Here is what was published in the March 94 issue of CPN. when we had a call
for articles and photos.
CALL FOR ARTICLES AND PHOTOS
Now that CPN is caught up and publishing on time, our supply of articles,
notes, etc. is getting thin again. Before spring and then summer come on and
you get busy outdoors or with your plants, consider doing that article to
submit for consideration in CPN. Several folks have sent nice articles on CP
companion plants and other things somewhat peripheral to CP and we have had
to turn them down since there are other venues for other kinds of plants and
we believe our readers wish us to stick as close to CP as possible. When
doing your article, please refer to requirements printed on the inside back
covers of recent CPN issues, partciularly regarding typing, word processing
and spacing of lines.
The time has come to put out a call for quality photos for front and back
cover use. Again, we have pretty well run through our supply of contributor
photos for covers and rather than run pictures from private editorial
collections all the time, we would like to look at more reader material.
A few basic rules on the photos. We prefer 35 mm slides but good quality
prints can now be accepted. Number the slide margins and lightly on backs
of prints and write identification and other legend info on a separate sheet
of paper for each photo number. Do not write on the backs of prints. All
material must be sharp with backgrounds that do not absorb the subject. We
prefer subjects that have not appeared often on covers or in the pages of CPN
previously, although unusual shots of some common material may be used. We
will project slides and examine prints closely and promptly return those that
seem not technically useful. Those we hold, with your permission, may not
appear for a year or more since there will only be eight front and back
covers per year. We may use occasional photos as spot illustrations in an
issue where the articles do not have photos submitted by the authors. We will
endeavor to return all material held for use promptly after use. However,
the safest course is to submit a duplicate in case of loss so you will have
the original.
One other point. Usually, photographers and growers are anxious to be
credited for a photo, and that is general policy in most publications
including CPN. However, we have regrettably been informed that theft of
plants is again on the rise and some grower/photographers do not wish to
publicize that they are so successfully growing a certain species. We
certainly abhor the practice of plant theft and do not wish to indirectly
contribute to it. Therefore, if you wish to submit photos for the sake of
reader enjoyment, and knowing that you grew or photographed certain plants,
we can use them without acknowledging the identity of the grower and/or
photographer. We do not want to discourage submission of super material
because of unscrupulous people in the world and we hope that those of you who
may be at risk will consider CPN anyway. We also pledge not to privately
reveal the source of the plant or picture. Remember to request anonymity if
you wish, otherwise we will assume acknowledgement is desired.
Written material (and photos to accompany it) can be sent to either Joe or
Don. Send "unattached" potential cover photos to Don.
I hope this helps and I am looking forward to many more articles.
Thanks for your support because without YOU there is no ICSP.
Steve Baker