In search of Japanese Hop Seed/Plants

[R.S. Wallace]

     I am looking for a source of viable seed of the Japanese Hop,
^Humulus japonicus^ to grow for molecular systematic studies. If
anyone knows of a Botanic Garden or other source where this species
is grown (often as an ornamental) I would be very appreciative if
you could please send an e-mail message to me with the name/address/
etc. of the source.

     The original geographic range of this species is temperate East
Asia, but it has been widely cultivated for many years.  Any leads
would help!                                                   _
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     Dr. Rob Wallace          s1.rsw at isumvs.iastate.edu \  \_| | | |
     Dept. of Botany          TEL:  515-294-0367         \___  | | |
     Iowa State University    FAX:  515-294-1337             | | / |
     Ames, Iowa 50011-1020                                   |  __/
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