>Seed collecting (Trapa) were traditionally done by young girls in small boats and the >whole experience has been romantized in traditional Chinese literature. Dear Daxin, If this story (stories?) is available in English, I'd appreciate a reference...I'd love to read it. Carlo A. Balistrieri The Gardens at Turtle Point Tuxedo Park, NY 10987 Zone 6 (845.351.2049) Visit: http://www.botanicalgardening.com/ and its BGBlog