The BeeHolder, January 2010

 A disappointing number of entrants. Perhaps this was because some knew what Dracunculus vulgaris (the prize) was. Obviously some realised what the description of the scent as “out of this world” really entailed.

The prize of 3 large corms Dracunculus vulgaris goes to Chris Leech. I am sending out 2 second prizes of one large corm of Dracunculus vulgaris. Do you know the corny joke about a first prize being a week’s holiday in Warrington and the second prize being a fortnight’s holiday in Warrington? Perhaps I ought to be sending out 5 large corms as a second prize. I like the plant, it is a wonderful example of how pollination need not be by bees. How did the spectacular colour of the Spathe evolve?

Here's the image with caption.

I see that Bob has swarmed again