Questions concerning Sprekelia howardii
Douglas Westfall (Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:52:02 PST)

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