First, a nod to the Zenman who has succeeded in sparking my interest in hybridizing annuals. Had done an asiatic lily in the distant past, and crossed squashes (not always on purpose), and made a few daylily crosses this summer (of which I'll have to wait 3 years or more to see the results), but hadn't given much thought to annuals until ZM introduced me to zinnia hybridizing a couple years back. And it is great fun, as he says.

But is there no one out there hybridizing petunias, pansies, cosmos or poppies? I am interested in trying my hand at any and all of these this next season, but would appreciate any pointers from someone with experience.

- Alex