If I have alot of a paticular bulb I will throw out the damage bulb, but otherwise I will go to great lengths to save the bulb. Ann Marie ConroeJoe@aol.com wrote:Hi, So, I don't know if you do it, but sometimes I damage a bulb when I'm digging it up. Sometimes the damage is minor, and I ignore it. But, sometimes (I must be really clumsy) I bring up a bulb that has lost 90% of the basal plate--just a few roots are left hanging on from one side. In these cases I soak the bulb for 24-48 hours in a systemic fungicide. Then, I dry it at room temperature for a few days (up to a week). Then, I plant it "above ground." I plant it so the roots or the root stubs contact soil, but I leave most of the bulb (especially the wrongly cut surface) above the soil line. In time, I can salvage most of my mistakes. How about the rest of you? How do you salvage horribly mutilated bulbs? Cordially, Conroe Joe nights cool at 60 F, days warmer, no rain _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php Ann Marie So. California, San Gabriel Valley, Zone 21 (Sunset Western Garden book) , influenced by both marine and interior air(Santa Ana winds). This makes it perfect for Citrus trees and most So African plants. I collect belladonnas, oxalis, criniums, amaryllis, palms, epiphyllums, succulents and other south african bulbs. email me at mysticgardn@yahoo.com for list of bulbs and plants for sale. For home and garden sculptures go to http://www.rjunkdrawer.com/ --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we.