We have a clump of Fritillaria imperialis 'Rubra Maxima' that has persisted and slowly increased since 1994. A reliable bloomer. It needs to be moved this fall to the new Fritillaria bed in the Bulb Garden. I'll see if I can talk the horticulturist in charge of this garden out of a few of the smaller daughter bulbs. It is unique in its ability to persist in the landscape. Typically we end up purchasing Frit. Imperialis on an annual basis to make sure our displays are full. As to what we would like in exchange, let me check with the horticulturist. Boyce Tankersley Manager of Living Plant Documentation Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, IL 60022 Tel 847-835-6841 Fax 847-835-1635 Email btankers@chicagobotanic.org -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of James Waddick Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 8:27 AM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Frits which don't bloom >I'd be interested to correspond with anyone who has a long-established >healthy colony of F. imperialis (any form), with an eye toward exchanging >bulbs. > >Jane McGary >Northwestern Oregon,USA And a hearty 'ME TOO' - what can I buy, sell, trade? 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