Judy wrote, "... do I try phoning the real estate company?" I once sought to rescue some Zephyranthes growing on an abandoned property that was for sale. I emailed the real estate company that listed it and they did not respond. I went ahead and dug them before the property was sold and developed. I believe, if you pressed them, they would deny you permission (even thought they probably don't care about the bulbs) due to legal liability issues -- if you got hurt, they might be sued. I suggest you just dig them and not contact the realtors. Jonathan >Gainesville/Alachua Florida -- z9a/8b