnics, including the Greek Picnic with over 100,000 participants annually from around the country.

Profile: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1827, motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture. The Society provides a place where all greening enthusiasts --novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and purely-for-pleasure observers--can pursue their own particular horticultural interests.

PHS produces and manages a variety of shows, competitions, and programs, including the Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the world. PHS also offers a Kids Grow Expo, the City Gardening Series as well as the City Gardens Contest each year. Proceeds from the Philadelphia Flower Show support PHS's programs, including neighborhood and public landscape greening projects through Philadelphia Green.   PHS offers services that include a library, and various PHS publications.