registration is a very democratic process. Anyone can do it.

not all those plants are worthy of introduction.

but if the introducer is different than the originator then it's most likely in production and eventually will make its way to a catalog or nursery near you

I had a look. Wow, there are some amazing hostas that may come on the market. I agree with you that "not all those plants are worthy of introduction." But the ones that are worthy are fantastic! Can't wait to see them in person.

walters has some real beauties that will surely be coming