Dead Yet Still Again

Adric gaped at his bodily remains. The only clue as to the method of extinction was a flower pot of petunias at his burnt skull.
"Oh, this is rich." he muttered in amazement. "I give up. This one she _has_ to explain to me."
"I COULD TELL YOU, YOU KNOW."
"No, thank you." Adric said, hurriedly. "It'll give me a chance to, uh..., use those sarcastic barbs I've been practicing." He took back the punchcard and began to fade from view. "See you later."
"IN ABOUT ONE HOUR." Death said, after the Alzarian disappeared.
It must be springtime, Death surmised.