Cream of the Crops Update

**B*@aol.com**

Hi, all, 

When I announced my new Cream of the Crops series in Mother Earth News we had 
a restriction that seed for the nominated varieites had to be readily 
available, so our readers could order it if they wanted to. After all, 
there's nothing as frustrating as hearing about a flavorsome vegetable, and 
then not being able to grow it.

To my mind, this created a problem. To wit: how to handle the myriad of great 
tasting family heirlooms, or other veggies for which there was no commercial 
seed source, and which were not listed by recognized seed saving 
organizations such as SSE, GSHSS and Native Seeds/SEARCH. 

Here's how we've resolved it: Anybody who wants to nominate such a variety 
may do so, if they are willing to sell seed to MEN's readers. We require that 
you have at least 50 packets available for sale, containing a minimum of 25 
seeds. You're free to set your own price.

If you nominate in this category, I need you to identify the variety as a 
family heirloom, and provide the price per packet, and an ordering address. 

For more details about nominating in this group, or for nominating a variety 
in general, please contact me directly at BrookBarb@aol.com.

Thanks,
Brook
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