I just received a copy of "Bulbous plants of Turkey and Iran," a photographic guide by Peter Sheasby, published by the Alpine Garden Society (UK). It can be purchased through their publications service at http://www.alpinegardensociety.net/ I got mine through a pre-publication offer to members at a cost of 27 pounds, but it probably costs somewhat more now. This is a softbound, 280-page, midsized book consisting mostly of color photographs of the plants, with "bulbous" being interpreted broadly, to include tuberous Ranunculaceae and a lot of orchids. The text (in ugly typography) consists of brief descriptions of each plant and its typical habitat. The photos, from numerous contributors, vary in quality but many are quite good. Variable species tend to have more than one photo for comparison of the variations. The text is not too helpful, though distinctive features are sometimes pointed out. If (like me) you were hoping for a book that would help you identify the smaller Colchicum species, keep hoping. Despite the brevity of textual information, this is a book that every fancier of hardy bulbs will want. Jane McGary Northwestern Oregon, USA