Done. I agree, this is kind of nifty.
Done.
Done.
It would really be tres 
if the Reader would use the hellebore as a logo on the straightdope.com homepage.
Robin
Voted.
The voting’s limited to the US and Canada – 
– but you’ve got my support in spirit. Go Unca Cece! 
Voted.
Does that mean we’ll all get a 4" Cecil Adams? Or just twickster?
Just me. angelic smiley
We should use this new found power of assembly, ya know…we could protest…and write nasty emails…and get things done!!!
…um…where’d my potato chips go?
Voted.
I dunno, that offer of a free plant sounded pretty personal to me… I want one! (I love hellebores.)
Oh…I voted too.
GT
I voted too. I’m all atwitter. When are the results posted. Can we demand a recount if Cecil doesn’t win?
However, for myself, IF I’m ever honor-worthy, “Name a shrub after me; something prickly and hard to eradicate.”
Unlike the presidential elections, I feel like I made a difference.
Voted
It is a nice flower: kind of lotus-like, symbolic of Unca Cece’s ever-unfolding wisdom. And hellebores bloom in conditions not many other plants do, evergreen and tough as nails. Good choice!
The breeder of the hellebore is Barry Glick (check out the photo), an ace horticulturist and quirky fun guy. I don’t know if he knows about The Staight Dope columns, but wouldn’t be surprised if he does. He’s got a good wild mind, and would probably appreciate Cecil’s knowledge and sense of humor.
Voted.
Gary Larson got a housefly species. A flower breed is much more impressive!
As for sharing the victory plant, I have two words to offer: Flower cloning.
Done
Duly voted.
Another vote here.
Wow, I didn’t know hellebores came in a double form! And this one has cute pink freckles. I wonder if Unca Cece has freckles?
Done, of course.
Your idea of tough as nails and mine are two different things. 