Hello Everyone, My name is Evan Eifler. I'm a graduate student in the Botany Department at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. I study the ecology and evolution of the Cape Floristic Province in South Africa. I originally studied abroad in Cape Town as an undergraduate where I took courses in terrestrial and marine ecology. I have since become fascinated by the shear diversity of plant species endemic to this special region and am studying the processes that led to the astounding diversity we witness today. The iris family is one of the largest plant families in the Cape and is thus of great interest to me. Specifically, I'm looking to develop a family tree for Geissorhiza, which, at last count, is made up of 103 species. To do this I will need to collect tissue samples from the majority of species to then extract DNA and it would be very useful for me to have plants growing in our greenhouse as backups and for extra tissue (and just for the fun of it!). So I've come to tap the knowledge resource that is this listserv. I've read through most of the archives on Geissorhiza so I feel somewhat prepared, but I thought I'd see if anyone had any additional tips, tricks, or suggestions on how to propagate Geissorhiza. I plan on ordering seed from Silverhill and starting the germination process in July (a little early from what I understand). Obviously I'll be growing these in pots in a greenhouse as it's snowing here in Madison even today. I'm also interested to hear what species are being grown by the PBS members / which are "in the trade." I'm interested to hear what you have to say and am excited to be a new member of the PBS community. Evan