pbs Digest, Vol 99, Issue 12

Ann R via pbs pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:28:21 PDT
I hope someday soon we get back to talking about our bulbs and not about
buying bulbs or group orders. The last 2 months that is all we have done. I
joined to learn about the bulbs I have and I have inherited.  Thanks Ann,
from California

On Wed, May 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM <pbs-request@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
wrote:

> Send pbs mailing list submissions to
>         pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
>
> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
>         https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
>         pbs-request@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
>
> You can reach the person managing the list at
>         pbs-owner@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
>
> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> than "Re: Contents of pbs digest..."
>
>
> List-Post:<mailto:pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> List-Archive:<http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php
>
>
> Today's Topics:
>
>    1. Re: Clarification on Group Order (Robert Lauf)
>    2. Re: SA bulb order (Ottoline Clapham)
>    3. Re: Clarification on Group Order (Christine Doud)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 13:34:11 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Robert Lauf <boblauf@att.net>
> To: Christine Doud via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> Subject: Re: [pbs] Clarification on Group Order
> Message-ID: <97555950.2555919.1747748051766@mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
>  If something is growing, water it.? Stop watering when it dies back.?
> Eventually it will get in sync with the seasons.? Note that I only grow one
> or two irids so I'm not an expert and if anyone has more specific advice I
> hope they will weigh in on this.
> Bob
>
>
> I have a tiny question. Many of the bulbs have started to send up greenery
> in the packets. So I did as advised - plant and water and put in the shade.
> But it?s likely they will continue to sprout and grow now - in or off
> season of course. Any advice in how I proceed given the sprouting?? They
> are all planted in moistened well draining soil in pots just below the
> surface.
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 08:49:50 -0700
> From: Ottoline Clapham <ottoline_clapham@yahoo.com>
> To: pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> Subject: Re: [pbs] SA bulb order
> Message-ID: <099D9F6E-76B1-487D-BB99-212881C31100@yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Thank you Bridget and Robert, I will  put all the winter growers to bed as
> well .
> Greetings
> Ottoline
>
> > On May 20, 2025, at 5:00?AM, pbs-request@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> wrote:
> >
> > ?Send pbs mailing list submissions to
> >    pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >
> > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
> >    https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
> >    pbs-request@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >
> > You can reach the person managing the list at
> >    pbs-owner@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >
> > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific
> > than "Re: Contents of pbs digest..."
> >
> >
> > List-Post:<mailto:pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > List-Archive:<http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php
> >
> >
> > Today's Topics:
> >
> >   1. SA group order ? (Ottoline Clapham)
> >   2. Re: SA group order ? (Bridget Wosczyna)
> >   3. Re: SA group order ? (Robert Lauf)
> >   4. Re: SA group order ? (xyzhou25@aol.com)
> >   5. Re: SA group order ? (Arnold Trachtenberg)
> >   6. Clarification on Group Order (Robert Lauf)
> >   7. Re: Clarification on Group Order (Nan Sterman)
> >   8. Re: Clarification on Group Order (Christine Doud)
> >   9. Re: Clarification on Group Order (Arnold Trachtenberg)
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 1
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 08:37:53 -0700
> > From: Ottoline Clapham <ottoline_clapham@yahoo.com>
> > To: pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > Subject: [pbs] SA group order ?
> > Message-ID: <9DDE3A8B-A9DD-4525-959E-A2CD375D147E@yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > My wonderful SA bulbs arrived. I have potted up the summer growing bulbs
> . I am going to leave the winter growing bulbs in the packets , do you
> think this is wise ? Or are you doing something else? Any advice will be
> much appreciated as I want the transition to go well.
> > Greetings from Yuba City 9b where it?s starting to get hot .
> > Ottoline
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 2
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 11:46:25 -0400
> > From: Bridget Wosczyna <fritchick@gmail.com>
> > To: Bulb Society Pacific <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Cc: Ottoline Clapham <ottoline_clapham@yahoo.com>,
> >    pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] SA group order ?
> > Message-ID: <361837B3-6398-4BFB-89FE-14A8B51E6BA0@gmail.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Hello!  I have been advised by our purveyors that all bulbs should be
> planted or potted immediately.
> > It is most important to give them a good shot at acclimating to their
> new environments and will help protect them as well. Cultural necessities
> are paramount, ie-if they need water while dormant or must be bone dry etc.
> > Kindly keep this in mind to assure your success for happy plants.
> > Best of
> > Bridget
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 11:38?AM, Ottoline Clapham via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?My wonderful SA bulbs arrived. I have potted up the summer growing
> bulbs . I am going to leave the winter growing bulbs in the packets , do
> you think this is wise ? Or are you doing something else? Any advice will
> be much appreciated as I want the transition to go well.
> >> Greetings from Yuba City 9b where it?s starting to get hot .
> >> Ottoline
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 3
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 15:58:47 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Robert Lauf <boblauf@att.net>
> > To: Bridget Wosczyna via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] SA group order ?
> > Message-ID: <1603609018.2164707.1747670327063@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> >
> > I emphatically agree.? Plant everything now!? Put the winter growers in
> a well-draining medium; small things should be planted with the tip just at
> soil level, whereas larger things generally should be partially exposed.?
> The culture tags should make this clear in individual cases.
> > After planting the winter growers, I give them one watering just to
> settle them in, then no more deliberate watering until they sprout in the
> fall.? But be aware that they might do some root growth in the meanwhile,
> which is why they should be planted.? Mine are in the dry corner of the
> greenhouse (out of reach of the auto misters) so they get no watering but
> do enjoy a bit of humidity while dormant.
> > I have ordered from SA Bulb four times in the past and so far almost
> everything established well and have grown fabulously since (to the point
> that I have seeds to share in the SX from time to time).
> > Good luck.
> > Bob? ?Zone 7 w more rain moving in
> >    On Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:46:52 AM EDT, Bridget Wosczyna via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!? I have been advised by our purveyors that all bulbs should be
> planted or potted immediately.
> > It is most important to give them a good shot at acclimating to their
> new environments and will help protect them as well. Cultural necessities
> are paramount, ie-if they need water while dormant or must be bone dry etc.
> > Kindly keep this in mind to assure your success for happy plants.
> > Best of
> > Bridget
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 11:38?AM, Ottoline Clapham via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?My wonderful SA bulbs arrived. I have potted up the summer growing
> bulbs . I am going to leave the winter growing bulbs in the packets , do
> you think this is wise ? Or are you doing something else? Any advice will
> be much appreciated as I want the transition to go well.
> >> Greetings from Yuba City 9b where it?s starting to get hot .
> >> Ottoline
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 4
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 16:46:28 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: "xyzhou25@aol.com" <xyzhou25@aol.com>
> > To: Bridget Wosczyna via pbs <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] SA group order ?
> > Message-ID: <1336740225.2181935.1747673188354@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> >
> > Good morning Bridget,
> > Just following up when the bulbs from SA will ship??
> > Thank you!Zeon
> >    On Monday, May 19, 2025 at 08:46:52 AM PDT, Bridget Wosczyna via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >
> > Hello!? I have been advised by our purveyors that all bulbs should be
> planted or potted immediately.
> > It is most important to give them a good shot at acclimating to their
> new environments and will help protect them as well. Cultural necessities
> are paramount, ie-if they need water while dormant or must be bone dry etc.
> > Kindly keep this in mind to assure your success for happy plants.
> > Best of
> > Bridget
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 11:38?AM, Ottoline Clapham via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?My wonderful SA bulbs arrived. I have potted up the summer growing
> bulbs . I am going to leave the winter growing bulbs in the packets , do
> you think this is wise ? Or are you doing something else? Any advice will
> be much appreciated as I want the transition to go well.
> >> Greetings from Yuba City 9b where it?s starting to get hot .
> >> Ottoline
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 5
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 17:20:40 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Arnold Trachtenberg <arnold140@verizon.net>
> > To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] SA group order ?
> > Message-ID: <1283031446.1204.1747675240021@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> >
> > Zeon et al:
> > The order was too large for one box. A large box moves us into another
> category so the order was split. The second box is scheduled in?this?week
> to the jfk area. It will be shipped after inspection to Bridget who will
> distribute to those who ordered?
> > Many of the first box folks??have already received their bulbs.?
> > We had everyone pay for their order so we could send the funds to SA.?
> > Lots of folks did a great deal of work on these orders. Bob Lauf
> deserves a big shoutout for his contributions and chasing down some very
> bureaucratic people in the system.????
> > We also had our Euro cousins place an order that?Uli and Martin
> coordinated.?
> > Enjoy the bounty and hopefully we will see the seeds of this project
> being donated to the SX in the future.?
> > Arnold?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
> >
> >
> > On Monday, May 19, 2025, 12:46 PM, xyzhou25--- via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >
> > Good morning Bridget,
> > Just following up when the bulbs from SA will ship??
> > Thank you!Zeon
> > ? ? On Monday, May 19, 2025 at 08:46:52 AM PDT, Bridget Wosczyna via pbs
> <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:?
> >
> > Hello!? I have been advised by our purveyors that all bulbs should be
> planted or potted immediately.
> > It is most important to give them a good shot at acclimating to their
> new environments and will help protect them as well. Cultural necessities
> are paramount, ie-if they need water while dormant or must be bone dry etc.
> > Kindly keep this in mind to assure your success for happy plants.
> > Best of
> > Bridget
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 11:38?AM, Ottoline Clapham via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?My wonderful SA bulbs arrived. I have potted up the summer growing
> bulbs . I am going to leave the winter growing bulbs in the packets , do
> you think this is wise ? Or are you doing something else? Any advice will
> be much appreciated as I want the transition to go well.
> >> Greetings from Yuba City 9b where it?s starting to get hot .
> >> Ottoline
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> > ?
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 6
> > Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 03:12:25 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Robert Lauf <boblauf@att.net>
> > To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: [pbs] Clarification on Group Order
> > Message-ID: <638599388.2446419.1747710745363@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> >
> > Several members ordered the 50 mixed iridaceae grab bag and were
> surprised to get separate bags of particular genera within this group.?
> That was necessary because the invoice must call out all the plants by
> genus and we have to have all those genera on our permit.? So I asked Leigh
> to pack each genus separately and I made sure our permit includes all the
> possible genera.? The culture cards on the bags show a particular species
> but you should expect that when your bulbs bloom there will indeed be an
> assortment.
> > Sorry for any confusion.
> > The second box has been sitting at DHL in Johannesburg for a week while
> Leigh tries to convince someone to put it on a plane.? I have no rational
> explanation for what has been going on there - some truly world-class
> nincompoopery the likes of which I never saw in 23 years at ORNL, and
> that's saying something.? Leigh and I hope we can get through this without
> one of us having a stroke.? So please bear with us.
> > Bob
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 7
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 20:21:00 -0700
> > From: Nan Sterman <nsterman@waterwisegardener.com>
> > To: Bulb Society Pacific <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Cc: Robert Lauf <boblauf@att.net>, Bulb Society Pacific
> >    <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] Clarification on Group Order
> > Message-ID:
> >    <31D60B07-E6B5-403E-A869-DD6FD11E8D81@waterwisegardener.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > ?Nincompoopery!?  Thank you for adding a great new word to my vocab!!!
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 8:12?PM, Robert Lauf via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ?Several members ordered the 50 mixed iridaceae grab bag and were
> surprised to get separate bags of particular genera within this group.
> That was necessary because the invoice must call out all the plants by
> genus and we have to have all those genera on our permit.  So I asked Leigh
> to pack each genus separately and I made sure our permit includes all the
> possible genera.  The culture cards on the bags show a particular species
> but you should expect that when your bulbs bloom there will indeed be an
> assortment.
> >> Sorry for any confusion.
> >> The second box has been sitting at DHL in Johannesburg for a week while
> Leigh tries to convince someone to put it on a plane.  I have no rational
> explanation for what has been going on there - some truly world-class
> nincompoopery the likes of which I never saw in 23 years at ORNL, and
> that's saying something.  Leigh and I hope we can get through this without
> one of us having a stroke.  So please bear with us.
> >> Bob
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 8
> > Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 23:31:57 -0700
> > From: Christine Doud <christinedoud@shasta.com>
> > To: Bulb Society Pacific <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] Clarification on Group Order
> > Message-ID: <16B5ECCB-89F3-4433-A285-55F26D1504E9@shasta.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >
> > Thanks for the explanation of the 50 bulb pack. I?m glad that we will
> have some variety. That?s what I hoped for.
> >
> > I have a tiny question. Many of the bulbs have started to send up
> greenery in the packets. So I did as advised - plant and water and put in
> the shade. But it?s likely they will continue to sprout and grow now - in
> or off season of course. Any advice in how I proceed given the sprouting?
>  They are all planted in moistened well draining soil in pots just below
> the surface.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > What is ORNL?
> > Christine
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 8:21?PM, Nan Sterman via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ??Nincompoopery!?  Thank you for adding a great new word to my vocab!!!
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>>> On May 19, 2025, at 8:12?PM, Robert Lauf via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> ?Several members ordered the 50 mixed iridaceae grab bag and were
> surprised to get separate bags of particular genera within this group.
> That was necessary because the invoice must call out all the plants by
> genus and we have to have all those genera on our permit.  So I asked Leigh
> to pack each genus separately and I made sure our permit includes all the
> possible genera.  The culture cards on the bags show a particular species
> but you should expect that when your bulbs bloom there will indeed be an
> assortment.
> >>> Sorry for any confusion.
> >>> The second box has been sitting at DHL in Johannesburg for a week
> while Leigh tries to convince someone to put it on a plane.  I have no
> rational explanation for what has been going on there - some truly
> world-class nincompoopery the likes of which I never saw in 23 years at
> ORNL, and that's saying something.  Leigh and I hope we can get through
> this without one of us having a stroke.  So please bear with us.
> >>> Bob
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> pbs mailing list
> >>> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >>> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >>> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >>> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Message: 9
> > Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 11:36:52 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Arnold Trachtenberg <arnold140@verizon.net>
> > To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > Subject: Re: [pbs] Clarification on Group Order
> > Message-ID: <1591214718.1352610.1747741012605@mail.yahoo.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> >
> > Oak Ridge National Lab
> > Arnold
> >
> >
> > Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
> >
> >
> > On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 2:32 AM, Christine Doud via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks for the explanation of the 50 bulb pack. I?m glad that we will
> have some variety. That?s what I hoped for.
> >
> > I have a tiny question. Many of the bulbs have started to send up
> greenery in the packets. So I did as advised - plant and water and put in
> the shade. But it?s likely they will continue to sprout and grow now - in
> or off season of course. Any advice in how I proceed given the sprouting??
> They are all planted in moistened well draining soil in pots just below the
> surface.
> > Thanks.
> >
> > What is ORNL??
> > Christine
> >
> >> On May 19, 2025, at 8:21?PM, Nan Sterman via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> ??Nincompoopery!?? Thank you for adding a great new word to my vocab!!!
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>>> On May 19, 2025, at 8:12?PM, Robert Lauf via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> ?Several members ordered the 50 mixed iridaceae grab bag and were
> surprised to get separate bags of particular genera within this group.?
> That was necessary because the invoice must call out all the plants by
> genus and we have to have all those genera on our permit.? So I asked Leigh
> to pack each genus separately and I made sure our permit includes all the
> possible genera.? The culture cards on the bags show a particular species
> but you should expect that when your bulbs bloom there will indeed be an
> assortment.
> >>> Sorry for any confusion.
> >>> The second box has been sitting at DHL in Johannesburg for a week
> while Leigh tries to convince someone to put it on a plane.? I have no
> rational explanation for what has been going on there - some truly
> world-class nincompoopery the likes of which I never saw in 23 years at
> ORNL, and that's saying something.? Leigh and I hope we can get through
> this without one of us having a stroke.? So please bear with us.
> >>> Bob
> >>> _______________________________________________
> >>> pbs mailing list
> >>> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >>> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >>> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >>> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> pbs mailing list
> >> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> >> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> >> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> >> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >>
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Subject: Digest Footer
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > End of pbs Digest, Vol 99, Issue 11
> > ***********************************
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 20 May 2025 09:29:55 -0700
> From: Christine Doud <christinedoud@shasta.com>
> To: Bulb Society Pacific <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> Subject: Re: [pbs] Clarification on Group Order
> Message-ID: <AEA88E06-5807-473A-B194-19C17A834D9A@shasta.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
> Thank you. Water I will.
> Christine
>
> > On May 20, 2025, at 6:34?AM, Robert Lauf via pbs <
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> wrote:
> >
> > ? If something is growing, water it.  Stop watering when it dies back.
> Eventually it will get in sync with the seasons.  Note that I only grow one
> or two irids so I'm not an expert and if anyone has more specific advice I
> hope they will weigh in on this.
> > Bob
> >
> >
> > I have a tiny question. Many of the bulbs have started to send up
> greenery in the packets. So I did as advised - plant and water and put in
> the shade. But it?s likely they will continue to sprout and grow now - in
> or off season of course. Any advice in how I proceed given the sprouting?
> They are all planted in moistened well draining soil in pots just below the
> surface.
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > pbs mailing list
> > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> > https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> > PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Subject: Digest Footer
>
> _______________________________________________
> pbs mailing list
> pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
> https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
> Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
> PBS Forum latest:
> https://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbsforum/index.php/…
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of pbs Digest, Vol 99, Issue 12
> ***********************************
>
_______________________________________________
pbs mailing list
pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net
https://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…
Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>
PBS Forum https://…


More information about the pbs mailing list