>Ranunculus asiaticus has various attractive color forms in the wild, but >I've never seen it offered for sale. Rix's "Bulbs" describes it as "tender, >killed at -10 [C]," which would not strike us on the Pacific Coast as >"tender." Does anyone know where I can get some fresh seed or rhizomes of >this plant? Dear Jane; I got a single dried rhizome from Vlastimil Pilous in Czech Rep a year ago last Fall. It bloomed true to color- bright red - in spring and multiplied enough that I have a few that have already started in active growth now. I believe he also offered a couple other color forms, but he is very erratic about what he offers and when. I keep it totally dry over winter and in a frost free greenhouse. It is a beauty and easy in general. I suspect it would do fine in your bulb frames. The dormant plant looks like the florist Ranunculus, but on a smaller scale: a cluster of tuberous roots attached to a single growing point. Mine has not outgrown a gallon nursery pot. 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 +