Tulipa sprengeri has just finished its uniquely late flowering season in the garden. One often reads that this species, of obscure origin, can be increased only by seed, but a number of my seed-grown plants have multiplied by increase of the bulbs, though modestly so. I'll try to get some seed to the BX later -- it's worth trying if you have patience to wait 3 or 4 years for the flowers. These tulips are in a corner of the front garden that dries out strongly in summer, a bit shaded by Aesculus californica (California horse chestnut), a large shrub or understory tree that is just now opening its handsome, night-fragrant flowers. The tulips follow a group of Iris pallida forms, another fragrance champion. Jane McGary, Portland, Oregon, USA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…