>Although I silently noted the offer of 'Lucifer' as something to >look forward to, I have recently been digging out clumps of >Ornithogalum umbellatum from my lawn. ............ Should I send >them to Dell? Is there really anyone out there who's hankering for >O. umbellatum? A single yes, and I'll send them in (unsmooshed) for >distribution. > Dear Jon, Good Q. Here on my acre this is not a weed, but it did appear a few years ago probably brought in with something else. I grow a couple other O species and these are also NOT weeds. That said... when I lived in mid-town KC it was a weed. I suppose there are places where it is not a weed and it certainly can be a nice clump. Before going under the tires, ask Dell. I sort of think it should be offered with ample qualifications, warns, red flashing lights etc. The w. coasters complain about Alliu triquetum (sp?) and I can't grow it here. Quite nice, but no one donates it. Time to drag Adeniums in as the temps drop into the 40s. Stay well. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +