I have had 'Carolina Beauty' in the ground for several years here (Zone 6/7). It is white and somewhat fragrant. Can't remember where I got it. Dell -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of James Waddick Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:50 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: [pbs] Scented Crinum xpowellii ?? Dear Friends, I know there are far more knowledgeable Crinum-holics here who can give an opinion on this questions - Are there many nicely scented Hardy Crinum? This started a few days ago when a new (to me) Crinum opened its first flowers. It is from the late Les Hannibal's garden and has no name. It is obviously an x powellii. The flowers are large wide-petalled and a luscious pale pink. I noticed a decidedly pleasant floral scent when I walked by. Most x. powellii have no or the faintest of scent to them.. well most hardy Crinum have almost no scent. This stood out. Are there well scented Hardy Crinum? Typical pink and 'alba x powellii are almost without a scent and the strongest is still very mild, but this Hannibal pink is definite and pronounced - far stronger and nicer than any other in the garden. Is this a fluke or a goal of Les Hannibal ? Can anyone suggest some well scented hardy Crinum? I know scent is as much in the mind as the nose of the sniffer, but this example is striking. Many thanks for your responses. Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F + _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/