SEED LIST

Seed Distribution.

Preparations are underway for the next (2011/2012) seed distribution. Members are encouraged to contribute seed which should be sent to me to arrive no later than Saturday 10^th December. My address is at the end of this newsletter.

Please ensure that all contributed seed is cleaned, dry, free of chaff and clearly labelled with printed names. Perhaps it is because of declining eyesight but each year I find it more difficult to decipher some hand written seed labels! It is also important to ensure that seeds are contained in completely sealed packets. Often when seeds are sent in conventional envelopes they 'leak' because the gummed flaps do not seal completely.

Those who contribute seed will receive a copy of the seed-list two weeks ahead of other members and be rewarded with an allocation of free packets of seed. One packet will be given for each contribution of species lilium seed and one packet for every two contributions of other seeds. Such allocations will be subject to a maximum of 10 packets and will only be given in return for contributions of clean seed which is sufficient to provide at least three packets per seed lot.

An important change to the seed distribution was introduced last year and will be continued. Seed orders will be accepted by e-mail but it is emphasised that every effort will be made to ensure those not making use of e-mail will not be put at any disadvantage arising from postal delays. Also, the seed list will be available in digital form as a PDF file as well as the conventional printed version. Sending the list in digital form is very much cheaper than printing and mailing a paper version so to encourage members to opt for the digital version, any seeds they order will be sent post and packing free.

All seed contributors will be sent a copy of the list but other members requiring a copy should either send a request together with a first-class stamp to me no later than the 17^th December 2011 (see address at end of newsletter) or send an e-mail request for a digital version to lilygroupseeds@tiscali.co.uk. Overseas members requesting a printed copy of the list have no need to pay postage.

Hopefully, if all goes according to plan, the seed list will be distributed during January, first to overseas seed contributors and last to non-contributors residing in the UK. The latter should receive their lists about the end of the month.

Finally, if ordering seeds please read the instructions in the list carefully. Seed orders will need to be sent to the new seed distribution manager, Dr. Pat Huff who's postal and e-mail addresses will be in the list.

Alan Hooker

An important change to the seed distribution is being introduced this year, seed orders will be accepted by email. However, it is emphasised that every effort will be made to ensure those not making use of e-mail will not be put at any disadvantage arising from postal delays.


Also, the Seed List will be available in digital form as a PDF file as well as the conventional printed version. Sending the List in digital form will be much cheaper than the printed version and to encourage members to opt for the digital version, any seeds they order will be sent post and packing free.