In message , Sacha
writes
On 2010-03-15 22:50:01 +0000, "Ben Short" said:

My wife planted a few dozen bulba last year and none of them have
come up this year. Someone said to her that bulbs don't come up and
one must buy them sprouting ansd then plant them.
Can anyone help please.
Ben

They take much better if planted 'in the green'. Prices vary hugely so
check before you buy. We've just sent 2000 to someone in NE England
and all our stock here has gone, so I'm not touting! They are
immensely popular and start streaming out as soon as they come in. You
need to be looking now or it will be too late. The little bulbs you
buy in packets are all-too-often dried out and lifeless.

Although they are not necessarily from a known source there are zillions
available on E-bay at the moment. I've just ordered a relatively small
amount in the green (which almost all are at the moment) from someone
who has a very strong seller's reputation. Most of the reputable
nurseries, such as Sacha's, seem to be receiving great demand. It seems
that the galanthophiles are on the march!

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