Bulbs: Bulbs resources thread, 1 by Terry

Terry wrote:
Finding a particular variety to buy

1) PlantScout has several vendors that carry various many types of bulbs. Here's a list of the results when searching for "Tulipa": http://davesgarden.com/ps/search.php?search_text=Tulipa&subm...

You can always search for a particular cultivar, too - here's an example of searching for Colocasia 'Fontanesii': http://davesgarden.com/ps/search.php?search_text=Fontanesii

Hint: Clicking on the company name in the second column will let you browse that company's entire PlantScout product list.

2) You may find advertised specials in our Classified Ads forum - be sure to check there for special deals and offers, many of which are just for DG members: http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/bulletins/
(Vendors or members with excess plants for sale: be sure to check out this cost-effective tool for advertising your products!)

3) The Garden Watchdog also has several categories devoted to bulbs, including:

Caladiums & Elephant Ears: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=134&submit=...
Cannas: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=144&submit=...
Daffodils: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=127&submit=...
Gladiolus: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=115&submit=...
Spring-blooming Bulbs: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=35&submit=G...
Summer-blooming Bulbs: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=124&submit=...
Heirloom Bulbs: http://davesgarden.com/gwd/advanced.php?category=77&submit=G...

As you can see, using the pull-down list is the best way to find a category (see screenshot below to see how it works.)

P.S. When you've ordered from a company listed in the Watchdog, be sure to leave feedback - what you know helps others!