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Re: Questions/Black Dragon Lily

The RHS encyclopedia divides LILIUM into 9 divisions; division 6 being
trumpet and aurelain hybrids. It states that these hybrids are derived form
asiatis species inluding L.regale, L.henryi, L. sargentiae. THere are 4 sub
divisions a) trumpet shaped, b) bowl shaped, c) very shallow bowl shaped,
and d) distinctly recurved flowers.  Black Dragon is in the 6a division and
is described as "bearing stout racimes of large, scented, outward facing,
trumpet shaped flowers, dark purplish red outside and white within in early
summer. 5' high
Hope that this helps
Jean W.
Toronto, Canada
-----Original Message-----
From: Gail Lussier <lussier@fas.harvard.edu>
To: seeds-list@eskimo.com <seeds-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Thursday, September 10, 1998 4:43 PM
Subject: Questions/Black Dragon Lily


>Hi everyone,
>
>I sent this message to the perennials list but received no answer so I
>thought I would try this list. To keep on topic, I sowed these seeds in
>November, 1997, covered the soil with a layer of course sand, and left out
>in a covered cold frame until they germinated.
>They were then brought in and put under lights.
>
>I remember the discussion on the seeds-list a while back about leaving
>lilies in their pot for 2 years, but I don't know if this applies to those
>gardeners without a greenhouse. I have 4 of these in one pot and am
>concerned about their fate if I leave them in this pot and put it in a cold
>frame for the winter. I'm in (normally cold) Massachusetts, Zone 6.
>
>There is plenty of very pretty top growth now and they probably could be
>planted this year.
>
>When I do plant them, what is the best way to untangle their roots?
>I guess I expected to see 4 bulbs when I took a look, but their
>roots are thick, white, fleshy and very intermingled. They have pretty much
>used up the soil. I doubt if I could just tease them apart.
>
>Last questions...what is the Latin for this lily and what kind is it?
>My reference, Botanica by R.G. Turner, Jr. lists it under "Trumpet and
>Aurelian Hybrids". Aurelian in this case not meaning "a student or
>collector of butterflies" :). Can someone point me to a picture of the
>leaves for this plant so I can be sure I have what I think I have.
>
>Botanica, by the way is a lovely book for pictures, but lacking in in-depth
>information.
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Gail
>
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