I'm not much of a liliophile, I haven't had much introduction besides the common
hybrids seen in big box stores, one lily tho that does catch my eye is Lilium
wenshanense! It has a great cream flower with a dark almost chocolate color
stamen! This lily is slowly causing me to cheat on my Amaryllids!
Josh Young
Anderson, IN
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From: James Waddick <jwaddick@kc.rr.com>
To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 10:39:53 AM
Subject: [pbs] Lilies of China
Dear Friends,
I read the newest 'Bulb Garden'* with interest as always, especially the
cover article on Quarryhill Gardens and Chinese lilies, but was sort of
surprised to miss mention of Lilium rosthornii. This is apparently rather
uncommon in nature and some literature references suggest it is simply a form of
the closely related L. henryi.
Mine just happens to be blooming now and I wonder how widely this is grown.
I got mine directly from China a few years ago and it has slowly developed into
a few blooming stems.
Appreciate comments from liliophiles. Best Jim W.
* The Bulb Garden is the official publication for members of the Pacific Bulb
society NOT members of this list which has the same name. Paid membership is
required and recommended.
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