We're getting ready to order up some bulbs for that 10'x30' bed I just
cleared this summer. The bed has a crabapple in the center and there are
other trees in the front that keep the area fairly well shaded during
spring/summer as well, so I want to find some varieties that will bloom
early as well as some that are somewhat shade tolerant so the bed doesn't
just die as soon as the trees leaf out.

Any suggestions?

James