David,

I just got a note that Xfrog vegetation pluggins is a free download for Max.
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=14563&AID=408

Maybe that is what you are looking for.

One addtitional comment to EVERYONE:
Posting in these forums is like text messaging.  Few words mean a lot and can be miss interpreted because the way they are written is like speaking but without hearing the other voice.  Very easily missunderstood.

Just my observation - not a judgement on anyone please.  I get the feeling that some people have been painted with a tar brush (or are in the process) without a bit of understanding.   Alex Coppo just came out with something NICE to say about VUE.  Again... I'm not taking sides here... LOL