kousa said:Pat, thank you so much for that! I also placed an order with Maryott's and for the first time, I listed some of his intros that I would love to receive as bonus. After I hit the Submit button, I felt really uncomfortable. I hope that I did not offend him for listing the bonus suggestions. I should have noted that they were just suggestions and not in anyway obligated him to honor it.
Usually, most hybridizers are flattered by this, and are more than happy to distribute their own creations. I say this because it seems as if every time I've ordered from a hybridizer's general list, the bonus plants include one of their previous introductions. It makes sense, since it's beneficial to get the plants "out there" and noticed. Otherwise, it could be difficult for some hybridizers to amass popularity poll and other award votes. Many years ago, I placed an order with Maryott, and he sent a couple of nice plants from my want list as bonuses, and also included his own Winning Note. That thing has been an absolute little beauty here—ruffled, flat-open, and a great performer, year-in and year-out. It's interesting how some very nice cultivars can fall through the cracks because they're ponies, or somehow not at the cutting edge of whatever the current fashion happens to be.
