Lynn,
Yes, pluck the anthers before the pollen opens on the parent you want to use as a pod parent! Luckily semps don't pollinate their own flower as the stigma is not receptive until after the pollen is gone.
No stain from the semp pollen but it's small compared to lily pollen and VERY light. I use forceps to pull the flower off the stalk, using the least motion I can. Otherwise, you distribute the pollen before you get it to the flower of choice.
OK GET CROSSING!
Kevin
