>>>>>which means his genes will be continued in breeding programmes throughout the world, not just in the US. Hi Paul, I fully realise this, and yes the same here at my place as I've quite a few also, and there are also many in Spain. However at the time of donation and on the IBS list, there wasn't a lot of interest in keeping what could be considered 'a collection' of them together in one place, and in the United States. Obviously where they were bred, and where they really belong. Full marks to Mike, he's doing a grand job with those he has, and is keeping a stock of the of the 'original' bulbs alive. Obviously both better and inferior bulbs could be produced from all the seed that's flying around, but conserving the original plants from Les's garden is extremely important. I'm very much looking forward to the continued breeding though, and think that there's still a lot of work that can be done, and especially down under, as Jim's doing a lot of good work. Don't hammer the Scots too much mate. Best Wishes, Dave David Fenwick NCCPG National Plant Heritage Collections of Crocosmia with Chasmanthe and Tulbaghia The African Garden 96 Wasdale Gardens Estover Plymouth Devon England PL6 8TW Websites http://www.theafricangarden.com/ http://www.crocosmiaheritage.com/ --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com/). Version: 6.0.536 / Virus Database: 331 - Release Date: 03/11/03