Re: advice on bulbs

Andrea,
B&BB is a good company.  As to corm size, according to the International
Flower Bulb Centre in Holland, Crocosmia for bedding and garden planting
should be 5cm+, but 6cm+ for outdoor cultivation for cut flower market. 
(only C. masonorum needs to be 8cm+)
For Tigridia they indicate 3 sizes available 5-7cm, 7-9cm, and 9cm+.  The
9cm+ provide 100% flowering, so I think a 6cm+ would not all flower the
first year (of course that depends how much the + is)
Not sure about the Zephyranthes.
Bulbs, corms, tubers - they're wonderful little packages that either get
bigger or multiply over the years.  Heck I buy Crocosmias and they aren't
even hardy here.  Go for it!


Kitty


> [Original Message]
> From: Andrea H <hodgesaa@islc.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 1/28/2003 9:35:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] advice on bulbs
>
> I just got through checking the Brent and Becky's website and they have
even
> better prices! And more of a selection.
>
> Andrea H
> Beaufort, SC
> Zone 8b
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrea H" <hodgesaa@islc.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:19 PM
> Subject: [CHAT] advice on bulbs
>
>
> > Hi all- haven;t been participating much lately. Life's been a bit
> stressful.
> > However, I'm getting back into garden mode and would like some advice on
> > buying some bulbs. I know we've discussed Van Bourgondien before but my
> brain
> > can't recall those posts. They seem to have some pretty good bargains,
but
> > I've not ordered from them before and I am also not real familiar with
> bulbs.
> >
> > What I'm thinking of ordering is:
> > Crocosmiflora (Common Montbretias) 25 for $5.00 size 6cm +
> >
> > Pink Fairy Lily (Zephyranthes) 50 for $5.00 size 6cm +
> >
> > Mexican Shell Flower (Tigridia) 15 for $5.00 size 9 cm +
> >
> > The cm + is what the catalog has posted. I know nothing about what size
a
> bulb
> > should be to bloom the year it is planted. I would like to maybe sell
some
> of
> > these for the business. They are all hardy here and I love the Tigridia.
> VERY
> > pretty.
> >
> > Does anyone have any advice. Am I wasting my money and time I guess is
the
> > question.
> > Thanks!
> > A
> >
> > Andrea H
> > Beaufort, SC
> > Zone 8b
> >
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