A couple of thoughts about Jim's notes on A. belladonna: >Grow in full sun Depends on how much sun you have, but they definitely prefer a lot of light. Here in sunny California they are OK in part sun. But they're not the sort of things you'd usually grow in the deep shade of a large tree. >Bulbs BAKE prior to bloom Meaning their natural climate is dry most of the summer, although their part of South Africa does get a bit of occasional rain and fog in summer. I think some of our Aussie friends have reported that they actually bloom a bit better when they get a thunderstorm or two in summer, and here in California they definitely thrive better on the cool coast than they do far inland where there's no summer fog. When grown in pots (large pots only), they need light summer moisture so the roots don't dry out. >Bulbs dry during the annual growing season Depends on what you mean by "growing season." They are dry in the blooming season, but they need rainfall when in leaf, winter-spring. Hope that helps. Mike San Jose, CA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…