Re: Seed Exchange

 

I believe the seed exchange is one of the most important assets that SIGNA has. To let a little too strong of rhetoric damage this institution would be a shame. Jim & Jim and their task force of friends, many who are not SIGNA members have done a heroic job. I would rather the politics of invasive species be left out of this equation. Both Jimâs are dedicated to providing a service. Inclusion of a banned species in a mailing might jeopardize that mailing. I believe the knowledge of the Jimâs is sufficient to make good decisions in this case. I hope that pseudacorus would continue to be offered and do not remember anything that has been posted saying it has been banned by the exchange. This criticism makes no sense. Grueling hard work that is rewarded by criticism can easily bring a good thing to an end. Instead we should be celebrating this dedication. I have noticed that people rarely say thank you, job well done. But may I be one of the first in this case.



 


On Sep 17, 2012, at 11:24 AM, c*@aol.com wrote:

Well, this SIGNA member objects to the decision made regarding Iris pseudacorus.. 
 
I objected to this last season as well, and here it is again, despite the fact that in the ensuing discussions of the matter some indicated interest in  various color forms of this species, named or otherwise.
 
The suggestion that SIGNA members are incapable of managing this venerable and beautiful--if potentially invasive in the hands of ninnies-- species responsibly in our personal gardens, so that the opinions, preferences, and agendas of unnamed other members should overrule our best judgement, is disturbing.
 
Keep your seeds.

I'm at a loss to understand the above message. Typical I. pseudacorus has not been a popular item. I doubt that more than 1 or 2 packets were ordered when it has been on the list. It is listed as a noxious weed and banned from several US states. We have continued to list forms of this species regardless.

I will mention that I. pseudacorus seeds are often infested with Verbena Seed Moths and require much extra hand cleaning. Man power is in extremely short supply as Jim and I do the lion's share of the work. There are only about three months when we can ignore the SeedEx. The other nine months require some to major attention. I sacrifice a bedroom for months and at times also my living and dining rooms. 

I feel terrible to receive an angry letter in a public forum and wonder if we should even continue with what is a mostly thankless job. It's not like we get paid for this.

If you look at last year there were 6 variants on the list, or 7 if you count mackii.

11LV074  mackii ex cream, vigorous ext flower E to L
11LV075  pseudacrous ex âBastardiiâ
11LV076  pseudacrous ex compact formâ
11LV077  pseudacorus âex 'King Clovisâ
11LV078  pseudacorus ex âKrillâ
11LV079  pseudacorus ex âMinwansatoâ
11LV080  pseudacorus ex âSeakrillâ


Jim



Jim Murrain
8871 NW Brostrom Rd
Kansas City, MO 64152-2711
USA
Zone 6a





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