http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/ nz palmcycad-dicussion Sun, 19 May 2013 06:12:21 GMT John Prince http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8436 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8436 The Society will aim at putting out a midwinter magazine in July. It is intended to have it briefer than recent issues. The final date for submissions will be Sun, 19 May 2013 04:09:59 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8435 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8435 i have some pollen of natalensis x woodii if anyone has this type female in need of pollen.Even a transvenosus willbe a good cross.If not  will freeze for use Sat, 18 May 2013 09:24:59 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8434 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8434 Alan I do have both from habitat collected seed but very few on the main island chatham.I know John Pettit had true main island ones that he collected Sat, 18 May 2013 08:54:25 GMT ALAN http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8433 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8433 My understanding is that most of the nikau seed from the Chatham group comes from Pitt Island as this is where the main population is and that there are few Sat, 18 May 2013 06:47:13 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8432 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8432 Its hard enough to try and sort out wether there are any difference between norfolk and raoul island baueri but recently when talking to an expert palm grower Mon, 13 May 2013 23:44:35 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8431 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8431 its that time of year now for cones to be pollinated and males to drop pollen.Keep an eye on them if you have any Mon, 06 May 2013 07:12:59 GMT mscragg_nz@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8430 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8430 Gary   In Darwin at moment. Leaving Friday 10/5/13. Anyone in particular I should see regards any seeds you or I might want to own. Best Regards Mark Scragg, Sun, 05 May 2013 23:39:20 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8429 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8429 it looks like rats or mice are getting busy again feeding off the cones.I have a revoluta also where  seeds have damage to them it looks like rats or mice are Sat, 04 May 2013 07:54:11 GMT richnorm2000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8428 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8428 Colin Riley has gazillions. Sat, 04 May 2013 01:09:49 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8427 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8427  you may have to wait for these ones ... From:nzpalmcycad@yahoogroups.com To: Cc: Sent:Sat, 04 May 2013 10:31:27 +1200 Subject:[nzpalmcycad] Hedyscepe seeds Sat, 04 May 2013 00:59:47 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8426 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8426 there are small amounts of local seed around but from what i have seen in last couple of weeks they arent ripe yet ... From:nzpalmcycad@yahoogroups.com To: Fri, 03 May 2013 22:56:24 GMT Ben McNeill http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8425 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8425 I'd like some too! Ben Fri, 03 May 2013 22:31:32 GMT John Prince http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8424 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8424 Are there any seed sources for Hedyscepe in NZ? I have an overseas friend who wants to try some. John -- John Prince 127 Ness Road, Waipapa, RD2 Kerikeri, New Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:02:37 GMT Gary Coleman http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8423 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8423 seeing all the insects that come out of pollen cones its a wonder that female cones are not pollinated if both are grown close.Cockroaches seem to really like Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:27:06 GMT tadeus5766 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8422 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nzpalmcycad/message/8422