SC - birds and beliefs

[Philip & Susan Troy]

In a message dated 10/5/99 9:36:54 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
macdairi at hotmail.com writes:

<< Of, course
 that's assuming the orchid is as hard to grow as it is today...and as 
 expensive. >>

Saffron is from a fall blooming crocus, not an orchid. It is very EASY to 
grow in temperate climates. 

And yes, it was as expensive then as today because of the hand labor involved 
in its production.

Ras
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