In a letter to Scott Foss Adrian Worley said:-
 Hi Adrian
AW>Incidently, Dr Vivian de Tharbrew presented a lecture to our
AW>society a number of years ago on the topic of plants, (mainly
AW>crypts actually, but some general notes), he handed out a list
AW>of plants which grow in Alkaline conditions, if there is general
AW>interest, I will type this up and post it.
I like wise have always done better with plants in softer acidic water 
without ever really knowing why! The water up my way [Bucks] is hard and 
more Alkaline, I would appreciate the names of some plants that prefer 
these conditions if you can be bothered, thanks in anticipation,
        
      All the best Nigel.
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