Dear Jane and all; You are destroying my illusions of fields of Dutch Iris growing in the Pacific NW. I understood that this was at one time a major growing area for Dutch Iris (among others). Here they are planted in fall, bloom in spring and disappear. Bulbs seem hardy enough, but they are NOT long lived. A rare bulb blooms weakly the second year. The Dutch must grow them literally by the ton as they are cheap and widely available. What's an Iberian bulb doing flourishing in Holland? Can anyone report long term success with them? best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 E-fax 419-781-8594 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +