Cameron McMaster reports that he has found the mystery smooth-leaved, purplish-flowered, summer-flowering Massonia on the ridge above Tiffindell Ski Resort. In that case there must be two high altitude massonias up there as there is an extensive population of an echinate-leaved, white-flowered one growing in gravel pockets on the way up to the summit of Ben MacDhui. It was not in flower when I first saw it in January 2002, though fat inflorescences were developing between the leaves, and it was over in March 2002. Specimens flowered white in cultivation, however. Unfortunately I have no means of scanning my slides to post an image. Have you seen this species up there, Cameron? John Grimshaw Dr John M. Grimshaw Sycamore Cottage Colesbourne Nr Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel. 01242 870567