'Bulbs of North America' is a first class book. I bought it some time ago, picked it up for just a few $ from a USA based bookstore on the Abe Books Web Site, as I was developing an interest in Calochortus and have found it very useful, easy to read, and full of useful information on a variety of bulbs I would like to try. I cannot say I have found the placement of the photographs a problem. I can only add my view that if the sales of the book fell below the expectations of Timber Press then they should take a serious look at their marketing initiatives. David Nicholson in Devon, UK Zone 9b >SNIP I'll add your name to the list and let you know when the books arrive. >They will be a real bargain.<SNIP>