Incoming seed is examined to determine embryo count to help decide how much seed should be sown, and/or which capsule would be the best to sow. Permanent sample slides are also prepared. Each separate package of seed is examined because these are generally from separate capsules, which is what we request from our donors.

Seed Assay Number:		4644
Packet Code Number:		1A04644CE
Harvest date:		02/20/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		02/23/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed has dark debris mixed in. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin
Seed Assay Number:		4650
Packet Code Number:		1A04650BY
Harvest date:		02/27/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/01/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is light brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin
Seed Assay Number:		4660
Packet Code Number:		1A04660BO
Harvest date:		03/06/2007
Received as:		Dry seed
Date Received:		03/10/2007
Number of Capsules Combined:		5
Comments:		Packet received was a folded envelope. Seed appears clean and debris-free. Seed is medium brown to the naked eye, and free flowing. Only a small quantity of seed was received, so no sample was taken in order to conserve it.
Photo is of dry seed in the packet. Photographed with reflected light. Scale    1 mm or 0.040 inches   Photo by Arielle Franklin