>I don't have a really good book on shrubs (the Dirr book should arrive via Amazon in a few weeks)After which you'll have to keep looking. Timber Press DOGWOODS book prefers to call it 'Argenteo-marginata', says in description of this particular one "White-margined leaves...are moderately susceptible to leaf spot". Discussion of variegated Cornus alba in general says "Numerous variegated and gold-foliaged forms are available. Some make excellent garden specimens; however, they need to be sited with care in some climates. In areas with hot summers and intense sun, the variegation can burn in a very nasty way. Partial shade is quite welcome in these areas. In addition, many of these cultivars show fairly heavy susceptibility to spot anthracnose which can render the foliage quite putrid by midsummer. This malady seems to be far less problematic in the Pacific Northwest. In the eastern, midwestern, and southern United States, it can be downright scary. Good garden sanitation is the gardener's only reasonable weapon in this regard. Variation in cultivar susceptibility is noted in the cultivar descriptions [as above]."

I shuddered when I read....Berries red, have no dread". Red berries of the Jack-in-the-Pulpit and its relatives, although not poisonous, will burn your mouth and cause considerable pain. They are very attractive to children and it is no fun to deal with a screaming child, frothing at the mouth in terrible pain. Research before tasting unfamiliar fruits!

Unless you particularly have your heart set on the Cornus (which I've tried 3 times and lost), you might consider Eleutherococcus sieboldiana variegata (sometimes still listed as Acanthopanax). This has the same delicate leaves nicely variegated, but alas, no red stems. But it's hardy, pestfree, and thrives in part to full shade for me. It does have tiny thorns but I cut it often for indoor arrangements and they are not as fierce as roses, for instance...just somewhat prickly. josh Here is a link that might be useful: Eleutherococcus

Hi Amazin , sorry I'm new at this web stuff ( mostly just a lurker) and couldn't find were I wrote to you the 1st time ... me feel so dumb with this puter stuff... but yes I have 9 begonias and 6 are from Logee's, some are named and other are ( pass a along's ) ..... Named ones= Begonia " Richardsiana" B." Snow Capped " B. "Tea Rose" B. "Hot Tamale" B. "Good and Plenty " B, "Tiny Gem " B. " Silver Queen " The Richardsiana has in pass week took a big flop , and so not sure whats up with it , taken it back into house , hope it was just heat stroking from 100 + daze we have been in for pass couple of weeks here in nastyville , so not sure about it. Two other's unknown named ones but pretty just the same and last one I think mite be B. " Sophia Cecile " not sure. I see you have " My Special Angel " have been looking at it in the catalogs . sorry I'm so long winded.... but sure there must be something in your long list that we can work with . P.s. I wont make it to any plant swap so..... not sure how we would do this if we've a mind to ???? But thanks for your time and effort if thats the only way .