Hippeastrum: the gardener's amaryllis
James Waddick (Wed, 15 Sep 2004 13:31:33 PDT)

Dear all;
I just got my copy of this delightful book by Veronica Read,
the National Collection holder. I don't recall any mention on this
list. It is a joint Timber Press/RHS publication from earlier this
year.
I admit not having read much more than the Table of Contents
and a few pages. The photo section was a revelation to me. An
enormous number of interesting selections and hybrids in the
horticultural world. I fear severe Hippeastrum lust developing.
Perhaps the need for a group order of mini-hybrids from Miyake
Nursery in Japan (to paraphrase Homer Simpson " Drool").
I hope someone knowledgeable about this group and this book
will respond with intelligent comments. I am blinded by the glory.

Maybe a group discount might be arranged too.

More later as my head stops spinning.

Best Jim W.

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Dr. James W. Waddick
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