> >for the green gulfensis that is in our collections. This one plant has
> >been divided and replanted throughout the bog at the Yellow River to help
> >insure its survival. It has been selfed, and divided and distributed.
> >Therefore, all our plants are genetically identical!
>
> Yikes! A small subtlety here, Carl. A seed from a selfing is not genetically
> identical to the mother plant. This is why it is not acceptable to
> self a cultivar to obtain more seed.
>
> Interesting, though, that all these plants are so closely related!
Thanks Barry for that correction, however, would it suffice to say it
weakens the gene pool?
Sincerely, Carl J. Mazur
b3fra002@freenet.niagara.com
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