> Quoting message Kent Anderson to Stuart Wright (05 Apr 98  05:15:57):
 KA> If you are talking of Texas Mountain Laurel (Mescal Bean),
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It must be this variety of laurel
 KA> sophora-secundiflora, the iron may well be a mistake. Makes the soil
 KA> too acid. They thrive on the caliche hills around Austin. In the past,
 KA> I started them quite easily by collecting those bright read seeds that
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Grow in a pod with 3-4 seeds in it?
 KA> we used to call "burning beans," soaking them overnight in warm
 KA> water, then nicking the seed with a file before planting.
 KA> Remember, they are not fast growers, and being native plants, like a
 KA> lot of ignoring.
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I suppose I'm giving it too much attention. I probably zapped it with
too much plant food and such. If it dies, I suppose I'll take your
advice about starting a new one! Thanks for the info!
Regards,
Stu
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