DESCRIPTION OF ITEM FOR BID:
You are bidding on a small-size bulb at least 1 year old and about 1/2" in diameter which should bloom within 3 years. If you start with seeds they should reach a blooming size in 4-6 years. The roots are well developed so it should transplant easily. Bulbs will be freshly dug, shipped bare root and with leaves March-November. In the winter months the leaves may be absent.
WE SIZE OUR BULBS APPROXIMATELY BY
Jumbo bulb – has bloomed at least 2 years, close to the maximum size for that particular plant (6+ years old)
Large bulb - should bloom this year or next (3+ years old, close to, or at blooming size)
Medium bulb - should bloom in 1-2 years (at least 2 years old)
Small bulb - should bloom 2-4 years (current year or 1-2 year old offset)
Seedling bulb - started from seed (usually in its first year of growth unless otherwise stated)