Unknown bulbs need to be stored for a week or so

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enidcandles Enid, OK Oct 28, 2009

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?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 28, 2009

So long as they stay cool and dry they should be just fine for a few days. Just don't let them freeze.

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Mojoquilter Wichita, KS(Zone 6a) Oct 29, 2009

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/

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 29, 2009

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

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Mojoquilter Wichita, KS(Zone 6a) Oct 29, 2009

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:)

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 29, 2009

I think pink for yellow would be wonderful....grin how many do you want....lol

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Mojoquilter Wichita, KS(Zone 6a) Oct 29, 2009

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.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Oct 29, 2009

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

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