Hi Cathy et al:
Yes, the stolons cut indicate the bulbs may be true
Rolf Fiedler, which is incidentally a species different than uniflorum. Now
that these bulbs are mass produced do look for streakings in their flowers
which will indicate the presence of virus. Year ago, I had to destroy my
bulbs of Wisley Blue and Froyle Mill from England as they were virused.
Bulbs of RF and uniflorum have perennial roots and
must not be overdried while dormant in summer or they will perform poorly.
In the wild they receive year round rains although of course in summer the
soil moisture is only slight.
Regards
Alberto