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virginiarose

Jun 9, 2012 12:20 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

Continental Divide- is at NHH and Hostasdirect but out of stock at both, you best bet is to call them because they might have one or two in the back that they will sell you.

Coal Miner- in stock at Hostasdirect.http://www.hostasdirect.com/coal-miner-hosta

Dune Boy- no results

Golden gate is in stock at http://www.pineforestgardens.c...

Gotham-no results

Tobacco Road.- in stock at http://www.jimshostas.com/cgi-...

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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lovemyhouse

Jun 9, 2012 1:16 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Cindi and Betty, the only reason I can name those is because they are smallllllll collections.

I would probably have a lot more if my lot were larger than 60 x 120.

It is so much fun to see photos of everyone's gardens with their abundance and beauty. Would love to grow viburnums and lilacs. They remind me of growing up in South Bend. But too hot here. So keep the photos coming when you can, okay?

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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jmorth

Jun 9, 2012 1:24 PM CST

central Illinois

Collections - 130 different Lilies
self-seeders - 15
mints - 7
wildflowers - 25

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

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virginiarose

Jun 9, 2012 2:42 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

I would love some self seeders, what do you have J.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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PollyK

Jun 9, 2012 5:00 PM CST

Name: Polly Kinsman
Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)

Susan, thanks for looking those up for me. I know the hybridizer used to sell. I thought I would contact her first and see if I could get them all from the same source, and save on shipping. You are such a good enabler!

My business:
Click here for Siberian Iris Gardens!

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virginiarose

Jun 9, 2012 5:20 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

You welcome,

let me know if you hear anything about 'Continental Divide'.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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jmorth

Jun 9, 2012 5:27 PM CST

central Illinois

Self seeders -
New England Aster
Goldenrod
Ipomopsis
Perilla
Rudbeckia
Sunflowers
Nicotiana
Lemon Balm
Campsis
Spiderwort
Sweet Autumn Clematis
Cardinal Climber
Sweet Rocket
Poppy
wild Blue Lobelia

Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.

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PollyK

Jun 9, 2012 6:03 PM CST

Name: Polly Kinsman
Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)

Susan, I just gave away half of Dawn's Early Light to Jo this year, but it multiplies fast here, and it's still a good size clump. If you want to check with me in the spring I might be able to send you a piece then.

My business:
Click here for Siberian Iris Gardens!

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Shannon

Jun 9, 2012 7:21 PM CST

Name: Shannon
Burkeville,Va (Zone 7a)
The House on the Hill Gardens

Good topic Susan,

I have a few collections

Hydrangeas 10 +, Hosta 65+, Daylilies 100+, Roses mini's, Sedums, Clematis 13, Iris I'm really trying to build on this collection. Thanks to Mary Ann I have a couple more historics

, Peonies Just Love the smell. Echinacea, Butterfly bushes 6 not counting the babies LOL Also trying to add to this collection really hard to find New ones

It's amazing How they just sneek up on you...Like today at Lowes I had a hosta & a hydrangea that jumped into my cart

The horse is God's gift to mankind. ~Arabian Proverb

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lovemyhouse

Jun 9, 2012 8:19 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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virginiarose

Jun 10, 2012 2:54 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

I know all too well about the shopping carts!

Thanks J, I have a few of those and I will check out some of the others.

Thanks Polly I will check with you in spring, got an email from HostasDirect and they are sold out for the year on the Continental Divide, but he will let Tom know that I am looking for one and try to get some in next year. If it is part of a collection seems like more people will ask for it. It was described by one website as a spectacular Hosta.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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clintbrown

Jun 10, 2012 6:44 AM CST

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Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)

I guess I'm collecting Hydrangeas now. I don't know how that happened. My Vanilla Strawberry is blooming!

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virginiarose

Jun 10, 2012 7:15 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

That's great Clint, post some pictures when you get the chance, I am looking for a pink hydrangea for my girlfriends birthday. She mentioned it months ago and I just haven't seen anything worthy, it has to be special.

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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NJBob

Jun 10, 2012 4:49 PM CST

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Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)

I also have quite a few daylilies but have never kept track of varieties no idea how many but the area is over a hundred feet long in the backyard . Also have quite a few Tiarella , Ferns and Japanese Forest Grasses.And about a dozen different kind of Japanese Maples.

NJBob
Echinaceas cubit
Mid Atlantic Musings cubit

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lovemyhouse

Jun 10, 2012 4:59 PM CST

Name: Debra
Garland, TX (NE Dallas suburb) (Zone 8a)
Rescue dogs: Angels with paws needi

Love Japanese Maples. Have an Orangeola in a pot, trying to decide the best spot.

It’s okay to not know all the answers.

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virginiarose

Jun 10, 2012 9:47 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Susan
Virginia (Zone 8a)
God is the only thing that matters.

I love Japanese maples also and I have a small collection. I will have to move one this fall, they grow really slow and I need some fast shade for all these Hostas!

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Mat.6:28-29

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flowersrjen

Jun 10, 2012 9:55 PM CST

Name: jennifer
central nj (Zone 6b)

WOW you guys and gals got some major collections!!

Now I want to know how long(years?, months?, weeks?) it took to acquire so many

We've only been here almost 8 years so haven't had time to amass a huge collection of anything but I have to say my Daylily collection is getting there(most are brand new will see the first blooms this year)
King of Hearts
Best Beau
Stella De Oro
Purple D oro
Black Eyed Stella
Ruffled Apricot
Always Afternoon
Rainbow Candy
Open My Eyes
Raspberry Pixie
Mauna Loa
Canadian Border Patrol
Black Stockings
Alaqua
MacBeth
Russian Ragtime
Storm of the Century
El desperado
Russian Rhapsody
Strutter's Ball
Plum Perfect
Happy Returns
Mary Todd
and a few NOIDS

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clintbrown

Jun 10, 2012 10:45 PM CST

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Name: Clint Brown
Medina, TN (Zone 7b)

I guess since 3 plants count as a collection, I now have a Dicentra collection

I have the regular old Dicentra
I have the white Alba
I have Valentine
I have Gold Heart
and now I have King of Hearts

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PollyK

Jun 11, 2012 9:20 AM CST

Name: Polly Kinsman
Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)