Last Spring I mentioned that I had a patch of seedy rhodofiala bifida--apparently an anomaly in Texas-grown rhodofiala. A number of members were interested in acquiring some of these seeds, so I would like to make a donation to the BX. I have some questions though as I am a novice at collecting and packaging seed. First, I understand that these seed are ephemeral, so I need to collect them as soon as they mature--will that be when the seed capsule first ruptures?--or is there some other indicator of maturity? Second, can I collect them in paper envelopes, and should I separate them into separate, individual portions, or send them in bulk? I have about 20 to 30 plants with seed pods, and spotted the first ruptured pods today, but the majority are at least a week from reaching that point. Third, how should I package them for mailing? Because the seed are ephemeral, with viability for about two weeks, I want to collect and mail them as speedily as possible. Your advice will be very helpful and much appreciated. Thank you very much Theresa Massey Austin TX