Frit pudica
_DrR Hamilton (Mon, 08 Jul 2002 23:49:35 PDT)

To Tony , Diane and Jane,

Thanks for your further help with Fritillaria pudica.

I looked back on my sowing details and found that last year my seedlings
appeared at the correct time in July and August. We have had strange
weather this year with a cool moist summer then a very warm dry autumn with
sudden onset of severe winter in June. Other seedlings have started in
the wrong season - a pot full of 3rd year Trillium albidum seedlings
appeared in autumn - they are now a bit sad. Lots of winter flowering bulbs
have come early.

The F pudica seedlings whose origin I am certain of are from NARGS seedex
and are listed below.

Fritillaria pudica - Baker Co, Oregon
Fritillaria pudica - WA Cascades
Fritillaria pudica- Yakima Co WA

Jane you mentioned coastal Californian populations would suit my
climate best ,so it seem these are probably not the best for me.

I realised yesterday I have a pot of 2nd year Frit viridea seedlings up
with nice strong second leaves.

Cheers

Rob