Dear Jim, Your note re the x Howardia reminded me that I had intended to write now, at the end of Lycoris season, to say again how much I've enjoyed the bulbs from those imports you managed so long ago now. As I have told many people, my only regret about them is that I did not acquire scads more at that time. On several occasions I've had people stop, pull in the driveway, and come up to the door to ask about the ones out front. So, thanks again. I'll be passing along starts of a couple of species to others again this year as soon as I collect seeds and they're fully dormant. I didn't realize Zephyranthes, Sprekelia, and Hippeastrum were interfertile. Maybe I'll try something when the Sprekelia flower next. I certainly haven't had any luck crossing the two plants I have with each other. Hope you are staying safe and healthy in these crazy times. Best from Cathy. Steve On 9/19/2020 12:17 PM, James Waddick via pbs wrote: > Dear PBS Friends, > > As I am cleaning up and prepping for winter, I have a pot of x Howardara ‘Riley Kate’ available for trade. The pot is well established with 4 or 5 growing heads (or 6 ?). This is a very rare triple hybrid between a Rain Lily (Zephyranthes) crossed with a Mexican Aztec lily (Sprekelia) and this hybrid crossed with an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum). The resulting flower resembles a brilliant red Rain Lily. Not widely grown or available, it is believed to be hardy to at least Zone 7, but should grow where ever Rain Lilies are happy. > > I would like to trade the entire pot full for something else (rain lilies do terrible and none have been hardy outdoors in Kansas City). If you are interested please send email ONLY to jwaddick@kc.rr.com and we can deal. I grow a wide range of hardy and tropical plants, bulbs, perennials and would expect something equally special from interested traders. Tempt me. > > PLEASE no messages on this web page forum. Many thanks Jim W. > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net > http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…