Dear All; Before mentioning any favorites, I'd like to start a whole hearted round of cheers to Mary Sue for marshalling the efforts to keep TOW going. I can very much sympathize with the difficulty of keeping topics, introducers and introduction in line. Takes a whip, a chair and continuous begging. I hope we can still see an occasional spontaneous TOW as the spirit moves members. THANKS A TON, Mary Sue. 3 Cheers. Now - No one has yet mentioned Anemone blanda 'White Splendor'. This is the major harbinger of spring for here. I have planted sheets of this across a sloped area of the garden that meets the afternoon sun. Also early is Crocus sieberi 'Bowles White' Wish we had some better white Iris reticulatas to look forward to. the cv 'Natasha' is a weak grower and poor blooming. Among Narcissus, I like the all white 'Stainless' and the contrast of 'Raspberry Rose' rich pink and white is a standout. 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 +