Hi folks - Some of you have already seen this, but thought I would be sure it went to the rest of the list. I'll be sorry to miss everyone at Saturday's meeting - I'll be out of town. Have a great time! Sue Gawler -----Original Message----- From: Bouchard, Roy [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 11:09 AM To: 'Sue Gawler/GCS'; 'Roberta Hill' Subject: FW: wildflower disaster in a can -----Original Message----- From: McPhedran, John Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 9:36 AM To: DEP_LANDWTR_DEA List Subject: wildflower disaster in a can Watch out for those wildflower mixes! -----Original Message----- From: Cutko, Andrew R. Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 9:43 AM To: Auger, Mike; McPhedran, John Subject: FW: wildflower disaster in a can -----Original Message----- From: Josh Royte [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 9:36 AM To: Alison Dibble; Betsy Newcomer; Bill Brumback; Don Cameron; Andy Cutko; Barbara Vickery; Nancy Sferra Cc: Dean Harrison; Mom Royte; Steve Walker Subject: wildflower disaster in a can Some of you may already have seen the article referencing this we site on pest plants in "wildflower mixes" in the newsletter of the Southern Appalachian Bot. Soc. 11(1) Spring 03. I know must of you already knew this, but it's good to have a published research to pass on to all those folks that work in nurseries, landscaping, botanical gardens!, and many of the USDA or University extension services. Summary they grew 19 wildflower in a can type mixes, and each had at least three and up to 13 invasive plants in them, eight had seeds of plants that are listed as noxious weeds in at least one state or province. Despite the labeling "native plants, earth day mix" they don't recommend ANY wildflower mixes They could probably have added that there is also the option of getting seed from a reputable dealer and mixing your own. http://admin.urel.washington.edu/newsinfo/ss/plantchart.htm <http://admin.urel.washington.edu/newsinfo/ss/plantchart.htm> Cheers, Josh