I think they will grow, but like you said, what is the quality? I have recently ordered some bulbs from an online source, and now I can see why people talk about the quality of certain vendors versus big box stores. While the price is still a factor to me, but by ordering (a particular variety) of the same kind of bulbs I could pick up locally at some store, I can see the difference. Having said that, if we can take care of our plants, we may still be able to turn some cheap finds into great specimens.

I do believe that's a good possibility. I top grafted one myself and it's sitting up on the gravel now awaiting planting. It is quite striking. IOW weeping Katsura.

Wow! You are one lucky person! I go to the Dollar Tree, but have never seen anything like that! Must have just been your store!!! I notice a lot of the stores don't get the same products even in the same town! There are 2 in the the large town we go to the Drs, and shop, and neither have the same thing at the same time! :( Proud for you that you were able to get such a great deal!! Good For You!! Can't wait to see the pictures!! Love To You All, Creek

I use Dollar General's container soil. It's $3 a bag, and it has fertilizer in it. Very light and nice soil. I used it for tomatoes last year, and they did great.