[pbs] [Fwd: Re: Pollen Swapping/sharing]
JamieV.
jamievande at freenet.de
Fri Aug 18 07:43:48 EDT 2006
Jamie Vande Germany
Joe Shaw schrieb:
> Hi Gang,
>
> I wonder if there are folks interested pollen-sharing. The shareing could
> deal with various genera. For instance, I'd be interested in sharing or
> trading Crinum pollen with folks around the world.
>
> John, nice idea. I've been sending Hemerocallis pollen for some years now with excellent success. Under are a few comments.
> A.
> The idea would be that:
>
> 1. You send a self-addressed, postage-paid package to a gardener who has
> agreed to send back pollen.
>
Will only work in the country of origin. A German stamp will not help
and Englander. I would suggest one simply trusts they will receive an
exchange. Otherwise, send a US dollar or a donation to PBS to do
something positive!
> 2. The package should contain little envelopes for pollen transport. I
> find that Crinum pollen lasts in the mail if sent promptly. You can use
> coin envelopes, or just the cut-off corner of a regular white envelope (then
> you fold back the open part and seal with tape).
>
>
I have used cotton swabs to contain the pollen and placed them in a
small zip-lock type bag. For shipping, silica gel is unnecessary.
Simply dry the pollen for a day and send it off. Most pollens will keep
in the refrigerator for many years. Of course, this is but a rule of
thumb, some may be very perishable.
> 3. The return-postage-paid package should contain whatever form of pollen
> collection and shipping method that you want, but it should be easy for the
> sender. So, if you really want pollen dried over silica beads, you should
> send a little, air-tight, plastic box with the beads, and the pollen
> collector could just drop the coin envelopes in the box and mail items back
> to you.
>
>
>
> In general, i think a list of people on the webpage with the possibly available pollen would be the best approach.
>
>
>
>
> Therefore, PBS members, comment and holler, and let the officers hear from
> you. Perhaps pollen sharing is not appropriate for the PBS, but I get a
> feeling that the PBS is molded by membership energy and interests. Perhaps
> pollen-sharing is appropriate, but no one will know unless members let the
> officers know.
>
>
>
>
> Cordially,
>
> Joe Shaw
> Conore TX
>
> Hot today, about 100 F (38 C), no rain forecast, I'm out watering everything
> but the cacti or large succulents. I intend to trick my Crinum to put out
> more blooms than ever in years to come. I'm convinced they make flower
> initiations this summer for 1 or 2 years hence.
>
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