Dear friends; In early Jan we had a discussion here on Leucojum. I mentioned that the mild weather had already produced the hint of color within the emerging leaves of this species. Right after the temperatures 'went south' and then they were literally embedded in ice for 6 weeks. Now the melt has returned and today's forecast is for 78 F ! Within a period of hours these deeply enfolded buds have popped up and open and are emerging on flowering stems even as the open flowers. They were 'suspended' and ready for 2 months and now on a high speed catch up. Amazingly resilient. Best Jim W. -- 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 +