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Nov 11, 2021 12:51 PM CST
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NW Wisconsin (Zone 4b)
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I am not active in the hostas forum, but I was reading this past week and came across this obituary of the man who hybridized and sold hostas. I thought maybe all of you who have purchased from him or knew of him would like to keep his family in thought.

https://www.hngnews.com/milton...
Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream."
— Barbara Winkler
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Nov 11, 2021 1:07 PM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
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Very sad, if I remember correctly his wife was also having some severe problems.
As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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Nov 11, 2021 8:14 PM CST
Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
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Very sad news , I know he was very sick this past Summer.
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Dec 3, 2021 5:50 AM CST
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NW Wisconsin (Zone 4b)
Bee Lover Butterflies Dahlias Seed Starter Winter Sowing Region: Wisconsin
Sad news further for this family, as his wife also lost her battle recently.
Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle ... a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream."
— Barbara Winkler
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Dec 3, 2021 8:17 AM CST
Name: Rose
Oquawka, IL (Zone 5a)
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I didn't know that she had health issues. That's horrible for the family and friends. They'll certainly be missed in the hosta world.
When all is said and done, there’s more said than done.
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Dec 3, 2021 10:48 AM CST
Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)
Forum moderator Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Plant Identifier Garden Ideas: Level 1
Very sad.
As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”
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Dec 3, 2021 7:30 PM CST
Name: Bob
Vernon N.J. (Zone 6b)
Aquarium Plants Bookworm Snakes Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Heucheras
Echinacea Hellebores Dog Lover Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Hostas Region: New Jersey
Such sad news.
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