Re: Anemone sylvestris


The message <70.198b45d1.29c758e3@aol.com>
  from  Meum71@aol.com contains these words: 


> In a message dated 3/11/2002 1:05:47 PM Central Standard Time, 
> decoy.farm@zetnet.co.uk writes:


> > I meant it needs to be completely fresh. Your seed may be fine but I 
> > never cease to be amazed at how widespread the circulation of 
> > misnamed Anemone seed is. I have had misnamed plants and seed from 
> > several of the most reputable nurseries in UK and had the mistake 
> > acknowledged and apologised for.
> > 

> If I post a picture of seedlings do you think you can tell if they are A. 
> Sylvestris?   The seedlings are growing rather  fast and the are working on 
> the second set of leaves.  Cute little things that they are- I would like to 
> know if they are the right plant.

I *might* be able to; it's worth a try - and I'd certainly be 
interested to see them

> Germination might be influenced by the "tails" some plants will not take in 
> water into the seed until the tail falls off.

By tails, do you mean tails as in pulsatilla-type tails? Anemone 
sylvestris seed shouldn't have tails; it should be woolly 


Janet

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