Lily fragrances
Kenneth Hixson (Sun, 28 Dec 2003 00:45:39 PST)

Hi, Jane
L washingtonianum-

there is said to be a low-elevation population from the southern
Willamette Valley that was easier to grow, but I don't know anyone who has
it, and the native population is no doubt long eradicated by farming).

The bulb(s?) that I have are from the local, low elevation
population; unfortunately, there only seems to be one clone and it does
not self. I've been looking for a pollen source to get seeds, so far
without luck. The scales are long, narrow and thin, and curved. I haven't
tried to scale it, it probably would need a spoon or something to get them
off at the basal plate. I do have the equipment to tissue culture some
scales, all I lack is the ambition.
The plant is unique in having no spotting and I'd like to see it
preserved. How has been the problem.
Ken