I've ordered from Burpee, Brecks, Wayside Gardens, Springvalley Nursery, and we had a terribly dry summer and I emailed them and they have a guarantee and are sending all the ones (there were a lot!) that didn't grow for me, again this fall to try again!

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PattyM

I know what you mean when you say money is tight, prices have been going up, especially gas; yet our salaries seem ot be going nowhere. I usually offer to help neighbours divide their perennials and the odd ask here or there. Usually, when I divide perennials, I ask if I can take a small division (one or two daylily 'bulbs') and the person will, in most cases, be more than happy to give them to you. I find that most often, people need help with their daylilies and peonies most, because they start to bloom less and the person gets worried. When I see an over crowded clump or whatever, I explain to them why they should divide it, chances are they already know that, but are just too lazy to get their hands dirty.

I've never bought bulbs before (I always buy those $2 perennial transplants from WalMart) so can't really tell you if it's worth it, but I've seen like 20 bulbs of the same thing for $11.98. I guess the only thing I would spend $35 is on 80 saffron crocus bulbs (fat chance of finding such a deal)! (BTW, I think you could have enough saffron to sell if ou wait ten years or so for them to multiply, LOL)

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Try Wal-Mart or Lowes. You may have to wait a few weeks before they put their bulbs out.

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Sandy R.

If there is one thing that I don't need it's irises, lol. In the past 2 days I've probably given away over 100 plants!! Thanks for all the tips, I guess I'll just try to be patient (not my strong suit) and wait for lowe's and walmart to get some bulbs in.

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Sarah - Zone 5b/6

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I guess I'll just try to be patient (not my strong suit) and wait for lowe's and walmart to get some bulbs in.

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Hey Sarah, you're in the same general area that I am, so you probably won't have to wait that long before they start showing up in the stores!

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What exactly are you looking for Sarah? If you're looking for some of the more unique bulbs like the pink & white Daffodils, you won't find them there, I know I've checked! Do you have a Lowe's or Home Depot near you? They carry a pretty good variety too!

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Oh, and yes, we just got a Lowe's last year, and a home depot the year before. All conveniently located next to Walmart! Also, I've got (what I consider) to be a really great nursery nearby who I know will be carrying things like lilies, crocus, and other bulbous things in Sept/Oct.

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Sarah - Zone 5b/6

Thanks for the tip patches--I know that a lot of the local businesses will order something if they think a lot of people are interested in it. I've already called the nursery once about the bulbs I'm wanting and they said that they usually carry, most of them. So, hopefully, they will carry them soon.

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Sarah - Zone 5b/6

i havent been too happy with much of what ive ordered online. im sticking with local bought stuff from now on. seems like the online places always ship too late for planting in my area.
i think they have thier timetables messed up

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Porter, that's kind of what I was telling Sarah about buying online. If you're not pleased with the quality of what you receive (which a lot of times leaves a lot to be desired) you have the hassle of trying to return it and if it's bulbs then it's almost too late to buy others and plant them.

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I wish I lived near you too!! I actually have a ton of daffodils buried out in the yard from a previous owner and I'm waiting for the weather to cool so I can go do some random digging and see if I can find them. I just love daffodils. I asked for a few catalogs off the internet, so we'll see what pans out with that.

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Sarah - Zone 5b/6

squirrels just LOVE crocus...i planted over 40 the first fall i was in the house...they got every last one.

what you can do to deter them is plant the bulbs and then put down some kind of chicken wire or grating - just place it so that that the holes are above the bulbs (so they can grow through them). you can cover the wire/grating with soil and or mulch to cover it up.

i'd done that with my tulips (another fav of the squirrels) and i didn't lose one bulb.

Oh, and thanks for your idea too, *Joclyn* (please forgive me, I typed for 36 hours over the past four days, and I'm a bit dyslexic this morning).

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