Hi All, Treasurer Arnold Trachtenberg informs me that some of you who participate in the BX are slow to send in your payments. I know that almost every one of you eventually pays his bills, but it makes it so much easier for us to keep track of things when you pay in a timely fashion. I don't think that you need to pay a $5.00 charge immediately, but we do have a policy that accumulated bills that add up to more than $30 could lead to denial of participation in the BX. The end-of-year-sale has been very popular. Orders will still be accepted until February 15, 2013. About half of the items are still available. I will send out a list of the items that remain. Finally, I hear that there are still quite a few 2012 members who have not yet renewed for 2013. It is such a bargain to receive the BULB GARDEN magazine four times a year and to be able to participate in one of the best bulb and seed exchanges in the world, both for only $20/$25, that I cannot imagine why anyone would not renew. Best wishes for a Happy Growing New Year ! Dell Dell Sherk, PBS BX