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maximus7116

16 years ago

Things are starting to slow down here, so I thought I'd post a few more photos:

A few more Munsons --

A few nice oldies --

A few more Hansons --

BEDOUIN TATTOO

Some newer cultivars --

PLEASE SAY YES

And a surprise poly from Victorian Lace --

Now back outside to weed . . .

Chris

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katladie
16 years ago
Really lovely Chris. I love them all. Please Say Yes is so intense in color.

Sharon
luvtosharedivs
16 years ago
It's funny you first said "Things are starting to slow down here...", while I can barely keep up, commenting on all the posts that are showing up!

Anyway, your pics are always a feast for my eyes!
What a fantastic frilly edge on Leonidas!
I've always wanted to get Royal Jester, so after seeing yours, it's going on my wish list.
Please Say Yes is a knockout!

Thanks for sharing, and happy weeding!
(Just did some myself,since the ground was moistened by our recent rains).

Julie
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So nice to have a few still blooming, and such pretty ones too. My favs are probably Treasure of the Southwest & Kipling, bright, bright, bright! I only have a few actually blooming today, but on the plus side, Century Club finally bloomed, and it is perfect. I had been whining because I didn't think it was going to bloom at all. Doesn't have many buds, but at least it is doing something.
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Thanks for the compliments, everyone -- I'm going to get a swelled head! And thanks for the chuckle, maryl. My wish list is huge just because of the photos I see everyone else post. Rita, I don't think Safe Island is a bi-tone. This was the FFO, plus the lighting wasn't the greatest. When Aztec Beauty and Inherited Wealth bloomed at the same time, I couldn't believe the size difference. Love those big blooms . . .
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Gorgeous blooms, Chris! We still haven't had real summer weather in Upstate NY either. I don't mind (I'm not a heat lover), but I'm glad I'm not trying to grow tomatoes or peppers this year! We're having the coolest summer since something like 1918 up here. On the plus side, the things that do bloom are lasting much longer than they would if it were hot. And I think it's giving my transplanted daylilies a better chance to settle in with less stress. Laurel
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Thanks for all the nice comments. It looks like Half Moon Key is the winner! HMK and Safe Island had perfect blooms again today, and they're both loaded with buds. In past years, Twilight Illusion was much more pale (and splotchy), so maybe the cooler temps are responsible.
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shive
16 years ago
Very nice blooms! Victorian Days is so pretty! I wish mine would bloom. I've had it for two seasons without a flower. Maybe next year. It's in a really prime spot and probably would have bloomed if I hadn't moved it late last fall.

Debra
okbt
16 years ago
All beauties,Chris.Love that LEONIDAS and PLEASE SAY YES.I hadn't seen VICTORIAN DAYS looking so lovely before.I think it's on the list.

Betsy
janepa
16 years ago
They are all great Chris. I have added some more to my 'need' list. Gangster Of Love goes on first.

Thanks. Jane
jean_ar
16 years ago
Fantastic Blooms you got there.My Favorites are Joy of Beauty,and Victorian Lace.

Jean
gonegardening
16 years ago
Aren't these wonderful! So nice to see! If you run out of weeding, there's always more down here...
laurelin
16 years ago
Chris, your blooms are lovely. I really like 'Royal Jester' and 'Bedouin Tatoo' - I've never seen either of them. I think I feel a Munson phase coming on.

Laurel
pollinatorbob
16 years ago
I've been using Royal Jester this year with my bi-colors. the size is good and the plant habit is great. Third year here and it has 12 scapes and 5-way branching. Nice photo. Bob
mizellie
16 years ago
Chris, Joy Of Beauty is my pic of the day. Did VL poly for you more than once. I think this has been the year for them. All of your Munsons are lovely of course. Be sure you pull only weeds. Ellie
maximus7116
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks for the nice comments, all -- it makes posting the photos worthwhile!

Ellie, I think Victorian Lace only gave me the one poly bloom, although I had to check today because there was so much ruffling (er, fat), that I thought there was an extra petal.
iheartroscoe
16 years ago
I really love 'Royal Jester'! I've had my eye on a few bitones and this is one of them. Thanks for posting the photos!

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