William wrote: >>The trifid (3 prong)?tip of the pistil can be pollenated very carefully with 3 different pollens by using a sharp wooden toothpick that has no paint or oil or finish on it. Powdery pollen will stick lightly on the wood and transfer easily to the receptive?pistil. The tubes that form to carry the pollen cells to the ovary remain separate if not damaged or contaminated with multiple pollens Thanks very much! You just answered a question that I've been wondering about for a long time. I sometimes want to try a couple of crosses but have only a single flower available. This will help. Mike San Jose, CA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@mailman1.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/