As an ex-Capetonian, the thought of living further north than Florida fills me with horror as I could never grow any of my favorite bulbs or vines! It's been bad enough having ice on 2 mornings here in Tallahassee since we arrived in November! ----- Original Message ----- From: David Ryle To: Pacific Bulb Society Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 8:52 AM Subject: Re: [pbs] A polar View Greetings all, With all due respect, anyone living in Maryland should only utter the word "Polar" in no more than a sibilant whisper.