What is that hosta place in Missouri - I think it's in Missouri. They sell collections of more common hostas that are really inexpensive. I think they have daylilies also.

Alexa - I think you are the one that mentioned that nursery here once. I've never ordered from them. Is it something Wild and Sons?????? That might be a place to start if someone can remember the name.

I just emailed someone that lives near me. He had an entire front yard of GT a couple of years ago. I mentioned that someone here was looking for some. We will see what he says - he posts here also!

This is not an endorsement, just search I ran for the hosta Golden Tiara. I know nothing about this company, but seems to fit your criteria.

Classygroundcovers.com.

Also looked at a site where people comment about vendors and tried to post a link, but GardenWeb blocked this site. Comments were 143 positives, 5 neutrals, and no negatives.

I'm sure others will weigh in with ideas and possibly feedback on this company as well.

Good Luck

Paul

I think you are thinking of Gilbert H Wilds - they usually have a 'hosta by the handful' sale. But I don't know if they come labeled or not.
Pam

I just check out the Gilbert H Wilds and Sons site. Their prices look nice, and they do have some nice sales. The cheapest are the unlabeled ones (of course!). But the other prices look pretty good, too!

I'll need to check my wallet...
Indyrose

indyrose-are you set on golden tiara? I have lancifolia. How many do you want/need?

The lancifolia I have will probably get too big for the edging I wan to do. The Golden Tiara I have already seem to be just the right size, which is why I wanted that variety. Thanks for the help, but I don't think it will do the job.

PS. Please fill in your trade page! We may be able to do some local swaps!

I`ve ordered hosta, iris, and daylilies from Gilbert several times and would again. They have good sale prices, send a free plant, and everything bloomed and grew. The hostas were all one eye.

I've heard of Gilbert Wilds, but have never done business with them so I certianly can't endorse them! Hope you find your GT at a good price. \
Alexa

I will look to see if I can get them wholesale. Would you want gallon sized or smaller?

I have a source for the GT now, who contacted me privately. Thanks to all who responded.

I'd still like to know where I could get tiny ones wholesale -- from what I've seen they were sold in flats of 96, but didn't list prices for that. They all said to go through a plant broker to get pricing.

I suppose I could collect seeds and try that way. But most hosta, except ventricosa, don't breed true, so I'd be trying pot luck, and certainly couldn't sell them as named hosta. I couldn't plant a dozen "Sagae" seeds, for example...

Jenny_Indiana, contact me privately about what you are thinking of...

Indyrose

I just found this while surfing hosta sites.
Shady Oaks sells whole trays of liners.
I`ve never ordered from them myself.

Here is a link that might be useful: Shady Oaks

Indyrose - I am so glad Jim contacted you. I emailed him when I read your post the other day. He responded that he does not do mail order, but might consider helping you out.
You will be really pleased with his plants - everything I've ever gotten from him is very healthy. He is really a great guy - and I'm not surprised that he decided to help you!
Teresa

At HostaLiners.com, you do not need a license. They may or may not carry what you're looking for.

Yes! Hostaliners looks really good! That's more into my price range! Maybe I should check out what it takes to get a nursery license...or wait until I retire.

Indyrose

Be aware, however, that liners are going to be VERY VERY VERY small plants. It will take a good long time before they're close to a 1 gallon pot. The good thing is that the Tiara series are good growers.

Not necessarily small. Depends on the time of year and the variety you buy. Some varieties that are in heavy demand maybe smaller.
These are some TC's I bought from Walters last fall (Singing in the Rain)

And an average sized TC bought in early spring

I was looking around at different hosta sites and ran across bloomingbulb.com They sell in large quanities. The more you buy the cheaper they are. You might check it out.. They might have what you need..

Susie

Wow - those are some nice sized TCs.

Hi,
Woodthrush,
I think you need to state the 'Dancing in the Rain' are at least 3 years old; and jumbo plugs (65's)

The other tissue culture has definitely went through a dormancy and is exceptional. It is two years old; at least. The chances of getting plants consistant to that are very slim.

The point I was trying to make is that people tend to go running scared when they hear the TC words and it isn't necessary. Our group has bought thousands of TC's and with few exceptions, they have been a good size.