>While we are on this topic, how about some thoughts and praise for Caldwell? >Can anyone tell us a bit about Sam Caldwell himself? >What, for instance, happened to his hybrids? Do any of them survive, and if >so have they played a part in present-day hybridizing? > Dear Jim, I refrain from my thoughts about Sam Caldwell. He died a few years ago after a long bought with illness. Maybe someone can contact Sue Madison from the IBS list to give her thoughts. Good luck. Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +