The various eranthis species and cultivars also do not like excessive drying, as well as, some Corydalis, even solida. I have killed several steppe species by letting them dry too much in the seed pots in a highly drained mix. Ernie O'Byrne Northwest Garden Nursery 86813 Central Road Eugene, ORegon 97402 USA USDA Z. 7B -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of James Waddick Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 7:46 AM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: [pbs] Snowdrops - in the green NOT Dear Louise and John; <snip> I suggest that some bulbs TOLERATE a variety of conditions, but others are severely stressed by improper digging and storage. Surely readers can suggest other bulbs that require 'fresh' treatment. Best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F + _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php