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[email protected] No. 104 March 2009 ISSN 1035-4638 !" " called drought tolerant plants, gave up in exhaustion as the Contents Page air sucked away every last drop of moisture. From the Leader 1 After January, I received many comments about which Vale – Irene Cullen 2 plants had survived this ordeal the best. It seems Welcome 2 Eremophilas and Acacias have triumphed with flying Feature Plant – Acacia peuce 2 colours. Of course, we always knew Acacias were hardy, and some more than others. The biggest surprise for me this Small and Interesting Wattles 2 season was the resilience of the Acacia cognata species, Cranky Wattles 4 particularly, our newest cultivar, Acacia 'Fettuccine'. They Notes From Members 5 look so soft and delicate yet stood up strong as if to say Wattle Recipe Corner 5 'Bring it on . .' they continue to grow lush and bright green. An Accidental Discovery 6 Acacias are simply one of the toughest plants on the planet. Acacia Flour 7 Cancer Fighting Wattle Seeds 8 John Facey's recent comment in 'Growing Australian' March Talking Wattles 8 edition, sums it up nicely when he says, “I reckon that Acacia peuce 9 Acacia cardiophylla is so tough and adaptable that it could Study Group Photo Library 14 be grown on the Moon.” Study Group Membership 14 Seed Bank 14 We are adding two new features to our newsletters: WATTLE NEWSFLASH: Includes interesting tidbits and From The Leader amazing discoveries.