Both Jane McGary and Louise Parsons have pointed out that the caption to plate 55 in "Bulbs of North America" includes mention of the Erythronium dens-canis in the foreground. Somehow I had overlooked this important point. In defence for my unjustified critique, all I can plead is temporary insanity, selective blindness, or a senior moment. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Maritime Zone 8, a cool Mediterranean climate on beautiful Vancouver Island