How many 'men' are in your life?

15 years ago

I have only four "man" daylilies. Along with Frans Hals that I've had for awhile, I have Todd Monroe, Ed Murray and Dominic - new to the garden last year after bloom season.

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Cindy zone 6a
15 years ago
This is good, I don't have a DH, but I still have plenty of men in my life. I have Which Way Jim {{gwi:663351}}

Jason Salter
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Old King Cole {{gwi:685638}}

Have a few others, but not good pictures, I will have Lee Pickles soon ( next week ) If anyone has a picture of him I would like to see it. Also expecting Caribbean Frank League and Ed Brown.
Cindy
ninamora
15 years ago
My favorite man in my garden is Gavin Petit. I also have Douglas Lycett, David Kircchoff, Ed Brown, Joey Langdon, Larry Grace, Duke of Durham, John Coltrane, Bryan Paul, Jock Randall, Charlie Pierce Memorial, Francois Verhaert, Dominic, Smith Brothers, Terry Lyninger, Spiderman, Quannah, Jerry Nettles, John Peat, Steve Trimmer, Joe Marinello, Elmore James, Meet Joe Black, Jungle Jack Joiner, T Bone Walker, Bela Lugosi, Bradley Bernard, and Don's Eyes. Do those all count?

So Many Men, so Little Time...
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blue23rose
15 years ago
Oh, this is a wonderful game. Thank you for bringing it up. I have a few:
Pictured:
David Kirchoff
Artemio
God is Listening (I happen to believe God is a he)

No pictures for these yet but hope to get some this year:
Noel Weston
Ed Brown
Tommy Lee Joiner
Francis of Assissi (getting this one in a few weeks)

If I really stretch it, maybe these would count:
King of Swing
Alexander's Ragtime Band
Emperor's Dragon

DAVID KIRCHOFF
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ARTEMIO (English translation/equivalent: Artemus)
Origin: Derived from the Greek Artemios, taken from the name of Artemus, the god of nature, forests, and hunting.
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GOD IS LISTENING
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tepelus
15 years ago
Let's see, I have:

Bela Lugosi
Dracula
Francis of Assisi
Jerry Pate Williams
Jordan Verheart (I think is a man?)
Knights in White Satin
Mephistopheles
Nosferatu (kinda a man, thing)
Prince of Midnight
Schnickel Fritz

All of them were new last year, some bloomed some didn't. Looking forward to more blooms this year.

Karen
floota
15 years ago
Here's one of my favorites. Many of you probably know that Ned Roberts named this one after his grandson. This is NATHAN SOMMERS.

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floota
15 years ago
Here's GAVIN PETIT

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floota
15 years ago
Another good looking "guy" - JAY FARQUHAR

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floota
15 years ago
GEORGE JETS ON

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floota
15 years ago
This is Jeff Salter's PRINCE OF MIDNIGHT.

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floota
15 years ago
Here's CATAPULT SAM by Margo Reed. It is named after her son Sam.
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ladypat1
15 years ago
I have Meet Joe Black. Does that mean I really have Brad Pitt??? In that case, I don't need any others!
uroboros5
15 years ago
You all must be very satisfied ladies!
lynxe
15 years ago
I can't say I ever thought about my collection like that. But now that you asked the question, I had to check. I was going to list them, but there are more than I'd realized -- 22 of them in fact. I apparently have a small harem! Or would that be a "he-rum"?
FlowerGardener
15 years ago
LOL How many men in my garden well lets see:

Adam Pitkin Hurd
Amadeus
Andes Legend
Apache War Dance
Ben Lee
Billie Oaks
Brand New Lover
Cameron Quantz
Carrick Wildon
Charles Johnston
Charlie
Charlie Pierce Memorial
Charming Charlie
Chris Salter
Cimarron Knight
Court Magician
Dark and Handsome
Dream Lover
Ed Brown
Ed Marshall
Ed Murray
El Desperado
Floyd Cove

Still in the F's tired of looking them up on my Flowers program. Oh well there are plenty more and I might even be adding some more. LOLOL
opnjmprs
15 years ago
I never gave much thought to that either. Right now I have Gavin Petit, Larry's Obsession, Joshua Cobb, Bass Gibson, Francis Of Assisi, Jerry Nettles, Duke OF Gascone, Henry Boykin, Mike Thompson, Crazy Ivan, Tet.Siloam Ralph Henry, Joe Marinella, Francois Verhaert, Lillian's Lttle Joe, Pirate King, Meet Joe Black, Hank Williams, King Kahuna, JT Davis, Lanny Morry, Toucan Sam, Tim Kornder, Mort Morss, Hugh Gaudy, Mighty Goliath, Heman, Spiderman, Doyle Pierce, Small World Chuck, Scott Bennett, John Peat, and Caesar's Head (always good for some face time ;-) )

Linda
dragonkeep
15 years ago
I have an ancient old man in Sammy Russell. Maybe not as ancient as I was thinking, he was born the same year as me. Also Bela Lugosi, Nosferatu, Caribbean Frank League, Frank Smith, Cupid Calling, Francis of Assisi, Happy Apache, Her Majesty's Wizard, Lord of Lightening, Marauder, Nature's Showman, and though he told me not to tell, I also have For Your Eyes Only.
lynxe
15 years ago
OK, since we're doing long lists, here goes -- incomplete though my lists are. I decided to divide into groups, and then I added a third group. First group, strictly first name/last name or just last name:

AARON BROWN, BELA LUGOSI, Bill Barrere, D'ARTAGNAN, DEAN COREY, DUDLY DOUGHERTY, ELMORE JAMES, JIM BROWN, JUSTIN GEORGE, Larry Mackle, Lee Alden, MORRI, RICHARD HERBERT HAYNES, ROBERT LEE BATT, RON DUNN, ROSS SCOTT, ROUSSEAU, STEVE MOLDOVAN, STEVE TODD, URI GELLER, WAYNE FELGAR

Next group has nicknames and such:

ASHWOOD SMOKEY JOE, MASTER YODA, TOUCAN SAM

Next group is really pushing it, but what the heck:

BRIDGETON BISHOP, HURDY GURDY MAN, JACK THE PIRATE, ZACK OF ALL TRADES....you know, this is clearly the "men at work" group!

And I noticed how many girl names I have, even more than the male ones I think.
lynxe
15 years ago
Your mention of SAMMY RUSSELL reminded me that I have a near-lookalike: ERIC JUNIOR.
phaltyme21
15 years ago
OOOOOh this is fun. My list -

Emperor's Choice, Russian Rhapsody.El Desperdo, Starman's
Quest, Francis of Assisi, Desperado Love, Indian Paint Brush, Disraeli, Duke of Durham, Trogon,Corfu, Dave Bowman,
George Jets On, Bela Lugosi, Brer Rabbits Baby, Igor,
Pumpkin Kid, Lake Norman Spider, Romeo Is Bleeding, Indian
Giver,Alley Cat Blues, Matthew Martin, Siloam Charles
Stennett, Voodoo Dancer, Norman S. Track, Nosferatu, Muddy
Waters, Gentle Shepherd, Spanish Grandee, Happy Returns,
Bertie Ferris, Fellow,Blackjack Cherry, Renegade Ranger,
Lake Norman Spider, Samir Starfire, Storm Prince, Knights
In White Satin

Good heavens, I didn't know I had that many, I'm not going
to count the whole thing right now but I believe I don't
have more than 200 plants altogether and I love every one.

Kay/phal
berrytea4me
15 years ago
Oh, this is so funny. At first I was afraid to open this post because I was thinking it would be one of those depressing things that reminds me I haven't been asked out on a date in so long I've forgotten why I should care.

My "Garden Men"...
'Elmore James'
'Easy Ned'
'Highland Lord'
'John's Heritage'
'Pink Piglet'
'Scaramouche'
'Schnickel Fritz'
'Yazoo Jim Terry'

With bearded iris I could add a few more like:
'Jake'
'Supreme Sultan'
and 'Indian Chief'
maximus7116
15 years ago
Lots of men here -- but I have an equally impressive group of women!

MICHAEL MILLER
JOHN ALLGOOD
DICK BENNETT
NEWBERRY BARRY BENNETT
BILLY STENNETT
BILL NORRIS
JULIAN COHEN
GENE EARL
ED BROWN
HENRY LORRAIN
DOUGLAS LYCETT
ELMO JACKSON
CARY GRANT
HANDSOME ROSS CARTER
JOHN KARL SEAGER
LONNIE LEROY CARPENTER
MARK ALAN CARPENTER
WILLIAMN AUSTIN NORRIS
NEAL BERREY
JAMIE DOCKERY (is this a man?)
TOMMIE LEE JOINER
CHARMING CHARLIE
KIPLING

And probably my favorite -- TIM KORNDER.
pnwjoy54
15 years ago
Here's my boyfriends...
CHESTER CYCLONE
ALIAS PETER PARKER
Bela Lugosi
BEN ARTHUR DAVIS
BILL NORRIS
BLACK KNIGHT
Black Prince
Bradley Bernard
How about... Brand New Lover
Brent Gabriel
BUDDY BENZ
BYRAN PAUL
CAPTAIN HOOK
CHESTER CYCLONE
CHIEF BLACK HAND
CRIMSON PIRATE
DAFFY DUCK
DOMINIC
EARL OF WARWICK
Easy Ned
FRANCIS OF ASSISI (I had this on thr ladies side too)
FRANK GLADNEY
FRANKIE'S FANTASY
GENTLE SHEPHERD
GEORGE CALEB BINGHAM
GRAHAM MEMORIAL
HELAMAN
Helix
Hermie
Jason Salter
JIMS PICK
Jolly Lad
KENT'S FAVORITE TWO
KING KAHUNA
Kings Gold
LAKE NORMAN SPIDER
LAKE NORMAN SUNSET
LATIN LOVER
LEMONFELLOW
Luke Senior Junior
LUSTY LEALAND
MAD MAX
MARSE CONNELL
MERLE KENT
OLALLIE MACK
PIRATES PATCH
PRESIDENT ALLINDER
PRINCE MICHAEL
PRINCE OF PURPLE
ROCKY'S EYE
SAMMY RUSSELL
Siloam Merle Kent
Smith Brothers
Spider Man
STARMAN'S QUEST
SUGAR DANDY
SUNNY SON
SWASHBUCKLER BAY BOY
Terry Lyninger
Time Lord
TOM WISE
Vino Di Notte
Which Way Jim
jkayd_il5
15 years ago
I have the following guys in my garden:

Hondini
Lake Norman Spider
Charlie Pierce Memorial
Pug Yarborough
Gentle Shepherd
Bela Lugosi
Helix
Court Magician
Judah
Matt
Mort Morss
Francois Verhaert
Schnickel Fritz
Lord of Rings
Lord of Lightning
John Peat
Happy Apache
blue23rose
15 years ago
As I was searching for my lady friends on the other post, I realized I "Mist" one of my guys - MISTER LUCKY. I haven't seen him bloom yet.
jkayd_il5
15 years ago
I forgot one of the most important ones:

Doc Alexander

My late grandfather was a veterinarian. His name James Alexander. We called him "Doc". My sister were excited to see him in my garden.
nanny56
15 years ago
Oh..not very many here
James Marsh
Dixie Rooster - though he is leaving for Texas this week!
Sir Modred
El Desperado

How many 'men' are in your life?

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