No, Susan, AHS members vote two or even three years ahead to give growers plenty of time to propagate them.
I have 12 Curlley Fries that I bought last year, and I just ordered 24 for delivery late May 2014.
I get a really great deal from QandZ and I grow them at least one year before I sell them. The new arrivals will be held until 2015 or 2016.
Many times I already had plenty of the future newly-announced hosta of the year, but I might buy more just in case many want it later. I have a few beds that have only hostas of the year. Many of my customers follow suit and they always come back for the new ones.
