Fritillaria imperialis
Judy Glattstein (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:02:47 PDT)

Fritillaria imperialis grows well on a partially shaded clay / subsoil
slope here in New Jersey near the Delaware Rive. Never disturbed after
planting 10 or 12 years ago. Increasing by offsets. There are 5 groups,
started with 3 or 5 bulbs per each. Not all bulbs in a clump flower, but
some flower every spring.

Fritillaria meleagris grows quite well along the edge of woodland, and I
believe it too is increasing.

My triage is as follows: little ones get planted before larger ones.
Naked / no tunic get priority of those with tunic. Any that are known to
root early - and I'd certainly include Fritillaria imperialis in this
group - also receive earlier rather than later planting. Anyone who is
late summer / autumn flowering, such as colchicum also receive priority.
Who waits? Tulips especially.

Muscari 'Christmas Pearl' is already sending up foliage, silly things.

Judy in crispy New Jersey where the last rain was August 15. It's been
sunny, cool, and crisp. Even weeds and trees are showing signs of
stress, not to mention the water carrier.