Whenever I become aware that a flower has been open in the garden for a very long time, I can never tell exactly how long. I can't this time, either, but five weeks ago I took some visitors outside to show them the flowers of Narcissus romieuxii which had already been open for a while. They've since endured snow and strong winds, but they are still flowering. Amazing endurance. Such a contrast to the many South African bulbs which remain open for only a few hours. Diane Whitehead Victoria, B.C., Canada cool mediterranean climate mild dry summers, mild rainy winters