Arisaema questions II

From: Eduardo Gomes Goncalves <eggon at guarany.cpd.unb.br> on 1997.04.04 at 20:32:12(576) Dear Aroidelers, Firstly, thanks to Ray, Shing, MJ Hatfield and Don for the prompt reply. My ignorance about the Arisaemas was sligthly lowered, but I still have a long way ahead. I still don't know how to join Arisaema-l. I have to confess that I got a post explaining that, but it was some time ago, when I just believed that I wouldn't see any Arisaema in the next future. Now I know that there are some lovely tropical or subtropical species (I'm in love specially with A. cordatum), and I'm even proned to try some Temperate species (I think my refrigerator will be a part of my greenhouse soon...). I'm still waiting for some indication about seed sources but I'll try it directly in the Arisaema-l (as soon as I can join...). Best wishes, Eduardo.

From: grsjr at juno.com (George R Stilwell, Jr.) on 1997.04.05 at 06:18:31(578) Eduardo, Here is the standard information on AEG: The Arisaema Enthusiasts Group is worldwide sharing information, seed, corms, etc. The price for joining is to send three things: 1. A list of your collection of A. species with numbers of plants sorted by (mature), (flowered), (set seed), (immature), (seedlings), (died) with initials for sources if you wish. 2. Your hardiness zone. 3. Your snail-mail address. Seed don't travel the internet too well. We send you the membership list, the most comprehensive species list in the world, a great bibliography, a copy of your collection inventory, and a list called 'Who's Got What' so you can see who's growing the one you crave. The group also publishes world wide source lists for seed and corms and supports a Web Page on Arisaema . We now support a discussion list, Arisaema-L, for members. The list is principally for information on Arisaema, but includes other hardy aroids such as Arum, etc. We recommend Aroid-L for discussions on tropical and tender aroids. If you're interested, drop me a line, or an E-mail, with the information. G.R. Stilwell, Jr. +More 11900 Coachman's Way Raleigh, NC 27614 When you become a member, you will be instated on Arisaema-L automatically. Hoping to hear from you........... Ray GRSJr@Juno.com

From: grsjr at juno.com (George R Stilwell, Jr.) on 1997.04.05 at 06:23:01(579) Eduardo, I can't help with seed for the tropicals. But, you could FAX Madan Tamang in India. He may be able to get some for you. Here's his standard list, but he will try to get species from other parts of India and Burma. It seems that each person receives a slightly different Madan Tamang Catalog. Here's a copy of the version in the Arisaema-L archives (that we can't see yet). +More Arisaema Source: Madan Tamang 4 Dr. Zakir Hussain Road Darjeeling 734 101 West Bengal, India Tel: (0354) 2698 FAX: 0354-54330 A new nursery that opened last summer. They also organize treks and travels in this area (Darjeeling, E Nepal, Sikkim). All prices in U.S. dollars. Seed: Corms: A. concinnum 2.00 2.00 A. consanguineum 2.00 2.00 A. costatum ----- 3.00 A. echinatum ----- 3.00 A. echinatum ----- 3.00 A. erubescens 2.00 3.00 A. exappendiculatum ----- 4.00 A. flavum ----- 5.00 A. galeatum 2.00 3.00 A. griffithii 1.00 2.50 A. intermedium 2.00 2.50 A. jacquemontii 2.00 3.00 A. nepenthoides 1.00 2.00 A. ochraceum = A nepenthoides 1.00 2.50 A. ostiolatum 3.00 3.00 A. propinquum ----- 3.00 A. speciosum 1.00 2.00 A. tortuosum 2.00 2.00 A. utile = A. verrucosum v. utile ----- 1.00 A. verrucosum 3.00 3.00 A. vexillatum ----- 3.00 There are 10 to 12 seed per packet.. For tubers you must supply an IMPORT PERMIT, a consignment letter, and 50% advance payment. Some European countries do not require an Import Permit. A consignment letter is just a letter ordering the corms/seed. An Import permit is not required for seed. Postage, packing, and forwarding charges are extra as applicable. A. flavum will not be shipped until next season. Orders for tubers must reach the nursery by the month of June. Corms are dispatched You will note that quite a few unusual species are offered. Madan offers a catalog which includes other Himalayan plants. Although I have no personal experience with this supplier, Arisaema expert Guy Gusman found both their seed and corms to be satisfactory when he received them last fall. But, up to now, he has not been able to identify them as they are still dormant. Guy uses their FAX for communication and paid by means of International Postal Money Order. He suggests getting a complete price including packing and shipping before paying to avoid the unnecessary costs associated with two payments. Avoid a check included in an envelope. Mail is often erratic in India: FAX and direct bank transfers usually work well. Mailing costs were high because Madan used a private and very quick service: it was the KLM (Dutch Flight Company). All corms were in perfect condition when Guy received them in Brussels. Tony Avent recommends using Priority Mail. Of couese these recommendations are for Belguim or the USA. ....................................................................... Ray GRSJr@Juno.com

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