Well observed! The MATURED flowers, of many Hippeastrums even, create the impression of the "seamless" and "completely rounded" CALIX or PLATE and I am inclined to baptize this seedling Amarena BALLS (again, and in remembrance of a sibling of Minerva x Picotee respectively) that had been nicely veined on white, rounded segments) but lacked the red edge DESPITE parentage of "Picotee". I shall definitely try to obtain seeds of "PapMinPic through self pollination. On ther other hand, the star-shaped Melusine x PapDon2 seedlings (a second is comming soon and reveals itself in the background respectively *g*) are in my opinion dead end hybrids, because their beauty is very "formal". Their color is very good though, rather blueish.

I think you are right Rita. After I purchased it is when I actually started inquiring about it to some northern growers and hybridizers. Many of them said it blooms ugly for them. Made me start 2nd guessing my purchase after I saw that 1st bloom. I can't use pollen from an ugly daylily. I have a bad habit of seeing something I like, buying it, then figuring out how to take care of them...lol Julia I hope your CE blooms improve for you. Glad to know I'm not the only one that looks at some of my purchases when they bloom and wonder what was I thinking. Also, glad to know that most daylilies grow out of their ugliness. Andrea

Thanks everyone. I learned that when I correct the photos and add the names in Photobucket that they are added here too, which of course makes sense, considering it is a direct link. My Hanky Panky wasn't affected this spring but as you can see in some of the pics, that quite a few of mine were, I have transplanted six sad hostas to pots with the hope of a recovery. The foot with red toenails is mine! When I took the photo, I didn't notice that my foot was encroaching upon photo territory :) Bfly8 - you are on! 1 inch lol

Hello all, Im not really new to garden web just new to the Ohio Valley forum. I mostly stick to the Bromeliad forum and i can't believe i didn't think to look for this one. I've got a bunch of Vriesea 'Christine' pups that i've been looking for an excuse to repot if anybody is interested. All i need is an address and ill load up the bromes and girlfriend(to carry them) and im on my way. :)