>>> Jane McGary wrote, ...One of the topics discussed at today's Board meeting was the possibility of organizing group bulb orders so that U.S. members could obtain bulbs from foreign suppliers at wholesale prices and with a minimum of expense for CITES and phyto certificates, shipping, and other costs. ... I'm sure there are other hippeastrum enthusiasts out there besides me who would be interested in group orders of hipps from Dutch, South African or Japanese wholesalers. It's still quite difficult to get the more unusual sorts commercially. I look forward to hearing how this will take shape. Thanks, Cynthia Mueller, College Station, TX