Hello, I was wondering if any of you would share pictures of your keeper seedlings, and perhaps comment why. This is my first year with seedling bloom, so its still to early to say that any of them are for sure keepers, although, there were about a half dozen I really liked, and a couple with good plant/scape traits, so a few probably will be, but I will wait another year before starting an evaluation bed. I have enjoyed looking at the seedling threads from the last two years, but I am sure many of you have seedlings from well before then, that you have decided to keep. I am anxious to see and hear about some of these.

Thanks,
Gale

This is a seedling that first bloomed in 2012
It's a mini at 2.78 bloom, it blooms from the end
of April until ? its still blooming, has a great scape
and bud count, fertile both ways. Will be registered
this fall.

just bumping to hopefully get more participation.

My keepers from this year's blooms. Though I'm not planning to get rid of any at this time. All can serve a purpose in a hybridizing program, until room becomes very restricted!

I have a lot that I really like for different reasons. These are just a few:

Laughing Clown x Zanti's Misfit

Stippled Statement x unknown

Bird Talk x unknown

Drink the Light x God Save the Queen

Buddy Hudson x unknown

Unknown parentage (I am thinking Bird Talk possibly for at least one parent but can not be positive)

Heart Exhibit x Judy Jungle Cat

Unknown parentage

Tranquil Waters x unknown

All 4 of the DD x DD siblings

Eagle's Gift x Spinefeld

Little Peter Piper x Orchid Eyes

Francis of Assisi x Unknown

Cindy's Tie Dye x Blue Grass Music

Buddy Hudson x Unknown

Unknown parentage

Unknown parentage (has great branching with buds)

So Lovely x Green Spill

These 3 siblings

Cherry Custard Cheesecake x Palace Garden Beauty

Shabby Chic x Unknown

Hotter than the 4th of July x Rorschach Test (2 siblings)


Both siblings

That's about it for my seedlings that I can recall off the top of my head. I think that is enough to keep me busy for a few years!

That's a cutie, Fred!!! Love how petite it is!

Great looking seedling, Fred.
Looks like you have had a very successful season for seedlings, Becky.

Thanks for sharing,
Gale

I have been watching these seedlings for about 3 years now. Probably will keep them or maybe register one or two.


ORCHID VISITATION X DREAM QUEEN



SEXY SALLY X STARGATE PORTAL



LAVENDER BLUE BABY X JAN'S TWISTER this one was new this year



LAVENDER BLUE BABY X STARMAN'S QUEST



CRITIC'S CHOICE X TECHNY SPIDER



MAXFIELD PARRISH X THAIS



BRIGADE OF BUTTERFLIES X BANNED IN BOSTON



MAPPING PENNSYLVANIA X EMERALD STARBURST



FORESTLAKE RAGAMUFFIN X SPINEY SEA URCHIN (which hasn't bloomed this year)



GALAXY EXPLOSION X REBEKAH'S GOTHIC SPIDER

Cindy- You have great looking keepers, I really like Brigade of Butterflies x Banned in Boston. I got Banned in Boston last year, and was looking forward to seeing it, and making some crosses with it, however, it did not bloom, hopefully next year.

Gale

Gale - I just reread your first post and realize that you were interested in seedlings that are 3 years old. Oops! Sorry, mine are current. I only have two that are 3 years old that I won't get rid of and they are:

Roses in Snow x Unknown

Mama's Cherry Pie x Unknown

I love red blooms and these above typically bloom consistently that beautiful!

Cindy - I like every one of yours! All keepers and such a nice variety of shapes, colors, and parents.

Thanks Becky!!!

Just wondering what is involved in registering a hybrid? If there are certain criteria to meet ect.

Love everyone's keepers!!!

gargoy152 - to ATP Daylily Forum!

The info is on the AHS website: http://www.daylilies.org/AHSre...

Thank you

gargoyl52

Looking at the original request, it was for photos (very nice so far) but also for reason why those seedlings were selected. What is it about the few special ones you grow that make it worth being a keeper.

This is another that first bloomed in 2012, has been everything I
want in a UF, great bloom, great branching and bud count, reblooms, fertile
both ways and an awesome parent. Will also be registered this fall.

Randy Stephens X Kentucky Woman
I have already sent in the registration form for this one.
Why I like this one so much...
Of course the teeth, this one is not as susceptible to thrips as the other toothies.
25 buds on a plant that I just moved.
It will have 35-40 buds on an established plant.

Look at the perfect scape, very thick too!


Unknown
Really early with 25 buds on a small flower!
I really like this one because it reminds me of a great Tim Herrington daylily!


Aztec Headdress X Vivid Butterfly
Early, about 10 buds, but it did rebloom.
It's first bloom was very early June and its last bloom was yesterday!


Indian Giver X (Substantial Evedence X Baby Blue Eyes Sdlg)
15 buds, we really like the flower.


Some random great keeper seedlings that I don't have time to tell you how great they are.

Absolutely gorgeous seedlings, everyone, thank you for taking the time to share them, and thanks for the comments, these will help me to know what a keeper looks like.

Thanks again,
Gale