Hello,
  I am a retired telephone worker and live in the mountains of Va.I'm 58 years old. I have 4 grown kids and 3 grandchildren. I love to try to introduce uncommon trees to this area if it is possible. I have planted a few hybrid American Chestnut trees that are living but grow very slow.  Now, after eating some Rainer cherries I want to start some in pots from the seeds.
  hope someone can give me a few hints.
                                                thanks, Mike