The December issue of The Plantsman contains a superb article on Haemanthus by that master grower and lucid writer, Graham Duncan of Kirstenbosch. In it he describes the variation within the genus, distribution of the species and provides very thorough guidance on how to grow them. Many species are illustrated by photographs taken either by Graham Duncan or other photographers, including some amazing groups of wild plants photographed by Colin Paterson-Jones. John Grimshaw Sycamore Cottage Colesbourne Nr Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9NP Tel. 01242 870567 Website: http://www.colesbournegardens.org.uk/