Arum seeds
ds429@comcast.net (Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:58:32 PDT)

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

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