Jim McKenney wrote: >I'll bet the roster of those who have eventually dug out Crinum x powellii > because of the poor bloom to foliage ratio looks like a who's who of north > temperate horticulture! Actually, let me modify that: not only a roster of > who's who but also a roster of those with very strong backs or "staff".< And don't forget the roster of those who would dig it out but have neither staff nor strong back... John Grimshaw Visit John Grimshaw's Garden Diary http://johngrimshawsgardendiary.blogspot.com/ Dr. John M. Grimshaw Sycamore Cottage Colesbourne Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel. 01242 870567