Linda, would a music stand be heloful for your brother to hold his books? I use a very ancient one my son found for me. There are small clip on lights, too. My DH is in an assisted-living facility and I've sent books on houseplants and essays on gdns. (several of the women there garden in small area) and mysteries, Bill Bryson's books and other interesting witty writers, books on local history...whatever I think someone (only 16 residents) would enjoy as DH gets to know them. (So far the mysteries seem most popular). There is a common area with bookshelves I'm slowly filling up...LOL Magazines too, are passed along. In fact one of the most appreciated were some 1903 thru the 1940's Life, Saturday Evening Posts and Ladies Home Journals which DH said really struck up some remembrances and good conversations...sorta like us here on GP...LOL No expense as it just so happened I was clearing out my jillions of books...but buying used books online is easy and cheap if I ever run out. I've told mgmt. folks to pass books on to Goodwill if and when...but for now seems to be welcome effort. Haven't checked here but it's possible the local library would have a volunteer to deliver wanted books twice=monthly. Years ago when my FIL was in nursing home in Nashville there was such a program. As we were in GA it was so helpful for FIL to have his book needs solved locally. I've not tried the books on tape but may have to eventually, but for now I still prefer the book itself. I do often read books online... Rudyard Kipling most recently. Not the same as holding a book though...josh Here is a link that might be useful: Music Stands

Pllan's book is just fascinating & really changed the way I think about food.

Wow, you have some beauties.I love NO MORE TEARS.Its gorgeous,LOVE mILDRED BROOKER,,ELSIE SPALDING MEMORIAL and also FINISH WITH A FLOURISH.I love that DAHLIA TOO.I use to raise alot of them years ago.Don't know why I quit with them. Jean

Chris - Shelby has not done as well as others planted in that area. The increase and the bud count are far lower than Trance and TNT acquired at the same time. Unless you absolutely love the bloom, I would say try something else from Woodhenge. I bought it for hybridizing reasons. I heartily recommend Frozen Margarita. It's a great performer with excellent bud count, lovely foliage, and good increase. Debra This post was edited by shive on Wed, Jul 3, 13 at 12:06