> Has anyone vacationed in Iran (Persia) lately? > >Dell Dear Dell et al; There is an interesting little book called 'Tulips and Irises of Iran and their Relatives". Originally published by the Botanical Institute of Iran, (__blacked out "Royal"_) Botanical Garden. This gives the characteristics of the two species U. trisphera and U. flava and one picture of the former. U trisphera from Khorassan has terra cotta flowers; U. flava from Kordestan has yellow flowers. The book has a wealth of bulbous plants to drool over. Anyone travel much to/from Iran? best Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +