In a message dated 98-03-13 09:25:45 EST, you write: << << Now if any one can tell me how to keep chipmonks from eating my crocus flowers my garden will really be prettier this time of year. I need another answer than a cat if possible. Happy Gardening Janet >> >> It's not the bulbs they are eating but the flowers.I think they are going after the necter on the stamens. I come home each day to the flower petals scattered over the lawn and not a flower left on the plant.Planted a few hundred bulbs last fall and so far I've only witnessed buds as I leave for work to come home to scattered petels.. Thanks for the earlier reply. Janet