I am a bit pushed for time, so will just say that European Plant Breeders' Rights are very similar to the US Plant Patents, supposedly protecting a PBR plant from illegal propagation (i.e. without licence from the originator). They are valid throughout the European Union. more information can be found at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/planth/pvs/pbrguide.htm John Grimshaw Dr John M. Grimshaw Garden Manager, Colesbourne Gardens Sycamore Cottage Colesbourne Nr Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel. 01242 870567 SNOWDROP OPEN DAYS AT COLESBOURNE PARK 2006 Every weekend in February, Saturday and Sunday only, from 1 pm 4/5, 11/12,18/19, 25/26 Groups tours by arrangement Website: http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/ >