That's not elitism. Jan is just worried that the seed will get into the hands of those who will more than likely kill them. Considering the amount of time and effort that has been required to rediscover the species and collect seed, this would be a shame.[b said:Quote[/b] (buster1 @ Nov. 30 2004,4:08)]Boy, that's one heap of elitism you're spewing there. If its not in general cultivation then I think pretty much everyone classifies as a beginner with this species and nobody is a "real expert". I also imagine that "experts" have batches of seed that do not germinate and plants that do not grow well or do not grow at all. I have been a grower since the early 70"s and certainly would not consider myself an expert at any of these plants. Also if you want to bring in the topic of conservation, lets not worry as much about providing plants for the masses as doing something to protect the original locations.
Of course the fact that noone has yet grown the species means that nobody is an expert, however those who have experience in growing other members of the South American group (which are not common- both the plants themselves and the growers) will undoubtedly have a greater likelihood of raising them to maturity and maintaining them. After all, they are no D. capensis or spatulata.
Good luck to all those who do manage to get their hands on some of this precious seed.