This has been such a strange summer here in Southern California. Until today, along the coast in San Diego, we've had few days above 70F (but today it did hit 97F !) A few days ago I noticed one of my Hippeastrum 'Papilio' sending up a scape. Usually, I see these in the early Spring here. http://www.flickr.com/photos/amarguy/5031310001/ Ken Blackford San Diego