Babiana villosa
Myke Ashley-Cooper (Wed, 19 Oct 2005 11:23:25 PDT)

Well, John, if you are ever out this way again, please give me a couple of days warning so that we can accommodate you at http://www.cartoonist.co.za/tulbagh.htm!
Myke
----- Original Message -----
From: johngrimshaw@tiscali.co.uk
To: Pacific Bulb Society
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [pbs] Babiana villosa

I heartily agree - this is a stunning plant. Saw it on road verges there
last year, its bright red flowers (maroon is too dull!) easily visible from
the car. But seeds should be gathered only when fully ripe and about to
fall, if local regulations permit.

John Grimshaw

Dr John M. Grimshaw
Garden Manager, Colesbourne Gardens

Sycamore Cottage
Colesbourne
Nr Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL53 9NP

Website: http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/
----- Original Message -----
From: "Myke Ashley-Cooper" <myke@new.co.za>
To: "Pacific Bulb Society" <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 6:48 AM
Subject: [pbs] Babiana villosa

there is a stunning endemic maroon Babiana villosa which apparently only
grows in this tiny area. Must I wait until the seeds are fully ripened
before harvesting them or can they be picked green?

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