Colchicum -Hello
James Waddick (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:12:39 PDT)

Dear Friends,
It has been a quiet few days on the list. And quiet in the garden too.
Seed collecting, enjoying a few odds and ends, but no big show.
Except Colchicum. I only have a half dozen of the common cvs
and species- 'The Giant', 'Water Lily" etc and they are about at
peak or slightly past over all.

A couple stems broke off at ground level early in the week as
I weeding around them to see them better. These got stuck into a
simple vase and have held up exceptionally well. I have been
surprised at these large delicate looking blooms - they neither
sagged nor shrivelled. Now after about 5 days the tip of a couple
petals is looking on the tan side.

I have a high threshold before I'll throw them out so I'll
bet they are presentable for a full week before they go.

A very pleasant surprise. Five ethereal pale purple flowers
in a simple glass vase - just don't drink the water.

Anyone else have any garden excitement?

Best Jim W.
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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 +