Wild true hyacinths
Russell Stafford, Odyssey Bulbs (Wed, 07 Apr 2004 08:03:57 PDT)
Yes, Jim, I grow straight Hyacinthus orientalis (it's in bloom now). You
will find a photo on my website. The species offers the durability and
fragrance of the hybrids but none of the stiffness or gaudiness. It also
increases well by offsets.
Russell
At 09:15 AM 4/7/2004 -0500, you wrote:
Dear all;
As the hyacinths are looking past their peak, I got to wondering-
dangerous, I know.
Does anyone grow the species instead of these gaudy cultivars?
Russell Stafford
Odyssey Bulbs
8984 Meadow Lane, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103
269-471-4642
http://www.odysseybulbs.com/