Acquiring Plant Material
Acquisition is the physical entry of a plant into the collection, whether or not the plant
becomes a permanent part of the collection via accessioning. Any potential acquisition should be
screened and selected in accordance with the purposes of the Collections Policy. All acquired
plants should support the criteria set forth in the mission statement and goals of the institution.
Native plants should be obtained from wild sources whenever possible, unless second generation
material is more appropriate to the purpose.