Hello, John. If you are in Menlo Park, why not go over to the Sunset magazine HQ there, which has a demonstration garden planted for seasonal display? You could check out what's blooming this September and also perhaps ask for advice. Botanical gardens are another great source of inspiration; the Strybing in San Francisco is on your doorstep. Rosy Lilium speciosum var. rubrum blooms into early September; L. auratum is blooming here now, later than usual; white with a wonderful perfume. Perhaps these two could be retarded to bloom at the wedding (I haven't done that but perhaps someone on this list knows the drill). Other bulbs and allies blooming in September include Colchicum, fall Crocus, Cyclamen and Tricyrtis. Paige Woodward SW British Columbia Canada wet Zone 6 http://www.hillkeep.ca/ paige@hillkeep.ca > -----Original Message----- > From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] > On Behalf Of john s smolowe > Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 12:48 PM > To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > Subject: [pbs] mid september bulbs > > i'm getting my yard ready for a wedding in sept '08. any suggestions > for bulbs to bloom mid september in the bay area? > > john smolowe > menlo park, ca