Hello -- I'm a new member and bulb neophyte (but "bulbophile" nonetheless) who's really been enjoying following all the discussions of this group. As a freelance writer, I'm doing some stories on bulbs and I was wondering if you might give me some guidance. I'm writing two stories for The Oregonian based in Portland, Oregon, and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions re: non-invasive muscari. I've read Jane McGary's comments and she's sure right, muscari are basically thugs here. I've been introduced to a variety of Muscari macrocarpum that I understand is not invasive. Are there others that would be happy in our wet winters and dry summers? Also, I'm doing a story on gladioli, the wilder ones -- species glads? What I'm interested in learning about are the glads that are more delicate than the hybrids most people are accustomed to. I very much appreciate your help. Sally Bourrie Portland, Oregon