I don't know about your lotus, sorry... but I grew up in Syracuse and
have relatives around Corning. Where are you in upstate NY?

Jim

Gary Woods wrote:
Specifically, and first leaf, not yet fully unfurled, but above the
surface. We're expecting a freeze tonight in upstate NY, so I've carefully
laid my ten-foot pole across the tub so it pushes the stem and leaf below
the surface. I admit it; I'm a coward.
Hopefully Mrs. Slocum will appreciate it!


Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G