In a message dated 8/15/05 6:21:48 PM, rarebulbs@earthlink.net writes: << I received my named X amarystites, indicating a cross between A. belladonna and Cybisitetes. I have also read that it is a selection of A. belladonna, and not a hybrid, as well as that it is a hybrid between A. belladonna and Brunsvigia. Can anyone clear this up? >> Diana, This is not knowable with any certainty until someone does some DNA analysis--I would dearly love to know for sure what is in these "Amaryllis belladonna hybrids" Best wishes, Bill the Bulb Baron <A HREF="http://www.billthebulbbaron.com/">Bill the Bulb Baron.com</A> William R.P. Welch P.O. Box 1736 (UPS: 264 West Carmel Valley Road) Carmel Valley, CA 93924-1736, USA Phone/fax (831) 659-3830