Well, we made it back. Boy was it a hot day to go! Glad we took the tour in the morning and came back later to pick everything up. Between myself, my Mom, our friend and her mother we left with over 80 different varieties. I felt so bad they had to dig the plants in that heat and humidity. But amazingly they got it done. Fortunately we came in my friend's mini-van! Debra/shive -- thanks for your input. I had Shaman last year that became vole bait so this is a replacement. I LOVED its intense yellow color though. Persian Market and Scarlet Orbit will be new for me this year. ruthz -- the daylily farm is called Fern Cove (www.ferncove.com) operated by Mr. and Mrs. Denney. It's located in Newnan, GA. I have no frame of reference since I've never been to other farms but my impression is it's probably on the smaller side compared to other daylily farms. He has been trying to scale back a bit due to the upkeep. But he has a very impressive list of varieties. They have just a sampling posted on their website but there are many more than that available. We've been going there off and on for about 18 years now. She will mail you a master list the old fashioned way if you contact her and request one. They also have special $1 sales periodically on certain varieties that Mrs. Denney has started posting on Facebook. They can happen anytime of year so it's good to follow them on FB. Also, they often have Fall clump sales on select varieties that are great if you want to get alot of bang for your buck. I walked away with everything I previously posted plus a bakers dozen more: Buster Heavenly Treasure Toltec Sundial Amadeus Damascene Quinn Buck Sweet Spot Midnight Raider Jean Swann Gentle Beauty Daphne Dale Dominic Pat Mercer I can't wait to get them planted/potted over the next few days! Danielle

beautiful. strange that she doesn't know that it's a garden and should be strolled around - not directed as if you're on a tour and she's the guide. So nice to find one nearby. wish someone would create one in NJ.

If you're in that area you could also take in Trexler Game Preserve/Zoo if that appeals. Or you could follow 100 to 309 N- stopping for ice cream or lunch at Northwestern Grill, at the traffic light just before the high school- and go up over the mountain towards Tamaqua (crossing the Appalachian Trail), and catch a incredibly spectacular view off to the left just as you reach the top. If you continue down the mountain, through the village (just barely) of Snyders (excellent home-made pie at the log restaurant- name escapes me!-at the intersection at Snyders..), there's a nice small garden center, Petrich's. It's very pretty, always set up artistically, with a stream rushing right through the middle; not particuarly a place to go for a lot of bargains (though they have half-price things later in the season), but always a pleasant visit. You could even travel a bit further, and see Stonehedge Gardens! :-)

I didn't look too closely at anything, I was just trying to get through relatively quick, since it was hot (to me anyway) and the sun was beating down. I am planning to go back there in two weeks - if Galaxy Explosion is still blooming, I will definitely take a closer look at the scapes. I will work on posting Part 2 shortly.