Arlene - Yes, I was aware that when I won the auction for the EMERALD STARBURST x CRADLE OF BETHLEHEM seeds that they were dormants. I have other dormants too that I received from Sandi and Mike, but typically they will bloom at least once before they croak on me, so that I can attempt to pollinate the bloom with an evergreen or use the pollen on an evergreen bloom. That is the plan anyway ... I love the green throats, so that was why I went ahead and bid on that particular auction. Luckily, I won it cheap, so if they die before 3 years, at least I can say I tried to use those genes in future hybrids. You never know until you try ....
Mike - I need to sprinkle some of my poppy seeds around. I didn't do it this past winter and missed having poppies blooming in March and April. Thanks for reminding me with your beautiful photo!
