>While not literally a bulb, I wondered if anybody on here grows >Dioscorea? I'm trying to improve my Dioscorea collection, and one >I'm particularly looking for, is Dioscorea batatas variegata, which >I lost several years back. Dear Jude, We've had this discussion before. By "Dioscorea batatas variegata" do you mean the common - hardy to Zone 5 - Hardy "Cinnamon" Vine? Some of these names are no clear. I have the the hardy dioscorea that makes rounded tubers in mid summer and is variegated. I have donated it to the PBS SeedEx a couple of times and can easily supply it again. It is not a stable variegated form, but when it is well variegated it is really nice. Ask me again in June or July. Would love to trade, then. Best 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 +