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Forum: Beginner Gardening QuestionsReplies: 7, Views: 47
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enidcandles
Enid, OK

October 28, 2009
10:27 AM

Post #7216564

I was digging irises out of my sisters yard and dug up some bulbs. They might be the size of a small apple, roots on bottom, kinda looks like an onion with brownish skin. Anyway, I was going to plant them today but I won't be able to finish my bed so need to hold them for a week or so. It is going to rain here for a few days. Can I just leave them in the shed in a paper bag? Any suggestions?
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)

October 28, 2009
02:00 PM

Post #7217263

So long as they stay cool and dry they should be just fine for a few days. Just don't let them freeze.
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)

October 29, 2009
09:19 AM

Post #7220011

those sound like my mystery lilies. I think others called them Naked Ladies or Surprise Lilies. They put up green fronds that look like daffodils in the spring but then die off. In late July they sprout up a stalk that can grow literally 2 feet in a day or two with the prettiest pink lilies in sets of 4.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/517/

This message was edited Oct 29, 2009 8:21 AM
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)

October 29, 2009
09:22 AM

Post #7220020

Hey babeegirl. How are ya? I have a bunch of the yellow Lycoris, lemme know if ya want some.

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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)

October 29, 2009
09:26 AM

Post #7220030

oh! those are gorgeous! sure I'll take some:) I have tons of French Harmony marigold seeds, enough for 3 football fields, and Mammoth striped sunflowers to trade. I can also send you some of the pink lilies if you want some of those too:)
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)

October 29, 2009
09:31 AM

Post #7220042

I think pink for yellow would be wonderful...grin how many do you want...lol
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)

October 29, 2009
09:32 AM

Post #7220046

I think I can get out about a dozen or so of the pink probably by Saturday or Sunday. It's pouring down today but dry for the next couple of days.
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)

October 29, 2009
09:34 AM

Post #7220049

Sounds lovely...rain here too. see ya in D-mail

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