In a message dated 8/15/2005 2:02:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jorna@mobilixnet.dk writes: Venetian blinds make great labels. My daughter thought of that and I use it myself. Rounded to push into the soil at one end. I used that system when I started out. They are not very durable and are easily dislodged. They probably work fine for pots, but I wouldn't use them in beds. I'd also recommend the vinyl ones instead of metal ones--kinder to the hands and can be cut with scissors. Some daffodil growers I know cut these vinyl slats into about 2" strips and write the cultivar names in #2 pencil on them and bury them with the bulbs. When it comes time to dig and divide, if you've lost the above-ground label or had a casualty with your map, the buried tag is a great backup. Bill Lee