Bridget
I did order some bulbs from the latest BX order. If there are any more Grab bags available from BX 493 I will take one and see if anything interesting is included that I not have growing at the moment. I can always share with someoneThanks for all the hard work on your part, without you the society would not be where it is todayRay Van Veen5854 west 78th PlaceLos AngelesCA 90045
On Friday, November 3, 2023 at 07:40:03 PM PDT, Bridget Wosczyna via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
I wanted to drop a note to let everyone who ordered from the BX know if you
haven't received your box yet (partial distribution was earlier this week),
the balance went out today. If you are on the west coast, you can expect
delivery within 5 business days, and east of the Mississippi should be a
few days.
The BX was enormous. We had 157 items on offer with 76 members making
requests. I was able to accommodate everyone for at least something they
were after.
By far the most sought-after items were Arcangelo's gethyllis. Happily, I
think I was able to send one (or both) to nearly everyone who requested
them. These are highly uncommon to find available. I hope everyone has
screaming success growing them and in a few years we see some donations
coming back around to the BX. The second most popular were Mark
Akimoff's gladiolus followed closely by Robert Parks' arisaema flavum, of
which there were, regrettably, only two corms. I am going to work on
growing some from seed (they are dead easy) and am hoping next year I might
have some to share.
I would like to give a huge thank you to our donors. All of our donors.
Whether you sent one of something in or dozens, please know that it is
appreciated. The volume of bulbs, tubers and rhizomes that come across my
dining room table continues to astound me.
On a personal note, as BX Director, I was thrilled to see interest in
arisaema, as they are my first love. I will continue to offer them and I
hope everyone is successful growing. A quick note for anyone trying them
for the first time: most species REQUIRE a dry dormancy, except our native
arisaema triphyllum and arisaema ringens, which can handle a bit more
moisture while dormant. If not kept in a pot, how they are sited is
crucial over the winter months. Dry is always better than a low spot with
poor drainage.
I have a few grab bags available. Director's choice. $5 for a stuffed
box, plus postage. Shoot me an email and I'll drop them in the mail next
week.
Finally, thanks so much for all the positive feedback. It helps, I assure
you, when I'm in the throes of sorting and organizing.
Bridget
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