As discussed in our previous correspondance, I also covet Musa itinerans var. xishuangbannensis. Please, please, please keep us in mind when you finally enter the Xishuangbanna province of spectacular plant material. Any banana, palm or ginger there simply fascinates me, and I'm sure our compadres. I currently have an import permit for Musa itinerans from China, so if I can be of assistance, please let me know.
I wish you the best of luck with your noble endeavour. I'm also very curious what your impression will be of Dr. Margraf. Based on my interactions online, I found him suspicious of my intent, easily frustrated and too distracted by other ventures to concern himself with helping an enthusiast. I also have major reservations about the competence of his staff. The original assistant was serviceable getting those first corms to me. Once she left, her replacement was useless.
Anyway, have fun
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