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Old November 18, 2007   #1
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I am trying to make a Sungold F1 X Cherokee purple cross. This is my first atempt at crossing, and have had a little trouble emasculating the small sungold flowers. The tweezers I am using are useless(can't grab ahold of the petals or anther cone). Can anyone suggest a brand of tweezers that are good for emasculation. I have been able to remove the anther cone with just a razor blade but I am not sure if I damaged the ovary or not. Also is it a problem if the corolla is completely removed. Thanks alot.

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Old November 18, 2007   #2
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eBay has lots of different kinds of tweezers. I am sure you can find some that are suited for your purpose.

I got a pair thats needle-sharp which I use to pick splinters out from my fingers.

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Old November 19, 2007   #3
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I can get you those dcarch. The best made and at a discount.
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http://www.howardelectronics.com/xyt...eezerSetLW.jpg

I've included the above link to view some good examples of tweezers similar to what I use.

My favorite pair is like the one in the bottom of the picture, but where I bent the points to one side making more of a hooking action. I direct the hook direction away from the style, thereby missing it when I pull and shove the anther cone off the flower base.

In any event, I try to have a variety of tweezers available depending on the type of anther cone which is related to whatever variety you are emasculating.

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Tom, just wanted to thank you for the howardelectronics site. I got the three at the top of the picture and they are excellent stainless steel quality. ups lost my first order and the guys at howard sent me a replacement the day I notified them at no charge. 8)
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