[Fwd: Re: Pollen Swapping/sharing]

JamieV. jamievande@freenet.de
Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:43:48 PDT

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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