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Re: [PRIMROSES] Variegated Hosta propagation

In a message dated 98-01-05 05:46:33 EST, Hubert.Agback@MAILBOX.SWIPNET.SE
writes:

<<
 Clyde Crockett suggested that variegated hostas may result from sowing seed
 from variegated mother plants.

 Nancy Swell commented:
 <I think that the odds are almost nonexistant>
  >>
I thought Nancy's statement was a comment on my question: What is the
probability of getting a variegated seedling from the seed of a solid-color
hosta?

I recognize that the great majority of variegated and streaked plants are
mutations and the like; however, I think Hubert's statement is somewhat an
exaggeration. What about all those crosses of Aden and the Lachmans that were
the product of having  a variegated pod parent? These resulted in new
variegated seedlings. (I am fully aware that MOST of these had as the pollen
parent another variegated or a streaked hosta.)

Also, what about using a Dorothy Benedict hybrid as a pod parent--one is apt
to get a variegated seedling, no?

Maybe I am missing something here. Hubert, please clarify.

Thanks!

Clyde Crockett
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