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Nov 23, 2016 12:50 AM CST
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Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)
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On an earlier thread I mentioned that for the very first time, I had a spring planted seedling that sent up a scape very late in the season. A seedling that blooms the first year from seed is most unusual here in Iowa where hybridizers normally have to wait at least two seasons to see any blooms. When frost threatened, I cut the scape and put it in a vase on an east windowsill. Buds began to turn brown, and I was afraid I wouldn't get to see a bloom after all. I cut off all the remaining buds but one, shortened the scape, and hoped for the best. Above is my reward for my efforts. Smiling
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Nov 23, 2016 7:08 AM CST
Name: Fred Manning
Lillian Alabama

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Very nice bloom Larry, worth the effort.
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Nov 23, 2016 11:42 AM CST
Name: Ginny G
Central Iowa (Zone 5a)
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Lovely Bloom LarryR! Glad to know your plan of action worked and you were rewarded! Hurray! Hurray!
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Nov 23, 2016 11:53 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Foliage Fan Cottage Gardener Tip Photographer Composter
Organic Gardener Charter ATP Member Garden Photography Houseplants Hybridizer Cat Lover
Nice to see you posting, Fred. Many thanks for the compliment. I tip my hat to you.

Here are some of your creations blooming in our gardens this year:

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Lillian's Alabama Pride

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Lillian's Crazy Arms


Lillian's John Falk

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Your seedling HB10-16 Manning 607
Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!
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Nov 23, 2016 11:54 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Foliage Fan Cottage Gardener Tip Photographer Composter
Organic Gardener Charter ATP Member Garden Photography Houseplants Hybridizer Cat Lover
Many thanks, Ginny. Lots of anticipation before that bud opened!
Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!
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Nov 23, 2016 11:55 AM CST
Name: Karen
Southeast PA (Zone 6b)
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Stunning daylilies and photography!
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Nov 23, 2016 11:56 AM CST
Name: Ginny G
Central Iowa (Zone 5a)
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Gorgeous blooms there LarryR! Looks like Fred has served you well I tip my hat to you. I tip my hat to you.
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Nov 23, 2016 12:45 PM CST
Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)
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Wonderful news, Larry! Your efforts paid off. Isn't it amazing how curiosity gets to us just wondering what colors will show up on a seedling Big Grin It is such an exciting time watching a seedling bloom.

You have some real beauties of Fred's there..... Lovey dubby Lovey dubby Lillian's Crazy Arms Lovey dubby Lovey dubby
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Nov 24, 2016 9:26 AM CST
Name: Mary
Crown Point, Indiana (Zone 5b)
Congratulations Larry, that bloom is so beautiful, and looks like it is huge!
I are sooooo smart!
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Nov 24, 2016 9:31 AM CST
Name: Fred Manning
Lillian Alabama

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Thanks for posting the blooms Larry, looks like your growing well.
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Nov 24, 2016 9:49 AM CST
Name: Becky
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
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I, too, love that seedling! Very, very nice!!! Your blooms and photos are always noteworthy, Larry! Thanks for sharing them on this November week! Thank You!
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Dec 2, 2016 8:03 PM CST
Name: Deborah
midstate South Carolina (Zone 8a)
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I agree with all of the above. Hurray! Hurray!
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Dec 4, 2016 4:03 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge) Foliage Fan Cottage Gardener Tip Photographer Composter
Organic Gardener Charter ATP Member Garden Photography Houseplants Hybridizer Cat Lover
Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments. I tip my hat to you.
Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!
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