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Seed Exchange demonstration
This is to show how to collapse a large amount of content into sections. In this example I am using the Seed Exchange Instructions from the 2010 NARGS Seed Exchange
Donors are defined as members who contribute at least 5 different taxa. Donors receive 35 packets of seed, while non-donors receive only 25. Furthermore, orders from donors are filled before those from non-donors. Finally, donors receive the recognition and gratitude of their colleagues! Status as a donor will be determined by the Intake Manager based upon the "Unacceptable Seed List" - see below.
Do not collect seed in areas where this is forbidden, such as national parks and certain other preserves. Clean the seed by removing it from capsules, discarding debris and chaff. If the seed is enclosed in a fleshy fruit, remove as much moist material as possible. Uncleaned or diseased seed will be destroyed at the USDA Port Inspection station.
We are now able to accept ephemeral seed which does not like to dry out for the Seed Exchange. This includes many spring-blooming members of the family Ranunculaceae. Package ephemeral seed in re-sealable plastic bags with some damp vermiculite. Use enough vermiculite to keep the seeds from drying out and check the bags periodically to ensure that it is still moist, but not soaking wet. Please also write on the bag that it is packed in vermiculite.
Most ephemeral seed should be kept at room temperature for storage; many germinate at cold temperatures and we do not want them to germinate before the members receive the seed, so DO NOT put the moist-packed seed in the refrigerator (unless you know it is a warm germinator).
Non-US Members-We are still working out the details with USDA Port Inspectors for allowing in seed packed in vermiculite; in the meantime you may still send ephemeral seed in the normal way as it often is still viable, but may simply take longer to germinate..
Please use paper, re-sealable clear plastic or glassine envelopes. Seed should be visible through the envelope for all Overseas and Canadian donations that go through the USDA Port Inspection station. Glassine envelopes may be purchased from the NARGS Book Service.
PRINT IN VERY CLEAR GOOD-SIZED LETTERS the botanical name, collection site (if wild collected), color (if unusual), and your surname on each envelope. The donor's name is necessary on every envelope.
Be sure that the seed envelope does not leak! Enormous amounts of seed are lost from packets that are not properly sealed, especially from the corners of the envelope, so tape all corners if needed. Folding down the flap an extra ¼ inch (6mm) and sealing completely is suggested to ensure the seeds cannot leak out of the envelope.
If any seeds are unusually moist, particularly aroids and peonies, Acanthus and Iris, enclose them separately in plastic to prevent the moisture from ruining the rest of the seeds.
Fern spores (and other dust-like seed) should be packaged into individual envelopes by the donor. The spores are so small that they are impossible to repackage. Spore packets should be small enough to fit inside the glassines used for distribution, about 1 inch or 2 cm square; folded foil or waxed paper work well.
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