Haemathus D. and Haemanthus crispus

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-----Original Message-----
From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Kipp
McMichael
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 4:17 PM
To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: [pbs] Haemathus D. and Haemanthus crispus

Ms. Chapman,

As I just sent Massonia to Mr. Keller on Friday, I can only
hope my experience with him is not the same as yours!

I write to say that Greg Petit
(http://www.africanbulbs.co.za/) has mature-sized H. deformis
available for a very reasonable price. The last time I ordered I
got 3 for $50 - all of which bloomed the following season.

I'll wish us both good luck with Mr. Keller...

-|<ipp

Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:31:10 -0700
From: rarebulbs@suddenlink.net
To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: [pbs] Haemathus D. and Haemanthus crispus

I contacted this individual and told him I wanted to buy five

mature H.

deformis bulbs at $35 each. I am trying to build up a

collection of

mature bulbs to produce seed. He asked for a partial trade,

and I sent

him the bulbs he selected worth about $60, plus a money order

(he didn't

want a check) for $107.00. He tells me he has no H. deformis

bulbs

left. I have asked for a refund with no response, other than

a request

that I send him more of my bulbs in 'trade'. So ... I am out

$107 plus

the bulbs I sent him that he requested worth about $60.

This speaks for itself. I don't think I have to warn anyone

to beware.

Diana

On 4/4/2011 2:48 PM, bulborum botanicum wrote:

I have the same problems Jude

I mailed him also to ask him where he was looking after

no response

Roland

2011/4/1<santoury@aol.com>:

Hello,
I am sorry for emailing the list, but I don't think my

email is going through, as I've emailed Warren twice now with no
response.

I have some Massonia bulbs, and am interested in your

Haemanthus.

Please email me direct.
Best, Jude

-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Keller<warren_keller@yahoo.com>
To: Pacific Bulb Society<pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thu, Mar 31, 2011 7:34 pm
Subject: [pbs] Haemathus D. and Haemanthus crispus

Hi there, i have 4 haemanthus deformis left and about 10 of

Haemanthus crispus

very large bulbs, just got in the garden today, finally

some sun from all the

rain, and now am shipping my orders. Just looking to trade

for massonia, any

variety, please email me if you have any questions, looking

for good sized bulbs

of massonia, thank you

Warren

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