For those in the LA area, I will be giving a lecture on Oct 16th at the LA Arboretum: 10:15 – Program byJohn Ingram "Sinningias, the new rival for Salvias" Sinningias are great garden plants that can stand the heat, sun, and drought that most garden plants suffer under. They not only take it, they keep going. Their heat tolerance is offset with their cold tolerance. They are one of the best garden plants because of these qualities but also their fragrance and their attractiveness to hummingbirds. As a youngster John took an interest in plants and has been growing for over 20 years. His specialties are rare bulbs and exotic plants. Currently his main focus seems to be on Clivias, Amaryllids and Sinningias. This month John will share his love of plants with us. John can be contacted at http://www.floralarchitecture.com / Saturday October 16th LACounty Arboretum in Arcadia (Sorry I don't remember the exact address at the moment) Lecture Hall A Talk is at 10:15 If you tell the folks in the front entrance that you're there for the Daylily and Amaryllis Club meeting, they're supposed to just let you in. John Ingram in Camarillo, CA, between Santa Barbara and L.A. http://www.floralarchitecture.com/ "Your Clivia Connection" New number >>> 805.914.9505 (cell, west coast time, please call accordingly. Thank you)