Opps ... completely forgot about watergardeners not liking the colder water,
etc.
If you have a choice in the which of the lotuses to buy... I vote for Mrs.
Perry D.
Slocum. It is very hardy, easy to grow, and sooo fragrant.

Nedra
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"Ka30P" wrote in message
...
If the plants could get a start in the spring they'd be ahead of the dogs
who
don't want to get their paws wet until it's nice and hot so it might work!


kathy :-)
algae primer
http://hometown.aol.com/ka30p/myhomepage/garden.html