'Sindpers' is a Juno (Scorpiris) hybrid introduced in Holland in the 1890s. One of its parents is probably I. aucheri, but I. persica has now been discounted as the other. It's a stout, low plant notable for its profuse production of light blue flowers. I had grown it in my bulb frame for a dozen years or so, but two years ago I planted three divisions out in the rock garden atop a deep sand and gravel berm. To my surprise, they did well and are flowering beautifully just now, despite a rather rough winter with temperature fluctuations and a lot of rain and snow. I encourage anyone who has a stock of this plant and a summer-dry climate to try it outside. It seems to be doing as well here as some other adaptable Junos, such as I. magnifica and I. vicaria. I haven't managed to keep I. bucharica in the rock garden, but I think it's because the deer like to eat it so much rather than because it's hard to grow. Jane McGary Northwestern Oregon, USA