That is really awful. You must just feel sick about. Gladiolus and freesia aren’t interests of mine but I know how bad I’d feel if my collection was destroyed. I hope people can help you replace it. Jan Jeddeloh, Portland, Oregon. > On Dec 28, 2023, at 8:55 AM, Gianni Benetti via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote: > > My extensive collection of South African Gladiolus and Freesia was > destroyed in a few days by mice ! The pots were in the greenhouse, but the > mice got in, sheared the plants and tore the bulbs apart: a disaster ! I > owned at least fifteen species laboriously collected over the years, some > still young, some about to bloom. It is amazing how the work of many years > can be destroyed in a few hours. > I appeal to Gladiolus and Freesia collectors to be able to recover at least > part of my collection. Those who are willing to give me bulbs (even buying) > starting next late spring please contact me privately. Thank you. > > Gianni Benetti > Italy > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> > PBS Forum https://… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> PBS Forum https://…