Dear All,
The items listed below have been donated by people from all over the
world, to be shared. If you are interested in obtaining some of them, please
email me PRIVATELY at <dells@voicenet.com>. Include "BX 99" in the subject
line.
Specify the NUMBERS of the items which you would like; do not specify
quantities. It is a good idea to include your snail mail address too, in
case I don't already have it. Availability is based on a first come, first
served system. When you receive your seeds/bulbs you will find, included
with them, a statement of how much money (cash or check) you should send the
PBS treasurer to defray our costs for packing and first-class postage. Some
of you are members of the PBS discussion forum but not members of the
Pacific Bulb Society. THIS BX OFFERING IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO MEMBERS OF THE
PBS. Consider joining the PBS so that you can take advantage of future
offers such as this. Go to our website: <http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/> ... Or
contact me at dells@voicenet.com If you would like to donate seeds or
bulbs/corms to the PBS, please send CLEAN, clearly labeled material to: Dell
Sherk, PO Box 224, Holicong, PA, 18928, USA. Donors will receive credit on
the BX for the cost of postage for their donations.
PLEASE NOTE: I WILL REPLY TO YOU WITHIN 24 HRS OF MY RECEIPT OF YOUR
ORDER.. IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM ME, TRY AGAIN !!
From Mary Sue Ittner: (winter growers)
1. Bulblets of Oxalis obtusa, yellow
2. Bulblets of Oxalis obtusa, pink, gray leaves, fast multiplier
3. Bulblets of Oxalis obtusa, unknnown color
4. Bulblets of Herbertia lahue
SEED:
These are all plants I am very fond of. A few of these the seed is
limited. Pictures on the wiki.
5. Calochortus amoenus
6. Cyclamen hederifolium (just harvested)
7. Romulea tetragona
8. Triteleia hendersonii
9. Zigadenus fremontii -- deer resistant, long blooming, best in ground I
think
From Jennifer Hildebrand:
10. Seed (few) of Clivia miniata 'Berties Specials'
From Joyce Miller:
11. Leafed rhizomes of Oncocyclus iris hybrids: Oncocyclus iris are
exquisitely veined in standards and falls. They come from the Near East and
are extremely difficult to cultivate, largely because of their climatic
needs. Their habitat is hot dry summer, heavy spring and fall rains and
relatively dry winters. Oncocyclus breeders have crossed them with the
bearded iris for greater ease in cultivation. The cross suffers some loss
of markings. The higher the percentage of bearded iris, the easier they
are to grow. These iris have been about 5 years in my garden and bloom has
been decreasing annually. I must assume that the surviving rhizomes have a
higher percentage of bearded iris. Sacramento winters are usually 25
degrees Fahrenheit so they can winter over unprotected. In colder climates,
cold frame cultivation is recommended. For photographs of these exquisite
plants check out this website. http://www.beautiful-view-iris.com/
From Shirley Meneice:
12. Seed of Hippeastrum papilio
13. Seed of mixed Hippeastrum cvs.
From Jim Shields:
14. Seed of Crinum bulbispermum
From Mark Mazer:
15. Rhizomes of Sanguinaria canadensis 'Multiplex'
16. Seed (few) of Zephyranthes forsterii ex NARGS 2004. "I can't vouch for
the ID of the Zephyranthes. It was quick and easy from seed and the pink
flowers are sturdy and attractive."
Thank you, Mary Sue, Joyce, Jennifer, Shirley, Jim, and Mark !!
Best wishes,
Dell
--Dell Sherk, Director, Pacific BX