Dear All; Depending on how you look at it there are few (different genera) hardy yellow-flowered bulbs or a ton of them (narcissus cvs included). I could mention my five favorite Narcissus easily. Well, maybe since I haven't tried reducing the number to ONLY 5). So here's my mix of favorites. 1. Eranthis both hyemalis and cilicica. Wonderful in early spring both for flower and foliage. Both self sew lightly and are always welcome. 2. Glad. x gandavensis (or other names) does fine too. Larger than other hardy Glad species (communis,byzantinus, italicus etc.) and the only one with albeit pale, yellow flowers. Easy too in sun or light shade. 3. Sternbergia lutea. Surprised no one else has mentioned this one. A somewhat brassy color, but a welcome fall bloomer that is very reliable. 4. Paeonia 'Bartzella' - While most of the readers might not even consider peonies as geophytes, they sure have the life style. This is an incredible hybrid between an herbaceous pod parent with tree peony pollen that has huge full double yellow flowers of the most pleasing yellow of all. Hardy and reliable, it's flowers are incredible and the plant looks good all season. One of my top garden favorites. 5. Narcissus; I could list a dozen, but having only a single place, I can't name any single favorite; there are too many. Early season it is 'Cedric Morris' since it is SO early nothing else is in the running (in full bloom now). Later I love the Campernelles although less fond of the double form. In full season my favorite has to be 'Raspberry Rose' although it really isn't yellow at all. And the common 'Tete a Tete' has to win something for pure vigor and attitude. I give up though as I recall too many others that call for mention here. These are so easy and reliable in general that I am just stunned to find any garden that has NO daffodils in it. Typical Kansas City Zero-scaping. I should note the gaps in this list: the lack of Crocus- I don't find any of the yellows very pleasing, and Tulips - too few last long enough to make a dent. And I won't mention things potted and in the greenhouse. Not that many that make the grade anyway. You'd think from this short list that yellow bulbs don't make much of a statement, but the sheer number of Narcissus here, something between 3K to 5K in a one acre garden, make yellow the definite color of spring. it is just the small number of genera. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +