Too late I read the message about the tomato cages. Last night the wind and rain knocked down the 2 major stalks of an opening delphinium. It cameoff at ground level with what looks like a bit of the crown. Can I rootit in water (or any other way)? Will the smaller remaining stalks carry the plant to next year? What is recommended courser of action to assure safety of remaining pplant? Any other options for the fallen stalk which is currently in a pail of water by my kitchen door? Thanks Lynda --------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the message text UNSUBSCRIBE PERENNIALS