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- Thank you for choosing ImageCELs! ImageCELs libraries, textures,
- backgrounds, objects and botanicals are collections of high
- resolution photorealistic imagery. Use these real world products to
- construct presentation visuals that communicate your true design
- concepts.
-
- Royalty-free, ImageCELs work within all leading paint and rendering
- software programs. ImageCELs are available on diskette, CD-ROM or
- online.
-
- Following you will find information on How ImageCELs are Used, How
- To Create Your Own Library Free, ImageCELs Online, Free Online
- Sample Files, Online Ordering Information, Downloading, Typical
- Online Questions & Answers, ImageCELs Products and More Information
- About ImageCELs.
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- ╔═════════════════════════════╗
- ║ How ImageCELs are Used ║
- ╚═════════════════════════════╝
-
- HOW ARE ImageCELs NAMED?
-
- ImageCELs Trees & ImageCELs Shrubs have been devised to give you a
- great deal of information just in the filename alone. The first 8
- characters will be the actual filename in the subdirectory. For
- each plant, there is an extended filename too, that will range from
- 11 to 12 characters. These extended filenames and explanations can
- be found in the PLANTLST.TXT file included on this CD-ROM.
-
- The PLANTLST.TXT file will contain complete plant descriptions
- including botanical name, common name, hardiness zone, seasonality,
- plant size, pixel height & width and pixels per square foot.
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- The 8 character filename information is as follows:
-
- EXAMPLE: 6JUNCTA8.TIF A large shrub, Juniperus chinensis
- Torulosa aurea.
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- 1st character: the botanical FORM.
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- 4 = Mature Tree
- 5 = Juvenile/Young Tree
- 6 = Large Shrub
- 7 = Small Shrub
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- 2nd - 7th characters: the BOTANICAL NAME.
- Examples:
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- JUN CHI, Juniperus chinensis, 1st 3 = genus, 2nd 3 = species.
- JUN CH T, Juniperus chinensis Torulosa, 1st 3 = genus,
- 4th & 5th = species, 6th = variety.
- JUN C T A, Juniperus chinensis Torulosa aurea, 1st 3 = genus,
- 4th = species, 5th = variety, 6th = cultivar.
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- 8th character: an internal ID# 0 - 9.
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- There will be a maximum of 10 plants per individual species.
-
- HOW DO I USE ImageCELs IN MY 3-D RENDERING PROGRAM?
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- ImageCELs have many creative uses in 3-D renderings and animations.
- Texture maps are applied over any surface. Trees, shrubs and other
- objects are "mapped" onto flat 2-D vertical polygons, substantially
- reducing the rendering time needed. Several tricks are useful to
- give the impression of 3-D. Placing the object into multiple
- bisecting polygons will keep the object from looking "flat" as you
- move around it. Position one of the polygons facing the light source
- to cast a realistic shadow. Another method is to link one polygon
- with the camera so that the object always appears to be facing the
- user as you move throughout a scene; while linking another polygon
- to the light source, resulting in the most realistic rendering
- possible.
-
- HOW DO I MAKE 2-D PLANS AND ELEVATIONS?
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- ImageCELs are ideal for plan and elevation development using CAD and
- PAINT software. All ImageCELs assume a five foot horizon line, and
- are easily scaled and placed from back to front to give the final
- rendering a realistic look. Plan symbols may be "cut out" of any
- ImageCELs plant and pasted onto site plans to develop a spectacular
- aerial view presentation.
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- WHAT IF MY IMAGE APPEARS TOO LIGHT OR TOO DARK?
-
- The files have been prepared to give the greatest contrast and the
- gamma level is set about a mean value, approximating the setting of
- 1.8. These values were averaged so that adjustments in any direction
- would result in the least loss of information (bits per pixel). As
- the ultimate use of the images is unknown, please observe the
- following...
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- The gamma is averaged and may need to be shifted depending on the
- software and output display it will be used with. N.T.S.C.
- television, for example, may require the files be gamma corrected
- lighter, as they might appear slightly darker than desired. Lighting
- similarly may require that the contrast or brightness be adjusted
- before being rendered. Any of these file preparations are readily
- performed using most image processing software. (See discussion on
- Gamma located in _GAMMA.TXT file on this CD-ROM.)
-
- HOW DO I GET RID OF THE BLACK BACKGROUND?
-
- Most software treats black (0,0,0) as transparent. If your software
- has this capability, set the key color or transparent color to
- black. Other systems may require the background be white. This is
- readily done using image processing software by globally reassigning
- all black (0,0,0) pixels to the desired background color.
-
- HOW DO I USE THE ALPHA CHANNEL?
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- The images have been developed with a bi-level alpha mask over the
- non-black pixels. As a native file, the image edges are not aliased.
- This is done for several reasons. Scaling the image smaller or
- larger (even slightly) using image processing software capable of
- handling alpha channel data will alias the image fully, and provide
- a soft edge mask. The images have been developed at a very large
- size requiring that you scale them to the correct ratio in relation
- to the final output.
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- IN WHAT FORMAT ARE ImageCELs AVAILABLE?
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- ImageCELs Trees and ImageCELs Shrubs CD-ROM's are dual multiplatform
- ISO 9660/HFS formatted. The 32 bit images with alpha channel masking
- are in the .TIF (PC) & PICT (Mac) file formats. You may transfer
- these images onto any computer platform using popular image
- processing and file translation utilities. For easy use, 8 and 24
- bit .BMP (Windows) & 8 bit PICT (Mac) formats with white backgrounds
- have also been provided.
-
- HOW ARE THE ImageCELs FILES NAMED?
-
- The actual files are given an eight (8) character name and a three
- (3) character extension after the "dot" (i.e. 4cupsem1.tif).
-
- DO I NEED TO PAY FOR THE USE OF THESE FILES EACH TIME THEY'RE USED?
-
- No, ImageCELs are royalty-free after your initial purchase! They can
- be used perpetually in your works. Their only limitations are some
- forms of digital redistribution. Please see the License Agreement
- included with your package or contact IMAGETECTS to clarify your
- needs.
-
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- ╔═════════════════════════════╗
- ║Create Your Own Library FREE!║
- ╚═════════════════════════════╝
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- Do you need to create materials and plants for your computer
- graphics?
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- Let IMAGETECTS -- the image processing specialists do it for you...
- FREE!
-
- How? Simply send us your slides or negatives (with prints) and we
- will return the finished image file to you at no charge!*
-
- You get the highest quality 32 bit seamless texture map or plant
- image you need for your project -- free, while assisting us to
- expand our database. These images are meticulously digitized and
- processed using our proprietary development technology.
-
- Contact Ms. Verdonna Ahrens at 408-252-5487 for details today!
-
- *IMAGETECTS retains the right to include the material in its
- digital libraries and must have a photographers release,
- approving the digital image rights. Unsuitable photography
- will be returned at IMAGETECTS discretion.
-
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- ╔═════════════════════════════╗
- ║ ImageCELs ONLINE ║
- ╚═════════════════════════════╝
-
- !! NEW ImageCELs ONLINE !! 202-686-2373 (modem setting 8-N-1)
-
- ImageCELs are available individually through the FREE ASLA
- DesigNetwork online service. The "ImageCELs Libraries" contain
- hundreds of essential realistic tools for design professionals and
- artists. ImageCELs Botanicals, Materials, Backgrounds, People, Road
- Signs, Vehicles, CD-ROM Modules are available for downloading. Plus,
- FREE demos and time saving information to increase your productivity
- are also available now! The ever growing collection of ImageCELs may
- be accessed on DesigNetwork 24 hours a day. Visit ImageCELs in file
- area #13 today!
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- ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ ImageCELs ONLINE Products │
- └─────────────────────────────────────┘
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- ImageCELs Botanicals
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- ImageCELs Botanicals are a global plant collection that will
- eventually encompass all commerciall-grown species worldwide.
- ImageCELs Botanicals include mature and juvenile trees, large and
- small shrubs, indoor plants, perennials, annuals and growndcovers.
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- Each plant comes with a detailed description such as botanical name,
- common name, hardiness zone, seasonality and plant size. Plus, pixel
- height & width, pixels per square foot, AAN (American Association of
- Nurserymen) classifications and FREE .GIF thumbnails!
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- ImageCELs Botanicals are 32 bit color .TGA files with alpha channel
- masking which provide superior quality and performance over fractal
- or procedural plants for the production of realistic graphics and
- simulations. $10 each, quantity discounts available.
-
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- ImageCELs Materials
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- Seamless and tileable textures of indoor and outdoor building
- materials and industrial finishes. These texture maps are excellent
- for all rendering, multimedia, simulation, modeling and virtual
- reality needs. $10 each, quantity discounts available.
-
- Also see the ImageCELs CD-ROM Modules list for additional textures
- currently available.
-
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- ImageCELs Backgrounds
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- ImageCELs Backgrounds are scenic real world imagery suitable for
- rendering and presentation purposes. From wide-angle landscapes,
- skyscapes, seascapes and cityscapes to close-ups of plant materials,
- stone, water, fabric and other environmental elements.
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- Place your CAD graphic into one of the ImageCELs Backgrounds for
- that finished realistic look or use an ImageCELs Background to
- display your latest sales figures at the next staff meeting. Uses
- for ImageCELs Backgrounds are endless! $10 each, quantity discounts
- available.
-
- ImageCELs People
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- Coming soon! Populate your rendering! 2D people from all walks of
- life. Useful for scale and personalization. See ImageCELs CD-ROM
- Modules for images of people presently available.
-
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- ImageCELs Road Signs
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- Coming soon! All the possible road signage you will need: highways,
- freeways, surface streets, etc.
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- ImageCELs Vehicles
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- Coming soon! The latest popular cars and trucks. See ImageCELs
- CD-ROM Modules for images of vehicles presently available.
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- ImageCELs CD-ROM Modules
-
- You may now order individual parts of the comprehensive ImageCELs
- CD-ROM!! This library of 1,150 elements has been broken down into
- similar group files. All of these group files have an "X" prefix, i.
- e. XBRICK1. Prices are indicated at the end of each file
- description. Each group is counted as one (1) file and quantity
- discounts apply.
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- ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ FREE ImageCELs ONLINE Sample Files │
- └─────────────────────────────────────┘
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- !SAMPLES.ZIP - Try ImageCELs! We've included some FREE samples
- for you to work with. A Maple tree, Forsythia shrub,
- brick texture, lattice texture, stucco texture and
- parchment texture. All textures are seamless and
- tileable for smooth painting and rendering.
-
- !SAMPLE1.ZIP & !SAMPLE2.ZIP - ImageCELs Trees & Shrubs samples.
- A mature Maple tree with beautiful fall color, an
- Arborvitae shrub and a flowering Chrysanthemum.
-
- !VGADEMO.ZIP - This is an .FLC file animation showing some
- before and after renderings.
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- 1CUSTOMR.TXT and 1CUSTOMR.ZIP - Please fill out, sign and
- return this Customer Agreement to IMAGETECTS. This form
- supplies IMAGETECTS with all the necessary information for
- processing your file downloading.
-
- The 1CUSTOMR.TXT is an ASCII file for standard printout.
- The 1CUSTOMR.ZIP file is for those who have a postscript
- laserprinter.
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- 2PRICLST.ZIP - The current ImageCELs price list and catalog.
- Check this list frequently as ImageCELs Online are growing.
-
- Refer to this file when ordering. Discount programs are
- contained in the legend.
-
- 3LIBRARY.TXT and 3LIBORDR.ZIP - Save money and time! You may
- order existing ImageCELs libraries on CD-ROM or diskette.
-
- The 3LIBRARY.TXT is an ASCII file for standard printout.
- The 3LIBORDR.ZIP file is for those who have a postscript
- laserprinter.
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- ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ ONLINE Ordering Information │
- └─────────────────────────────────────┘
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- Ordering ImageCELs Online is easy as 1, 2, 3...
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- 1. Complete, sign and return Customer Agreement (1CUSTOMR.TXT or
- 1CUSTOMR.ZIP) to IMAGETECTS. This can be done by Fax or mail.
-
- 2. Phone or Fax IMAGETECTS, the list of files you desire from the
- 2PRICLST.TXT file. You may also use this file as an order form
- by downloading, printing it out, adding your name to the top
- of the printout and circling the files you want. Fax or mail to
- IMAGETECTS.
-
- 3. Purchase confirmation and downloading instructions will be
- returned immediately to you during normal business hours.
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- ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ Downloading │
- └─────────────────────────────────────┘
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- When downloading, it maybe helpful to reference 2PRICLST.TXT. Each
- .ZIP file is accompanied by a .GIF thumbnail for previewing. These
- .GIF files are thumbnail icons for previewing only. The actual
- downloaded .ZIP file will be high resolution, full 32-bit color with
- Alpha channel masking) and 20 times larger.
-
- If you want to know more information about a particular file, click
- on the information (*info*) icon. An information banner will then
- appear similiar to the one below. This banner will give you the file
- description (including botanical name and common name), image size
- (in pixels) and pixels per square foot (PPF) for rendering purposes.
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- % 408-252-7409 fax FILE TYPE: 32 bit .TGA w/Alpha : 2D Raster %
- % PIXEL SIZE: XX x XX P.P.F.: XX %
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- % A full text description of each file will be indicated here. %
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- While scrolling through the ImageCELs File Area, (M)ark files you
- would like to download as you go along. Or, type the complete
- filename when prompted after selecting (D)ownload. For (P)assword
- protected files, type in the correct password (from IMAGETECTS).
- After last file is listed, press <enter> again.
-
- When using the MAIN (F)ILE MENU to download files, click on
- (D)ownload <enter>. Type the desired filename with .GIF or .ZIP
- suffix <enter>. For (P)assword protected files, type in the correct
- password (from IMAGETECTS). After last file is listed, press <enter>
- again.
-
- CHOOSE DOWNLOAD PROTOCOL. WE RECOMMEND Z - MODEM. <enter>
-
- NOTE: If a system failure is encountered, restart download again
- using Z-Modem protocol. The transfer will start again at point of
- failure.
-
- WHEN DECRYPTING .ZIP FILE(S), YOU MUST USE THE SECOND PASSWORD
- PROVIDED ON YOUR INVOICE. SEE MESSAGE ON YOUR INVOICE FOR FURTHER
- INSTRUCTIONS.
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- ┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
- │ Typical ONLINE Questions & Answers │
- └─────────────────────────────────────┘
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- HOW DO I ORDER ImageCELs?
-
- Simply FAX us the list of files you want. Or, give a quick call to
- IMAGETECTS during normal business hours. That's all it takes. Within
- a few minutes, the appropriate codes to begin downloading the files
- will be forwarded to you.
-
- HOW ARE THE ImageCELs FILES NAMED?
-
- The actual files are given an eight (8) character name and a three
- (3) character extension after the "dot" (i.e. 4cupsem0.zip). The
- extension is either .GIF for the FREE thumbnails or .ZIP for the
- full size images. The extra characters found on the 2PRICLST.TXT
- indicate additional information about the content of the file.
-
- IS IT EXPENSIVE TO RECEIVE THE FILES OVER THE PHONE LINES?
-
- With today's high speed modems, an average file is transmitted in
- just a few minutes. DesigNetwork supports 14.4 baud transmission
- speeds on all lines and a 28.8 baud speed on two of its lines using
- the latest modem technology from Hayes.
-
- ISN'T THERE A CHARGE FOR HOW LONG I'M "ONLINE"?
-
- DesigNetwork is FREE to everyone! All you pay for is the phone call.
- Several carriers have special rate plans and during certain hours
- rates are substantially less than those normally charged ($10-$20
- hour). Special handling of files using other media is also available.
-
- DO I NEED TO PAY FOR THE USE OF THESE FILES EACH TIME THEY'RE USED?
-
- No, ImageCELs are royalty free after your initial purchase! They can
- be used perpetually in your works. Their only limitation is some
- forms of digital re-distribution. Please contact IMAGETECTS to
- clarify your needs.
-
- IN WHAT FORMAT ARE ImageCELs AVAILABLE?
-
- ImageCELs ONLINE are true-color, photo-realistic bitmapped graphic
- images with alpha-channel support. These 32 bit images are stored in
- the .TGA (TARGA) type 10 (RLE) file format for easy use and transfer
- onto any computer platform using popular image processing and file
- translation utilities.
-
- ARE THE FILES COMPRESSED?
-
- ImageCELs are compressed using two levels of LOSSLESS compression.
- The first level is Run Length Encoding. This assures the file will
- take up the least amount of storage space. For transmission, a
- universal algorithm was chosen - .ZIP from PKWARE (version 2.04).
- This program has been integrated into many applications on all
- platforms, and is available as shareware or in commercially
- available products.
-
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- ╔═════════════════════════════╗
- ║ ImageCELs PRODUCTS ║
- ╚═════════════════════════════╝
-
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- ImageCELs CD-ROM
-
- The ultimate photorealistic texture and image library! 1,150
- photo-realistic texture maps, full screen backgrounds and objects.
- These seamless, tile-able, high resolution raster images include
- building materials, environment, designer patterns, landscaping
- elements and industrial finishes. 14 multiplatform file formats.
- Royalty-free, 8/16/24/32 bit color. ISO 9660 formatted. Laminated
- photo-index. Use with any computer graphics software. $495
-
-
- ImageCELs VGA CD-ROM
-
- A great starter package! 240 brick, finishes, groundcovers, marble,
- metals, stone, tile, water, wood and designer texture maps, full
- screen backgrounds and landscape images. Compatible with desktop
- publishing, presentation, multimedia, 2D paint & 3D rendering
- software. 10 multiplatform 8 bit file formats. Dual ISO 9660/HFS
- formatted. Photo-index/installation guide. Subset of the ImageCELs
- CD-ROM. $99
-
-
- ImageCELs VGA Library - PC/MAC
-
- 180 seamless, photo-realistic, high resolution texture maps in the
- .PCX/.TGA (PC) or TIFF (MAC) file format. 256 custom color palette.
- Royalty-free, these real world images include brick, finishes,
- groundcovers, marble, metals, stone, tile, water, wood and designer
- textures. Floppy media/photo-index. Subset of ImageCELs CD-ROM. $99
-
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- ImageCELs Trees - Volume 1
-
- An exquisite collection of 33 real trees. Evergreen, conifers and
- deciduous broadleaf trees are included in various mature, young or
- juvenile stages of growth or seasonality. All ImageCELs Trees are
- commercially-available species and all hardiness zones are
- represented. ImageCELs Trees are high resolution 32 bit .TIF (PC) &
- PICT (Mac) files with alpha channel masking, plus 8 bit & 24 bit
- .BMP for Windows users and 8 bit PICT files for Macintosh.
-
- ImageCELs Trees include: Birch, Crabapple, Cypress, Elm, Fig,
- Gingko, Hornbeam, Jacaranda, Juniper, Magnolia, Maple, Myrtle, Oak,
- Palm, Peach, Pear, Pistache, Plum, Pine, Sequoia, Silk, Spruce,
- Sycamore, Sweet Gum, Tulip and Willow trees. ImageCELs Trees are a
- part of the online ImageCELs Botanicals collection. $99
-
-
- ImageCELs Shrubs - Volume 1
-
- Thirty-three visually superb evergreen, conifer and deciduous real
- world shrubs. ImageCELs Shrubs are commercially-available shrubs in
- various stages of seasonality and all hardiness zones are
- represented. ImageCELs Shrubs are high resolution 32 bit .TIF (PC) &
- PICT (Mac) files with alpha channel masking, plus 8 bit & 24 bit
- .BMP for Windows users and 8 bit PICT files for Macintosh.
-
- ImageCELs Shrubs contains: Allamanda, Arborvitae, Azalea, Barrel
- Cactus, Boxwood, Broom, Caladium, Cedar, Cornplant, Croton, Cypress,
- Firethorn, Juniper, Mallow, Myrtle, Palm, Pine, Pittosporum, Privet,
- Rose, Spathiphyllum, Spiraea, Spruce, Viburnum, Xylosma and Yew
- shrubs. ImageCELs Shrubs are a part of the online ImageCELs
- Botanicals collection. $99
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- ╔═════════════════════════════╗
- ║ More info about ImageCELs ║
- ╚═════════════════════════════╝
-
- Should you have further questions or requests about any ImageCELs
- library or other ImageCELs products, please contact your Authorized
- ImageCELs Reseller or IMAGETECTS by calling (408) 252-5487 between
- 10:00am - 5:00pm Pacific time, Monday through Friday. Twenty-four
- (24) hour FAX number is (408) 252-7409.
-
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- Saratoga, California 95071 - USA
-
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- Suite 802
- San Jose, California 95129 - USA
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- ImageCELs ONLINE: 202-686-2373 (modem setting 8-N-1)
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- Telephone: (408) 252 - 5487
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- EMAIL: IMAGETECTS@aol.com
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