I don't want to be the party pooper, but in my experience it is always worth waiting at least another season to see if an unexpected mutation or superior performance repeats itself before a too hasty proclamation of novelty and worth. That said, this Amorphophallus certainly looks amazing. John Grimshaw Dr John M. Grimshaw Sycamore Cottage Colesbourne Nr Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel. 01242 870567 COLESBOURNE PARK OPEN DAYS 2007 Easter Monday 9 April, Arboretum Weekend 15-16 September Gates open 1pm, last entry 4 pm website: http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/