Lala - You really are too sweet. You don't need to send me anything. I'm trying to downsize, so I have room to plant my seedlings. I have about 500 registered daylilies to keep me happy, and I have seedlings out of both Ginny Mitchell and Cool Confections, so it will be exciting to see what they produce. Your offer of Trifecta is so generous. You better hang on to that until you have a nice clump. Maybe next spring you and I can do a trade on that one. The only one I couldn't stand to be without was Robes For The Queen. I ordered that one again - only to have some small fans finally emerge from what had been a vigorous 7-fan clump last year. So now I'll have two clumps of that one going. Some years the weather is just weird and you lose some.

Debra

If there's anything in particular you're really missing, let us know! If I have it, I'll be happy to send some your way.

I'm downsizing too -- down to 825 or so now, and no time to take care of the beds. My eyes were evidently too big for my back (or something like that).

Hi Debra,

Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your posts and pictures. Please keep up the good work.

Edward
Timberlea, NS

I'll sure jump in....anything I have more then one fan of, is yours Debra. I for one have always gained lots of info and always have valued your opinons and thoughts. If I have any that you lost just holler.....:) Great thought Lalalandwi...very thoughtful...:)

Rick

If you ever change your mind, let me know.

I now remember reading that spring is better for you & would love to do a trade.

I remember your photo of Robes For The Queen from the 'favorite toothy cultivars' thread & can see why it is a must have. I ordered it too!

Chris - Thanks for the offer! I didn't lose any of our favorite watermarked ones. I can't imagine trying to weed around more than 800 daylilies! My knees can't deal with the 500. Even with my losses, I ended up with more daylilies than last year. With the few I ordered from hybridizers, and the ones I got on Lily Auction, I ended up with 22 new ones. All the sellers sent multiple bonuses. I'm sure enjoying seeing them bloom, but I don't know where I'm going to put them. LOL I sure would like down to about 200.

Edward - Thanks for your kind comments.

Rick - You are so generous. The ones I got from you in trade survived very well. I guess they had been well winterized by your climate. Spacecoast Sharp Tooth even had its ffo yesterday.

Debra

Debra

That was a very nice gesture, lalaland. I for one think that Debra's pictures are some of the best that I've ever seen. The clarity and depth of field are so perfect and even though I enjoy everybody's pictures, when I see her post, I can't wait to open it.

Debra, I can certainly understand why you would want to downsize. That's a lot of daylilies!

Vickie

I'll be sure to add my bit, and I would be happy to share. You post lovely photos, and share your knowledge freely.

kay

Sorry to hear of your loses---I did recieve a refund Check from you so I knew of your lose--Mother Nature sure has some funny ways---I hope you have a better bloom season--and please I just started collecting, but maybe down the line if I can ever share or trade --I'm here.

colette

We do love your pictures and post here. I don't know how anyone can manage to downsize, I just keep adding more.

Thanks Vickie, Kay and Rita!

Downsizing is hard, but I've got to face the reality of lack of space and little desire to weed. I've sold and given away about 40 over the past two years. But last winter, I g0t carried away looking at daylily photos on computer and ordered more again. They're hard to resist.

Colette - I did not realize you were the person who won my Spiny Sea Urchin on the auction. I am so sorry it rotted over the winter. It's always a disappointment when you don't receive what you're anticipating.

Debra

I'm sorry to be so late posting on this thread. I really do love your photos and value every bit of information I can get from you and several others on this forum. I hate that you lost some over the winter. I must have missed that post. I lost 14 over the winter. It's a sickening feeling for some of them. Spacecoast Twice Is Nice was new last year (I had a fit for it) and I never got to see it bloom before it croaked.
I would be happy to send you anything I have that you would want. A lot of mine are still double fans and older cultivars, but you are welcome to any that have increased. Just let me know.
Thanks again for your wonderful photos and information. You have enabled me more than you know. :)
Michelle

Hey Debra, I could send you some daylily rust if you want it!
;-)
But seriously...I haven't seen any rust this year. It's probably due to the lack of rain. And also I've thrown out all the worst offenders. Plus, I've done my yearly winter cut back as Ed suggested. The combination of all these things seems to have really helped. I will have lots of DL seeds soon - I've already picked a few - if you're interested, just say the word. You are a valuable asset to this forum - we couldn't do without you!
Kathy

Michelle - I feel your pain. I think I lost a total of 15 registered cultivars, mostly newer cultivars. I've been through it several times before, so it doesn't surprise me. I'm sure many of our member have had losses this year. Those of you who've been around for a few years will remember about three years ago when some of our Southern members lost hundreds grown in pots. It's much harder on those new to daylilies, who don't have that many. What bothers me more than the registered ones, is the 150 seedlings I lost. I had put a lot of planning, time and effort into those and it will take years to replace them.

But people, this pity party for me must stop. REALLY! I've felt the love and appreciation and am most grateful. Plant growers of any kind have got to roll with punches Mother Nature throws us and move on.

Debra

I don't see it as a pity party at all, I see it as people finding a way of saying how much they appreciate you!

Now, if that tree would have fallen into your dl bed...then it would have turned into a pity party :)

I really respect your modesty, it says a lot about someone's character & I have a feeling you still don't realize how much people respect you here. Everyone is just saying thank you is all.