I am interested in your ornamental grass, lilies of the valley, tiger lilies, and english ivy. I don't have alot to trade with right now, but here's the link to my list http://members.gardenweb.com/members/exch/michelleleematthews Thanking you in advance, Michelle

I believe only the GE Monogram black induction model comes without stainless frame. I think the slightly less expensive GE Profile model comes with stainless frame--although the specs appear to be basically identical. I've seen the Profile 36" in black at $1,789 with the Profile stainless at $1,959. The Mongrams are probably $100-$200 more. I think I will either get get the Monogram 36" black frameless or the Monogram 36" stainless with stainless frame. If I change my mind it would probably be to the top of the line De Dietrich: Maker: : De Dietrich Model: : DTI309X (click for image) COOKING: Elements: : 5 Boosted: : 5 Power/s: : 2.2 kW : 2.2 kW : 3.2 kW : 3.2 kW : 3.6 kW MaxPower: : 10.8 kW = 75% Levels: : 15 Controls: : touchpad Timer/s: : 5 Features: : child lock : pan detection : auto-safety switchoff : residual-heat indicators : overheat protection : spill detection : small-objects safety detection PHYSICAL: Size (mm): : 931 wide x 520 deep x 59 high (in): : 36.67 wide x 20.48 deep x 2.32 high Cutout: : 900 wide x 490 deep x 59 high Color: : black Trim: : stainless steel MAINS: Voltage: : 230 Phases: : 1 Load: : needs double service: 32 Amperes / 16 Amperes PURCHASE: Price: : UK £990 Nation: : U.K. As US$: : 1452 (w/o VAT) A potential advantage for the De Dietrich (besides a long track record of success in this field) is the two outlet powering. This might make life easier for more electricians to put in a 30-40 amp fuse and most everyone has 20 amps already. The downside is that although it is being imported by Salon in North Carolina, I wonder how good the service could be as their are no trained De Dietrich repairmen or women in the field. I'm sure it can be worked around with an electrician diagnosing your problem and the importer bringing in the part or parts, but it is something to think about. Of course, I would definitely buy an extended warranty on either the GE or the De Dietrich. As the De Dietrich isn't made for the US market I doubt their warranty is worth anything. You'd have to buy the warranty from the importer--be it overseas or in North Carolina. I imagine you can buy third party warranties from Warrantech, Philips, etc. But I would certainly ask them first as induction units are far ofdf the beaten path for third party warranty companies.

If the marble was put down with grout lines, then the grout could be a bit darker and that would result in this effect. The grout used, might have been a close match to the marble, but not an exact match made with the marble dust and the sealant used, could also color that grout darker, even though it might not have a color, it will react chemically with the grout differently than with the polished tile. If the marble was laid down without grout, backing up against one another, then this can be caused by the sealant that penetrated the sides of the marble and caused a discoloration.

There may be a risk of reversion but I doubt that would have anything to do with crossing with the green. Variegation is just not a completely stable trait. I don't know how unstable it is in Pachysandra. I certainly wouldn't worry. What's the worst that can happen? You have the silver for a few years and then you have green. If you don't buy the silver you don't even have a few years.