kousa said:I don't know what is the proper etiquette for this. Most vendors send bonus to the buyers. Do sellers want to know what the buyers want as bonus or do they find a wishlist offensive? Just would like to get feedback from both sellers and buyers of daylilies whether the sellers would like to know the buyers' wishlist or they prefer to give whatever they want. I know bonus is a gift not a requirement and as a buyer I really appreciate all the bonus, whatever they are. Just wondering what you all do in this situation.
If the order form or catalog doesn't mention bonus plants, I just order what I want and don't worry about it. If the vendor asks for a list, I'll provide one, composed of moderately-priced plants I would like to grow. There's almost always something on their list that got past me, but I always wanted to try. I might even plug a $100 plant into that list if I'm spending $200. I've seen vendors state things like "50% of your order in bonus plants." I don't think they would be offended if you gave a list which included one $100 plant, four $25 plants and a couple of $50s.
From the seller's perspective, they might be in a generous mood, they might have just dug and divided a big clump of the nicest one on your list, or they may simply appreciate your return business. Remember that it doesn't necessarily cost a grower $100 to gift you a "$100 plant", but the $200 you spend with them most certainly buys $200 worth of things at the store. There is stiff competition amongst sellers, and a three-year old $150 intro may be multiplying out of control for them.
