Thanks Margaret! They were planted outside but have been drying for some time now but the roots are still very lively. I usually put them into storage a few days after I dig them and they've been fine,(no mold or rot), but only a few of them bloom when I replant them so I'm hoping by doing them your way more of them will re-bloom. When the roots were still looking so good after they had been drying so long, I wondered if I had misunderstood about how long to dry them so I really appreciate you getting back to me.