It seems very comprehensive as far as I've gone. Thanks, Bob for providing this link! You’re welcome. It’s not inconceivable that some bulbs which are adapted to flowering after water from melting snow percolates down to the roots will also flower after autumn rains. Here’s a link showing the plants in habitat, snow included. http://asianflora.com/Hyacinthaceae/… Bob _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…