Dear Lee, I mentioned this book earlier to see if there was enough interest for a group order. There were five responses but I couldn't pursue it before I left on my trip. I may be able to get a discount through the chapter of my local California Native Plant Society. I just don't know how many copies we'd need to order for this. Since the hardback and the paperback are coming out together, the major discounters are not discounting the hardback, just the paperback. I'll put it on my list to investigate next week and then will contact the five people who wrote me to see if they are still interested. I haven't looked at the book, but know that good people were involved in the project that went on for quite a few years as they struggled to find money to publish it. Kristin Jakob let IBS use some of her Calochortus drawings from the book for a cover of BULBS. If anyone else who hasn't contacted me wants to be on the list for more information if I do a group order without making a commitment, please contact me privately. Mary Sue