Hello Bob, I didn't know they have Yankee humor out where you live...smile. You are quick. As a long time galanthopile, I am usually torn between feeling the usual misery at not many others being known to me and great anticipation and hopes for the end of Febrary on. I would be far less miserable if I knew other galanthophiles in this country who would like to chat on a galanthophile list, say on yahoo, and who would be interested in trading or otherwise, some of the more unusual bulbs of this charming flower. Is there anyone who has bought from some of the wonderful growers in England. I highly recommend Judy's website which has a wonderful page on increasing stock by scaling with exceptional photos. _http://www.judyssnowdrops.co.uk/index.html_ (http://www.judyssnowdrops.co.uk/index.html) Is there anyone out there who can direct me through the perils of getting a CITES permit for English galanthus, with appropriate warnings or experiences. As I have thought for many years, it is such a shame that we don't have some enterprising business minded soul who could act as middleman for processing group orders. As well, does anyone know Charles Cresson's email address? Paige, the person with whom to consult is Diane Whitehead, a great plantswoman, who grows galanthus with great success among many other bulbs, and who has, I assume, environmental conditions similar to yours. Galanthus does well enough for me although some, like Primrose Warburg and Anglesey Abbey seem not to want to divide. Always praying that squirrels or chipmunks don't move these, as well as remove labels...sigh. I would love to hear privately from any interested in the above possibilities. We still have decent snow cover, and although I feel it depressing, I am glad that there is the insulation for the more tender plants or those which tend to jump the gun in a warm spell. And, thankfully, it seems the coast has suffered the storms so familiar to us here in Ithaca, NY. Best, Marcia Brown Meigs In a message dated 1/29/2011 10:39:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
Bob, you don't say what kinds of snowdrop are blooming in your garden in > Denver
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