Well, Jane, of course, I'd rather have them cleaned, if you'd be so kind. I've cleaned them before without any ill effects. The only plants that give me any trouble are lachenalia bulbs which cause my skin to itch. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jane McGary" <janemcgary@earthlink.net> To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org> Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2012 1:18:04 PM Subject: [pbs] Arum seeds I noticed that several members donated Arum seeds to the newest BX list. I have some ripening now that I thought I would donate (different species from those already appearing), but I'd like some advice about cleaning them for the BX. Should I let them dry and send them in with the dried pulp, or should I soak them and try to remove the pulp in a sieve? It is well to mention that the pulp on aroid seeds can be a skin irritant, so I'll wear disposable latex gloves if I'm trying to rub off the soaked pulp. This is a good strategy when one handles a lot of Helleborus seeds, too. Jane McGary Portland, Oregon, USA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/