Hippeastrum: the gardener's amaryllis

James Waddick jwaddick@kc.rr.com
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 13:31:33 PDT
Dear all;
	I just got my copy of this delightful book by Veronica Read, 
the National Collection holder. I don't recall any mention on this 
list. It is a joint Timber Press/RHS publication from earlier this 
year.
	I admit not having read much more than the Table of Contents 
and a few pages. The photo section was a revelation to me. An 
enormous number of interesting selections and hybrids in the 
horticultural world. I fear severe Hippeastrum lust developing. 
Perhaps the need for a group order of mini-hybrids from Miyake 
Nursery in Japan (to paraphrase Homer Simpson " Drool").
	I hope someone knowledgeable about this group and this book 
will respond with intelligent comments. I am blinded by the glory.

	Maybe a group discount might be arranged too.

	More later as my head stops spinning.

		Best	Jim W.

-- 
Dr. James W. Waddick
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Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
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