Our supply of mesh bags is in need or replenishment. Can you recommend a good (inexpensive, fast) source for the ones which will hold 1 to 6 bulbs?
Author: George Dorner, Illinois
Got into daffodils because deer ate my tulips. Was pushed into the ADS by Charles Wheatley. Was President of the ADS from 2009-2011. Enjoyed being co-chair of the 2009 ADS Convention with wife, Mary, and Jill Griese. Live in NW burbs of Chicago.
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