If I had to pick an option, I'd go with option 2, as 15-20 different cultivars is plenty for me. But is this an all or nothing choice? How about putting in some rows of known varieties (the more popular ones like Red Savina), and also in some "mixed" rows? > I need input from those planning to attend, or even those who have an > opinion on it ;-) > > 1. Do I do a blind 'hotluck' of seeds encompassing many different > varieties for which we will have little info as to what is what, or; > > 2. Do I drastically reduce the number of varieties available and have a > clear map of what's what. > > They will allow me to dump several varieties together to meet the 500 > minimum. If I do this, I can have a lot of different varieties (30-40) > but not much clue as to what is what other than a list of what was in > the dump and best guesses in the field. If I don't, I will have very > clearly marked what's what, but not a whole lot of variety (15-20). > > You tell me. Vote for either 1 or 2. Thanks! > > -Jim C > Mild to Wild