Iain wrote from Scotland >Whilst not a member per se and therefore not eligible for seed sharing as >the over riding objective here is to acquire seed from known wild origin >provenances for accessioning at ABG never the less I am happy to offer >some of our seeds for distribution amongst members if someone could advise >to whom these should be sent. Foreign members wishing to donate to the BX should be aware that seeds sent to the USA are subject to agricultural inspection and possible confiscation if they are not sent under permit from the ironically named agency, APHIS. There is a fairly tedious procedure to obtain the permits, document the exports, and (eventually, you hope) get the seeds. I have a permit, but certain foreign suppliers with whom I deal have told me not to bother with following the procedure, and just to take my chances that the little packet of seeds will arrive "under the radar." So far, they have -- but I know I'm taking a chance. Jane McGary Northwestern Oregon, USA