In a message dated 11/07/00 10:03:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, byron.bromley@gsd-co.com writes: << I had this disease as a seed borne disease. I had what is called stem rot. What I learned and can remember. >> Lord Byron, some suggestions: 1. you should stop eating seeds, then you won't get this disease. 2. even though we're open (and knuckly) here, you should NEVER admit that your stem is rotting 3. learning and remembering are out the window after Al comes to visit. Fondly, Gareth