> Do you folks up in Vermont, northern NY, or Canada come across many
>feral/wild colonies that survive from year to year?
No, none at all in Vermont. An occasional colony in a wall or roof is about
it. Even the loggers tell me they haven't seen any in years.
>>Such ferals should be your best source of genetics for your
climate
Maybe, maybe not. I think your best source would be your best colonies.
Those that do best under your management and your area.
Mike
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