I do agree with Dylan on the idea that an exorbitantly expensive book limits audience. I am exactly as he described - a student who cannot simply dish out $200 for a single book on any subject. I love lachenalias and would really like to learn more about them, and in particular how to identify them. But because of the limitations put on by such a price, I will have to be content with an older version of Graham's Lachenalia book, aside from the Wiki. Philosophically, I think it's unethical to charge excess money for knowledge be it in books or journals. I do understand the cost of production, but making a nice profit goes against my ethics. Because of that, it has truly been a pleasure to be part of the PBS Wiki that continually provides access of information and photos to everyone who wants to grow and identify bulbs. It is particularly important these days because of the alarming drop in people who are interested in gardening. Not restricting access of information to me is the best way to encourage more people to be interested in growing bulbs and other plants. Nhu On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM, Hannon <othonna@gmail.com> wrote: > > My only lament is that such a price puts an important work like this > outside the ability to own it for many, myself included. I suspect most > who appreciate lachenalias-- if that is even the target audience-- would > not casually shell out $200 for any book on the subject. > >