I think we're in the majority when it comes to the mass produced Cyclamen. The hardy ones, I'm far more inclined nurture. Michael NY, Zone 6 The result is guilt. The antidote to the guilt is creative accounting. I now pro-rate or amortize the value of these plants. They cost $5 each when purchased, but since I've had them for about 50 days now, the "cost" has come down to about 10 cents per day. by the time I abandon them for the summer, it will be down to mere pennies. OK, 'fess up: I'm not the only one who does this, am I? Jim McKenney