Hello again Josses - A cautionary note from Don Cameron, not surprising given the level of scientific expertise at most newspapers... always interesting! Sue -----Original Message----- From: Cameron, Don S. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:49 PM To: 'Sue Gawler' Subject: RE: casino flora Sue could you please forward to the JBS list, it rejected me when I tried, thanks: I have spoken with Bud Johnston about these possible rare plants on the Casino site and Bud made sure to tell me that the newspaper article left out the word 'tentatively' before the word identified in the article. Based on the descriptions he provided me I am skeptical that he has found either of the extirpated species, or Sericocarpus asteroides. He will send me some specimens after he collects them. Don Cameron, Botanist Maine Natural Areas Program State House Station 93 Augusta, ME 04333-0093 Phone (207-287-8041) Fax (207-287-8040) -----Original Message----- From: Sue Gawler [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 1:27 PM To: Don Cameron Subject: casino flora Hey Don, did Bud Johnston get his rare composites confirmed by you or anyone else with credentials? (See my email to the JBS list.) Or at least vouchered? Just wondering... Sue ----------------------------------- Susan C. Gawler Gawler Conservation Services 256 Guptill Road Belgrade, Maine 04917 (207) 495-3513 phone (207) 495-3444 fax [log in to unmask]