Re: Crinum

For those who might be interested and who can make more sense out of 
this than I can:
http://www.doofus.org/Crinum/crinpics/fig_55.html
*Fig. 55:* */Crinum abyssinicum/*, also a sessile flowered /Ornatae / 
member, was first introduced to California by Luther Burbank. Several 
variants have been collected since. I have three which for genetic 
distinctions fail to cross, but will outcross with other members of the 
series. /Crinum schimperi/, a larger form, is closely allied, as is /C. 
album/ (ex /C. yemense/) and the humid tropical /C. scabrum/ and /C. 
zeylanicum./ Since /C. abysinnicum/ is a high semi-desert form, it, like 
/C. schimperi/, is well adapted to the dry summers of California and is 
a good breeder. A number of hybrids have viable pollen, like 'Peach 
Blow', a cross with /C. americanum/.

But this picture looks closest to mine- I wish there was more info about 
all of them- like frangrance??  
http://www.doofus.org/Crinum/crinpics/fig_66.html


Theresa W. wrote:
> I've done some hunting, and apparently several variety do better in dry 
> areas.  There are a couple of species that look similar to  mine, but 
> who knows which one it really is.  Crinum moorei, Crinum abyssicum, 
> */Crinum x pranianum/* (which is a cross between the first two I listed 
> done by Luther Burbank)- the picture I found looks closest, and also 
> maybe Crinum jagus.  Mine has just the fainted hint of pink at the edges 
> of the petals and the flower stack is actually quite red (clearly 
> distinct from the other green foliage).
>
> Theresa
>
> Theresa W. wrote:
>   
>> Pictures????
>> Theresa
>>
>> Daryl wrote:
>>     
>>> My Crinum 'Ellen Bosanquet' has finally bloomed this year. It's been 
>>> in the ground for at least 5 years with no joy, though the common 
>>> 'Milk and Wine' has bloomed well every year.
>>>
>>> I'm a bit surprised that it survives for you.
>>>
>>>
>>> d
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zemuly Sanders" 
>>> <zsanders@midsouth.rr.com>
>>> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
>>> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 4:52 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Crinum
>>>
>>>
>>>       
>>>> Beautiful, Theresa.  I must have been on drugs when I thought my C. 
>>>> Ellen Basenquat had bloomed earlier this year because it is blooming 
>>>> now. <DUH!> I'll try to get out to take pictures of it.  C. Fred 
>>>> Howard has not bloomed yet -- at least I don't think it has.
>>>> zem
>>>> zone 7
>>>> West TN
>>>>         
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