I have been keeping my dealings with Peter Paul's to myself.
However, Tom's story has prompted me to come forward.
I am big in to getting kids to grow CP. I have a nice size
group of kids whom I encourage. Several of them have been quite
taken with my Nepenthes collection, primarily my N.rafflesiana. Several
years ago (about 4 or 5) I gave them Peter Paul's brochure and it
had a listing for an N.rafflesiana. It was a bit pricey (for a kid),
so I subsidized the purchase.
The plant we received from Peter Paul's was _not_ an N.rafflesiana.
This thing was a pure bred mutt. It seemed to have a bit of N.gracilis
in it. Instead of dealing with this place further, I made a cutting of
my plant and helped root it (more of a learning experience anyway).
This Nepenthes is still cluttering up my collection. It has
no redeeming qualities whatsoever. It has _huge_ internodal distances and
thin leaves with small traps. Truly a plant only a mother could love.
This is not the only shady deal with Peter Paul's I have heard of.
I would suggest you steer clear, at least when it comes to Nepenthes.
There are plenty of good, honest dealers. If anyone would like a listing,
I would be happy to give you a copy.
Chris