Pardalinum, those trumpet hybrids are gorgeous! I love the subtle colors and graceful forms of the trumpets. It seems like they would always have a refined air about them no matter what color or size they were.
Polly, I love all of the photos I see of Buggy's Queen series. It seems like a "perfect" oriental strain if such a thing exists. The balance of colors and bloom form are absolutely superb. Too bad there are no longer any sources for it (sigh).
'Miss Freya' also looks wonderful. Is it an oriental or an OT? B&D claims that it is the same lily as 'LaVern Friemann'. Where did you find it?
As for your other favorites...well...I have planted all of them, LOL! Believe it or not, Judith sent me a single bulb of 'Midsummer's Eve' as a surprise bonus with the last order I placed with her. I couldn't believe it myself when I saw it. I planted it in a prominent spot with excellent soil so I hope it does well and multiplies quickly for me. There is nothing wrong with sounding like an ad for TLG. They truly deserve their wonderful reputation!
One more question. Have you found 'Quintessence' to be a vigorous grower? I ask because a couple of people on DG have had bad luck with Luminaries being weak, a stingy bloomer and not returning well. This concerned me since 'Quintessence' is a clonal selection from the Luminaries strain. Any thoughts on this?
