Dear All, The responses have inspired me. Colchicum are weeks gone, but were not especially good this year. I have reported earlier about the poor and fitful Lycoris season, alas. What 'perked' my eyes was Jim Mc 's report of Biarum tenuifolium. I've grown it for years and it multiplies a bit, but it has never bloomed. The foliage is up and looks healthy. I suspect it is somewhat marginal, but it has grown well. What can I be omitting from to make it happy enough to bloom.? Appreciate any comments. Does anyone else grow this in a cold climate and get bloom ? Sternbergias, always a bit iffy here have nearly been eliminated from a few too many climatic extremes. A few bulbs are up with foliage, but flowers seem doubtful. And almost all Arillate/Oncocyclus iris have begun to show some 'life' and pushing leaves. It is some relief to see them again and know they haven't disappeared over the summer. I appreciate all the commentaries. Thanks a lot 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 +