I sp'd BD a few years ago simply because for some reason it didn't well in my garden. I do remember it being a soft to medium pink with some blooms having a light yellow center. Pretty.

Eric, I get a fruity note on top of Damask. I'd say Wm. Shakespeare 2000 is more pure Damask (to my nose anyway!). How do you like The Prince? It's in its second year in our garden and has had 2 flushes so far this year. The first flush was mostly single blooms but the second was good sized clusters. I'm amazed at the black buds. Last year we were worried that they were dead when we first saw them! Ruth

Today I was repotting the streps I got from Ebay. One of them is Mysticism (M). It *Does* have a scent-somewhat faint-but sweet and melony. The seller did not describe it as being scented but Dave had it on his list, so I bought it! Dbarron you're absolutely correct, IMHO. Environment seems to have a lot to do with it. My goose egg is less fragrant than M, but it's been under lights for quite a while. I would have thought that more heat would produce higher scent, but perhaps I'm wrong. M has been sitting with the other two from Ebay, on my counter, while trying to bring them round. I've another coming from Gary next week-had two on order, though I can't remember what the first one is. He called last night and is out of King of Kings (which is supposedly scented). Of course since mine is only a sample of two, so we'll see what the next bring. My Beloved isn't blooming right now (one of the Ebay buys), but does have one tiny bud, so maybe we'll get lucky there too! Best, Judy

Yes, wax beans have a different flavor and it is milder. Some people prefer them others prefer the green ones. Wax beans are the only veggie my sister-in-law who hates vegetables will eat voluntarily. If you don't enjoy them then you're probably right to skip the wax beans and plant more of something you like better. :-) Have you tried yardlongs? This is my first time with them and I enjoyed the first harvest tonight very much. They have a strong, assertive flavor.