In a message dated 11/30/2001 2:58:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> >The flowers of Jerusalem artichokes have the most lovely smell I have ever
> >encountered--indescribable
>
> A  pity they wont flower in my climate  -  perhaps they would if grown in a
> greenhouse ?
>

I live in Vermont, which is fairly far north.  We have a short growing season
(zone 5) and a long winter.  They flower here.  My neighbor across the street
grows them.  Where do you live?

     - Sheryl