Jim, Amaryllidaceae, Alliaceae, Lilaceae ............ Has anyone yet come to any firm conclusions; and whilst I've a lot of faith in science, there's still so much work that needs to be done to understand many relationships. Remember it's only really the superior ovary that CURRENTLY places Tulbaghia in the alliaceae, and the umbellate inflorescence is a usual character for Amaryllidacae. However, I completely agree with you, as incredible as it sounds. I'm helping Edinburgh RBG with a study into Tulbaghia at the moment. If there is an intergeneric cross out there I must find out, and find out as much as I can, and for it may help best place Tulbaghia. I don't want to cause any controvercy about plant breeding, I just need to know if other people have heard the same rumours, as they have originated from a very good source, which shall remain anonymous. Best Wishes, Dave Websites: http://www.theafricangarden.com/ http://www.crocosmiaheritage.com/ Address: David Fenwick NCCPG National Collection of Crocosmia with Chasmanthe and Tulbaghia The African Garden 96 Wasdale Gardens Estover Plymouth Devon England PL6 8TW --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com/). Version: 6.0.501 / Virus Database: 299 - Release Date: 15/07/03 _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php