>Jim Shields writes of keeping Zantedeschia albomaculata in the greenhouse >... Have you tried them outdoors? Has >anyone else on the list experimented outdoors with collections known to be >from high altitudes? Dear Ellen and all, I used to grow this species outdoors when I lived in the central city. The bulbs came from a standard commercial (?) source, probably Dutch. The bulbs were planted near a side walk which, combined with the heat of the city, might have contributed to its hardiness. It bloomed there and multiplied until we left. Should be hardy enough for Jim S., too. Best Jim W. We just scraped past 60-80 mile winds overnight and a few scattered tornados, but the wind did take down an old pear tree, our only loss. But everything looks like it has been through the big blow. ! -- 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 +