With the comments being a little "lopsided" in favor of those who question the process of microwaving pollen to encourage bulbs which tend to be "self sterile", I am reminded of another "discussion" several years ago when I was questioned about a miniature Scadoxus puniceus in my collection. I was told that there is no such Scadoxus in the literature and thus, I must be "wrong" or mistaken. Well, I now have three clones of the "miniature" Scadoxus, and Dr Koopowitz has two clones. I was never "shaken" by the "nay-sayers", and now I know that I was/am right. There were those who questioned my Scadoxus puniceus alba. Now there are those out there who have them. I also have a variegated Veltheimia bracteata lemon flame. I have been admonished that it is just "badly virused". It is now eight years in my garden with NO virus spread, many seedlings all variegated with NO throwbacks, and it is just a beautiful as ever. In a year or two, I hope to have another "new" bulb that will be questioned. Well, seeing is believing. The Creator's variety of types and forms is beyond my comprehension!!! Not "doubting" Doug