Re: New USDA Hardiness Map

**j* e* m* s* <h*@sbcglobal.net>**

Hi, Doreen -- The contact at the USDA is Kim Kaplan. I haven't talked 
to Kim for a while. The last time I checked, no release date had been 
set. Tony Avent is on the committee.

Kim Kaplan
Room 1-2253, 5601 Sunnyside Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-5128
Voice 301-504-1637
Fax 301-504-1648
Kim.Kaplan@ars.usda.gov

jems

>Does anyone know when the USDA will release their new hardiness map?  It's
>supposed to reflect global warming and have 15 zones, reflecting an emphasis
>on sub-tropical and tropical regions.
>Doreen Howard
>

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