The subject line refers not to the various calochorti that have died on me, but to those that flower at the end of the season. Calochortus howellii has just finished and is setting seed; although not showy, it is an elegant flower, white with dark nectary spots. Calochortus plummerae has just closed its final pale pink-lavender flower and seems to be setting seed too. The bumblebees have finally figured out how to get through the wire mesh sides of the bulb house, so there may be better seed crops in future. In full bloom are the latest two: Calochortus clavatus (brilliant yellow), and Calochortus weedii (soft yellow with copious hairs). Although I don't have as diverse a collection as I used to, this genus still manages to create interest from April into July. I encourage anyone with adequate climate or protective facility to grow them from seed; many will flower in four years from sowing. The taller ones benefit from support, either from nearby shrubs or a little bamboo stake. Jane McGary, Portland, Oregon, USA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…