SC - Crocus use

[LrdRas]

In a message dated 4/10/98 8:03:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
mtraber at email.msn.com writes:

<<  I was wondering if anyone had
 tried using the anthers from any other croci to substitute??? >>

IMHO, this would be a VERY bad idea. For instance, colchicine crocuses are
also fall blooming crocuses and they are extremely poisonous. A plant growth
formula is made from them that doubles and triples the genetic material in
cells. Good for producing unusual blooms or growth patterns but not good for
the human body.

Spring flowering crocuses produce what are essentially flavorless flower parts
so they would not work either. I am unaware if they are poisonous or not but
why take the chance especially if you intend on bearing children?

Just my .02.....

Ras
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