I have Negronne and Desert King fig cuttings to trade. Looking for Gillette or other good cooler climate figs, like Green Ischia.

FigFan, Ok I was probably being small minded in focusing on the U.S. regulations, so if your intent was only to trade material with non-U.S. members of countries with less restrictive importation you are correct there would be nothing wrong there. I would add the members on F4F you recently were specifically requested to contact you regarding Pomegranates and listing what you offer up were U.S. members, so basically you stating I will disregard your importation regulations. Just because all except one of your international transactions has arrived successfully does not make it right in the locations where it is illegal. While the regulations may seem unreasonable at times, to ignore them only shows self-centered arrogance. We have a long list of examples of the pest/disease importation with negative results. I really think global trade has come to a point that any pest that can survive in the environment will eventually find its way there and any efforts of regulations to control the spread are limited in success. As far as hypocrisy in accepting material you know was brought in illegally I agree. I am sure I have things that did not go through proper importation, but regulations were not always what there are today, cuttings, seeds have been traveling around as long as people have and I certainly would not want to enjoy only those fruits native to where I reside. I don't plan to post again on this topic here. I have stated an opinion, but really don't want to get in an extended debate. People are going to continue to ignore regulations that are not effectively enforced.

Would anyone have fig cuttings of the known common fig type to share, please. I will pay for the postage/shipping etc. I do not have any fig cuttings for exchange/trade yet but I hope to have some (Bifara fig) by the end of 2008.

Hi Massimo, I have a bunch of cuttings of 2 varieties...Celeste and Hardy Chicago. Some of the hardy Chicago have leaf buds that are growing but not sure if there are roots yet. I still have some not potted up and also a bunch of the Celeste. Hi Therman, Can I send to Canada with out troubles? If so, I can send you some. You can both email me if your interested. Andrew