>One other curious thing I recently learned about saffron. Saffron is grown >commercially in nearby Pennsylvania, in I think Lancaster County. Dear all; My current patch was acquired as excess from a PA commercial saffron grower. Streaks? Virus? Never. I doubt that and self respecting Indian cook* would ever confuse Saffron, safflower (carthamnus) and turmeric. Tourists are apparently sold large bags of "saffron' (safflower) at low prices and think they have a bargain worth its weight... As always buyuer beware. Best Jim W. * Or anyone who cooks Indian Food. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +