Jane McGary's mention this morning (probably on Alpine-L) of 7 years for a calochortus to flower has prompted this request. I am aware of a number of lists published with germination data, but not of years-to-bloom data. Is there such a list for bulbs of the kind being discussed here? If not, can we compile one? The information could be sent along with the Genus of the Week. I realize there will be a variation, but I would still find it useful. I could then know whether more patience is required or a change in growing methods. Should I have had bloom on my many species of gladiolus, for instance, bought from Silverhill and sown in December '98? One, Gladiolus oppositiflorus ssp salmoneus, has broad long leaves, and I thought might flower this year, but didn't. The other species still have grasslike leaves, though, so seem a long way from maturity. Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada maritime zone 8 cool mediterranean climate (dry summer, rainy winter)