Doreen, Just wondering; How do you mail the bulbils? What do you do to protect them from being crushed and drying out in the mail? Thanks, Jeny

More than likely the Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri). The seeds are hard to germinate and usually require fire and smoke. One method is to sow the seeds in potting mix, then burn pine needles over it. Once the needles are burned completely, water the entire flat. It may take several months for he seeds to germinate. I've never had any luck myself germinating them. So I rely on just buying the plant. It can be found at most native CA nurseries. Down here in S. Cal, it's Theodore Payne. Up North it might be Las Pilitas. The plants like dry summers and grows in fairly warm conditions. Usually in the dry foothills. They spread quickly if not kept in check. I had a plant growing and it took over my entire backyard. I had to dig it out. But the flowers are magnificent. Fried egg poppy.

Wow! Your poppies and lilies are GORGEOUS! I planted some of the same poppy seeds from B&D but they never germinated for me :-(. I will order more from them this fall. Your yellow lily is beautiful, but it is not 'Conca d'Or'. It looks more like a yellow LA lily. 'Conca d'Or' is much larger in both plant and bloom and has much of the look and poise of an Oriental lily. I have six plants that have buds barely an inch long right now, even though my one LA lily (which I suspect might be 'Salmon Classic') is in glorious full bloom just like yours. Do you grow any other types of lilies? I have a couple of buds of Lilium regale that just opened this morning. What fragrance! And I have an Asiatic called 'Rosepoint Lace' that I have fallen in love with. Lilies (and poppies too) are such amazing garden plants. I am always surprised that more people don't grow them.

Vic, yes I still have the dogwood. Email me at mixonpecan@bellsouth.net for us to trade shipping addresses. flowersoffate, I do have some named ones, here is the list, Gardenia Dr. W. Van Fleet Felicite et Perpetue Dorothy Perkins Crimson Rambler Cherokee Rose Let me know. Thank you, Monique