Dear friends, A warm sunny day -finally. 60 degrees and a warm sun on me; perfect for potting up some bulbs- a grand gift from a friend. And it must be nearly spring as Leucojum vernum carpaticum are up and blooming while Galanthus still look good. Crocus tomm. 'Ruby Giant' is popping out and a variety of other crocus even a Dutch hybrid or two which seems a bit early. Now daily inspections seek out the late fall planting and hoping they will be up and growing well soon. Looking for the tips of the foliage whether it is Lycoris or Fritillaria- each is a find and degree of relief (it made it through the winter !). So the first warm sunny day is a time for optimism. What could possibly go wrong ? Smiling Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +