This is a good time to become a paid member of the Pacific Bulb Society, because people who join starting October 1 receive an extra three months' membership. If you join now, your dues will be paid through the end of 2016. We do this because of the publication schedule of the Bulb Garden newsletter, a major expense of the Society. You can participate in this discussion list without being a paying member. However, paying dues ($20 USA, $25 outside USA) gets you the newsletter, participation in the Bulb and Seed Exchange, and editing privileges on the PBS wiki. You may also be notified of gatherings planned in your area, since we will have your address. You can choose whether or not to be listed in the members' directory, and whether or not to invite other members to your garden by arrangement. Thanks for joining, if you have, and if not, please consider it. Jane McGary Membership Coordinator, PBS