Dear Friends, Yesterday I received a surprise in the mail, the Spring 2007 Bulletin of the British Iris Society, Species Group. Admittedly a bit 'late', it is worth the wait. Their new Editor has compiled a series of new and historic articles on Oncocyclus Irises. These are desert and near desert species from the middle east that are nearly bulbous in habit and extremely beautiful in bloom. This bulletin covers almost 90 pages plus 30 color plates. I haven't had time to sit down and read it, but it sure scans great. This is a notoriously tricky group from the taxonomic, systematic and horticultural points of view, but it looks like a wide range of authors have contributed including Brian Mathew, Georgi Rodionenko, Michael Hoog, Kenneth Bastow and more. There's no indication if extra copies are available, but the Editor's email is loe@loebooks.co.uk. If you are a fan of these plants, you might ask. It looks like a winner. Best 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 +