The final three nominees for H.O.Y.2011

15 years ago

Hello Again Everyone,

As you know we at the forum voted for our top three Hosta on our last round. We were one vote of several A.H.G.A. members.We were even mentioned in the A.H.G.A. newsletter by Bob Solberg and I quote. "Dennis Ricketts of '''' took our complete list of nominees to The Garden Web Hosta Forum and ask these folks to rate their favorites. Their top three included H.'Liberty',H.'Touch of Class', and H.'Niagara Falls' followed by 'Guardian Angel'.'Summer Breeze' and 'Orange Marmalade'. There were 50 responses.These six are perennial high vote getters from our group as well."

Pretty cool huh?

Anyway, The nominees for the 2011 Hosta Of The Year are...

H 'Liberty'

H.'Praying Hands'

H.'Victory'

Please post your favorite by Sunday February 22nd so I can tally and get it to the A.H.G.A. by The 28th.

Thanks Again for all of your input!

Denny

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Babka NorCal 9b
15 years ago
Give me LIBERTY!

-Babka
paul_in_mn
15 years ago
Another vote for Liberty

Wasn't familiar with Victory - did search and found pic on Papou's sight and Shady Oaks - Looks interesting.

Paul
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Pieter zone 7/8 B.C.
15 years ago
Liberty for me too, please!
yardmom
15 years ago
Liberty for me!
caliloo
15 years ago
Liberty!

(I hate Praying Hands - YUCK! LOL!)

Alexa
hosta_freak
15 years ago
Liberty,for me,also! Phil
Hosta_Haven
15 years ago
Liberty...my Praying Hands was a "dog" last year!

Char
alexis717_df
15 years ago
I don't have one yet.... but my neighbor has a beautiful one... so does my vote count. Don't care for Praying Hands and I don't know Victory.

Liberty

Alexis
greenguy
15 years ago
liberty
Janice
15 years ago
So far, unanimous--Liberty!
hostaholic2 z 4, MN
15 years ago
I'll take Liberty!
Pieter zone 7/8 B.C.
15 years ago
Can you say: RUNAWAY TRAIN......
diggindutchman
15 years ago
Liberty for sure
trudy_gw
15 years ago
Liberty is my favorite!
evermore_gw z 4/5 NB
15 years ago
This is easy. LIBERTY.

(I have Praying Hands and would agree that it's distinctive. But Hosta of the Year? Can't see it.)
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
Liberty here, too!
gor-gor
15 years ago
I vote Liberty, based on other people's photos (and now I want it!)
papou
15 years ago
Liberty
hostared
15 years ago
Long over due...LIBERTY for sure!

Next year "Praying Hands"
jerseygarden
15 years ago
LIBERTY...PRAYING HANDS IS DISGUSTING
hostared
15 years ago
Everyone has their own opinion jerseygarden!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Janice
15 years ago
I don't have 'Praying Hands' (at least the hosta) but I wonder what it is that is disgusting to you 'jersey'??
You don't like the look or the name? Just have to ask!!! :o)

Always wonder what makes the hosta, more desirable for most people? I usually go for the
appearance but I have been turned off by some of their names in some cases!

I stand by my previous vote, in any case, cause I love the 'look' and the 'name' in that instance!!
'LIBERTY', we ALL want 'LIBERTY'!!
jerseygarden
15 years ago
It just looks like a bunch of twisted green forks..I did buy one and could not put it with anything.
mary52zn8tx
15 years ago
I thought I voted two days ago, but I guess I didn't submit. One of the very first hostas I bought, and still one of my favorites!! Now if the vile squirrels will just leave it alone. LIBERTY
Janice
15 years ago
Gotcha, Jersey--I've only seen it online and pretty much thought it looked as you have described it!!
Wish it were prettier (to me) cause that's one of the ones I'd love to have for the name!
Thanks for making clear your reasons for not liking it! :o)
toymr2mk2
15 years ago
Liberty for me!
naal
15 years ago
Ditto...... (Liberty)
hosta_freak
15 years ago
.....What else? Phil
{{gwi:941646}}
hrvk
15 years ago
I vote for H.'Victory'.
Ronny
aahostas
Original Author
15 years ago
Ronny,
I appreciate your courage! Better circle the wagons cause you are surrounded!!! LOL!

Denny
goldedger
15 years ago
Definitely Liberty..........easy to grow, beautiful and outstanding!

{{gwi:941649}}
jimm_5a_il
15 years ago
Liberty has my vote.

Jim
paullam
15 years ago
Purchased it last spring, definitely LIBERTY
fayemo
15 years ago
I also vote for LIBERTY as #1.
tidymimi
15 years ago
{{gwi:941652}}
conel946
15 years ago
Liberty for me also!
paul_in_mn
15 years ago
CBS News has projected a winner based upon early exit polling.
Babka NorCal 9b
15 years ago
Tidymimi- That photo shows that Liberty RULES! Thanks.

-Babka
sue_in_nova_scotia
15 years ago
liberty!!!!!!
aahostas
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks Everyone,
I will tally the votes and send them to the A.H.G.A. tomorrow.It was a close race...(not!) but I think Liberty is going to emerge as our winner! I will let everyone know when the winner is decided. I appreciate your help and input.

DEnny

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