to all the Lilly people

I was walking to the mail box today and noticed that the neighbor down the road had thrown out large clumps of Day Lillys.  She said she didn't know what they were and didn't like them.  She said I could have them if I wanted them.  So I eagerly scooped them up and brought them home.  She said they hardly ever bloomed and, because she is color blind, she didn't know their colors.  I found one wilted, orange bloom that I recognized as a Day Lilly.
So my question to all you wonderful Lilly lovers is, what now?
    1.  They are in clumps about a foot across and the leaves are cut to about 8 inches tall.
    2.  The dirt around them is very dry and hard, she said they had been sitting out on the driveway for two days.
( we've been overcast and rainy, high 70's )
    3.  I don't no much about Lillys but I would say they look very, very root bound. ( are they suppose to look that way? )
    So, what do you all think?  Should I toss them?  Can they be saved?  How do I save them?  Should I separate them with a shovel?  Maybe soak them in a bucket of water for awhile?
I really don't have a clue what to do with them but I know someone here does.  Please, help?  I really would like to make them work.
Rachel  -  NW  Oregon
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