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Jul 21, 2012 7:49 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
I have had many people ask if im doing another co-op for amaryllis this year and if there is the interest yes i will.I know i am not the only one that will do one but just opening the door for conversation. most of them would be same as last years first co-op and prices are about the same looking in to others but would like to here if there is interest in them. so LETS talk about it?? just bulbs or kits for gifts? any other bulbs ???

also am getting availability of spring bulbs and plants and yes its just July but never to soon is it??



Open for discussion!!!! Hurray! Hurray!
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Jul 21, 2012 9:03 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
i just read that some have a slight fragrance now?? new to me looking in to new types and wow there are some nice ones!!!
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Jul 22, 2012 11:25 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
it looks like im going to be able to offer a bigger variety and at better prices anywhere with none of those unnecessary fees like co-op fees and a shipping scheduled fee

as always you will only pay what it actually costs to ship and can hold shipping to when you like it

hope to hear some great noise soon!!!

mike
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Jul 22, 2012 4:01 PM CST
Name: Deb

I helped beta test the Garden Planting Calendar Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Forum moderator I helped beta test the first seed swap Dog Lover
Region: Illinois
I missed your Amaryllis co-op last fall, but the pictures that I saw looked great!! I know nothing about them, other than they are gorgeous. The few bulbs I've gotten as gifts and I ended up killing after they bloomed, but I'd really like to try again, and maybe with the guidance of those of you more experienced, I can keep them alive longer than one blooming season!!

Deb
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Jul 22, 2012 4:43 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
Deb
we will help you so you can have them bloom every year it just takes a little know how and a little care they are simple once you know how to do it.

all the ones from last year sill be offered and i am looking for some new great ones and as i see so far i have other competitors beat on prices. Just waiting for final yes then it is on ill post pics and prices!!!!

great to see you here stay tuned

mike
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Jul 22, 2012 5:12 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
Just so all remember i giveFREE bulbs TO ALL ORDERS nodding nodding if you order during July or October Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing :rofl:when you like

I will have bulbs of great size and there I will include professional care instructions from the farmers that raise these brilliant bulbs, Do you know there are bulbs from Thailand now Yep thats correct. I will have doubles, miniatures, stripes, picotees, even exotic cybisters also ones that are forced to bloom at Christmas but also that bloom threw out the cold winter. New and old alike i sill give you a piece of candy eye candy that is one of the ones on the negotiation table that I am ready to order, I order early and locking so there will be SORRY there out of stock and always you can cancel at any time and i will refund all your money.

so free bulbs and bigger -better-different- you know my your co-op to be in Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing

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these are a few of the ones im looking at

and my price point............LOOKING AT 90% OF THE BULBS $10.00 and UNDER!!! some as low at $6.00!!!maybe can even go lower with larger sales!
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Jul 22, 2012 5:36 PM CST
Name: Mike
WI (Zone 4b)
Adeniums Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Plumerias
Alright, I want some too.
Can you get 'Thai Thai'?
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Jul 22, 2012 7:38 PM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
I know I'm going to be in this one Smiling
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Jul 22, 2012 8:20 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
I am working hard on this one i am really trying to get the best for the least and i am doing in a CO-OP fashion and that is I WILL MAKE NO MONEY TO KEEP YOUR SAVINGS LOW MY PLEASURE TO DO THIS IS I GET THE SAME GREAT FLOWERS FOR THE SAME GREAT PRICES....


a piece of education for you all....co-op the person who runs the co-op makes no money, a business the owner has to make money to stay in business and a sale ( like i am doing on other plants i can make money and i can loose money)

i am so looking forward to this one!!!

pass the word
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Jul 22, 2012 9:46 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
more info to come tomorrow

remember the success for all of us depends on sticking together and ordering as a group to get the best price possible.

do you want boxed gifts also?

do you want a collection of 3-6 bulbs?

speak up you all know im here for you!!
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Jul 22, 2012 10:53 PM CST
Name: Barb Or Barbara
Latrobe California
Region: California Amaryllis Clematis Container Gardener Hellebores Heucheras
Peonies Ponds Tropicals Roses
I don't need any kits I buy for me to add to my collection I am ready I will check back or cmail me when this goes up. I an interested in the new cybisters an of course any thing I don't have
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Jul 23, 2012 3:55 AM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
If I want to gift any bulbs I'll package them myself! Smiling
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Jul 23, 2012 10:14 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
that makes sense due to they will be more cost effective i know some can come with pot and soil for it and i think some pots are nice but will cost more for sure.
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Jul 23, 2012 3:58 PM CST
Name: Mike
WI (Zone 4b)
Adeniums Amaryllis Cactus and Succulents Plumerias
Hi Mike,
No pots or boxes for me, just exotics and mini's --the more unusual the better.
Mike2
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Jul 23, 2012 9:11 PM CST
Name: Brian
Mendocino county, California (Zone 8b)
Butterflies Region: California Farmer Lilies Pollen collector Plant and/or Seed Trader
Vegetable Grower Garden Ideas: Level 1
Any chance for species Hippeastrum from your sources?
Wated! Seeds of species Hippeastrum, Lilium and Narcissus. Contact me anytime.

Little boxes on the hillside, little boxes made of ticky-tacky...
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Jul 23, 2012 9:16 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
I am looking for some good ones!!! yes I hope i will have a list soon.

stay tuned
mike
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Jul 24, 2012 4:30 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
chefmike92 said:I am looking for some good ones!!! yes I hope i will have a list soon.

stay tuned
mike


Got some great news for this thread sill share soon waiting on the rest

update did not sleep last night dead tired and i will get caught up on this thread and others very soon i do know the other cuttings are on there way and if anyone wondered my Big meeting was with Disney again and it was ok not great not bad

update soon thanks
mike

you can keep posting i will look back and record and answer questions
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Jul 27, 2012 5:25 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
I have some prices and choices and they are looking good. I will try to start listing some pics and dates then i will list the co-op soon.

mike
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Jul 27, 2012 5:36 PM CST
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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)
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Irises Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Plant Identifier Garden Sages Plant Database Moderator Garden Ideas: Master Level
I'll want some of these for sure, Mike, and I also don't need any kits. I'm selfish and I don't give any of my bulbs away. Green Grin!
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Jul 30, 2012 9:43 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Michael Hicks
Clermont, Fl
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Dog Lover Plumerias Orchids Tropicals
Amaryllis Region: Florida Region: United States of America Roses
ok got a few updates we are close to getting it all ready just a few things ....

Looks like NO ONE wants kits ....that is good the cost more and shipping is more If you want them i can tell you how to make them with bulk bulbs it is easy!!!

I think 90% of us are looking for new, unusual bulbs, So i am looking at them the most. I said before i have got all the ones from last year available at about the same prices. But we all have most of them, so i will list a few BUT if you know you missed a few and dont see it say something the min amount is not high.

I have Discussed with my consultant and looking at a compact list of the best new or new to us bulbs. I will only list one size. The best value But if you want the biggest ask ill look.

OMG i offer a lot of individual service Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Oh yea thats why I have a great ATP family and know who will be back in the next co-op ( I THANK ALL OF YOU)

Next I will point out there is different times these will bloom There are "Christmas Blooming Amaryllis" These are grown in the southern hemisphere which allows time to harvest and treat ( dark and cool) to set the bulb so you can receive them and plant them and they will bloom in 5-7 weeks

Then the Dutch Hybrid Bulbs and from some other places will bloom mid winter 8-12 weeks after being planted

Then there will beTrumpet Amaryllis(Slightly fragrant)Cybister Amaryllis these again mid winter 8-12 weeks after being planted

I will explain all of them in the co-op but if i separate that way I think it will be best all same co-op just so everyone knows when they can expect blooms and prices are different. I am trying to get only 3 different prices and not different for all.

A quick note on shipping From the bulb distributor to me they charge 10%-15% of the cost of the bulb for shipping for example if the bulb is 10.00 shipping for that is calculated as 1.00- 1.50 just fyi when you see the bulb prices. I DO NOT CHARGE YOU THAT most last year was best in flat rate boxes. i send the most cost effective way!!

now a little more Christmas candy

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SOOO how are they looking IS your mouth watering Start saving your money NOW you will need to ....STOP BUYING PLANTS NOW SAVE FOR MY CO-OP Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing Rolling on the floor laughing
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