Here's the info on Queen of the Seas... Queen of the Seas (L) (M. Seaver 2001) A wonderful ruffled large blue-green hosta with light lavender flowers in June. Grows best with some morning sun. $25 US Plant Delights: Hosta 'Queen of the Sea' (M. Seaver 01) Light Shade Zone: 3-8 24" tall Origin: Hybrid Hosta 'Queen of the Sea' made everyone at the 1997 American Hosta Society Convention drool with envy as it took Best in Show honors. Finally, one of nonagenarian Mildred Seaver's most sought-after gems has made its debut into commercial production, and we are delighted to be able to offer this treasure. The 4' wide clumps of heavily piecrusted, pointed, blue-green leaves form an architectural clump. In midsummer, the clumps are topped with 3' spikes of lavender flowers. Pot size: 3 qt. (2.83 L) #06457 $25.00 This lovely hosta features pointed blue heart-shaped leaves with a piecrust margin. Papou

I've grown it consecutively for several yrs, now as it is one of my favorites but with some caveats. It is not ribbed but can often be mis-shapen. Never seen what I would call ribbed but with only one fruit to look at ... They aren't hard to come by so if I was interested, I buy some seeds. These attributes are consistant, from 2 different stock and seed sources over several yrs.. A VERY large but somewhat sluggish (late season) potato leaf plant. Moderate blooming, fairly heavy blossom drop, moderate BER (in containers) Heavy water user once size is achieved. Few but large, very tasty, darkish pink, oblate fruits. For me, it is a taste standard that others are measured against. Similar to Brandywine OTV with OTV being easier due to plant size and more production but GQ more healthy at all stages, generally larger fruits and so far, IMO better taste. Since its so big, kinda stingy and finiky, if you grow it and are not very fond of the taste, it probably isn't a good choice for you or your area but like I said, for me its a taste standard.

Suedawn, Your story really touched me because my DD is going through a similar thing with her doctors. She was always of normal weight until she ended up in the ER with severe abdominal pains. They said it was "probably" a ruptured ovarian cyst (inconclusive) and sent her home. The next day she got a severe migraine and hasn't had a day without a headache since. About a year into the migraines she suddenly gained 30 lbs in one month. They said it was probably the medication and changed it. She continued to gain weight and the doctors said she must be eating too much. Her thyroid tests and all other tests come back normal. She has never been a big eater and no way can a person gain weight that quickly even if they tried. Forward almost 3 years and she dumped Kaiser. Frist visit to the new doctor and she was told she has classic symptoms of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). She is in the process of changing insurance carriers and will be going back to the same doctor to confirm and hopefully get some kind of treatment plan going. Don't know if this helps but I though our story might help you see that there is a lot more to physiological reasons for weight gain other than thyroid.

Hi Vicky I've just mailed you the updated list that Amy forwarded to us over the weekend If you need anything else just mail me Ethne