I thought I was sending an e-mail. You don't have your e-mail set up. You might want to get your Member Page email link set up. I think I added a link to the instructions. Please e-mail me. I can send you some info on seeds I would be willing to give you. Here is a link that might be useful: addressing newbie and newer member issues

Butterflyman, Is your offer open to others? Would love to get some seeds from you. I can swap seeds if you like or can do a SASBE. Thank you! http://members.gardenweb.com/members/exch/seedmoney seedmoney

Does anyone have any hop tree seeds to share

HJ pollinating insects cover miles a day in their foraging so there will almost certainly be other pears within flying distance. Birds who eat the fruit also cover quite a distance and they will excrete the seeds far from your yard. You really can't tell if your tree has offspring in the surrounding area. They could be several miles away. GG it's true Calleries haven't been planted here for more than a few decades. It used to be mostly cherries and crabs but pears are widespread now. There're several on the green at the end of my road. I'm out in the countryside quite a bit but haven't seen any seedlings yet. I'll keep an eye open. I do think it's probably summer heat rather than summer moisture that is the requirement for seeding around. Last summer we had a long hot dry spell and there are seedpods on my Hibiscus syriacus for the first time ever. Maybe with climate change Calleries will start seeding soon?