In a message dated 5/16/2004 3:11:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, voltaire@islandnet.com writes: I have had no success with Paris, either bought as plants or from seed, which has never germinated Diane: I have found that Paris resent transplanting, sometimes sulking for several years before putting out any growth. Fresh seed germinates well, an unknown species sown in in 1999 bloomed this year. Some have recommended that the fleshy arils be removed, I sow straight from the capsule with no cleaning. Mark Mazer Intarsia Ltd. Gaylordsville, Connecticut 06755-0142 USA http://www.therapyshapes.com/ USDA Zone 5 Giant Schnauzer Rescue