Ladies, all of you are to be thanked for your insights and knowledge of growing cotton. These are examples of the best types of "lessons" on any topic anyone could have, and brings back memories of my parents growing cotton in our flower bed as a novelty plant (along with tobacco for two Uncles who hand-rolled cigars) in north-eastern Missouri. Those of you who have children and grandchildren: May I suggest that you print out this section for those children to read.