Brace yourself . . . They've arrived
Oh goodness me . . . today I had what some would call a âÂÂhostagasimâÂÂ.
My long anticipated Hallson order finally arrived. I say finally not to imply Chris didnâÂÂt send it to me quick enough, but in the sense that I have been waiting for this batch since early January when I first placed it. It was my biggest order to date and holds some of my favorites. Although I am STILL without Jade Cascade, but that will change come June. :p
They were all phenomenal. Massive root systems, numerous pips, perfect packaging. I cannot sing this man enough praises.
Oh and for the record, Teaspoon has 15 pips, FIFTEEN !!!
As you can see from the picture they havenâÂÂt leafed out yet, so I will have to hold off on their school pictures until they give me a big smile.
It took me a total of 4.5 hours to pot all 43. If only all of life were as enjoyable as potting hostas.
More later as they grow up. :)
::virtual hug to Chris::
Ludi
DonâÂÂt mind the Caladium, they hitched a ride home this past weekend.
Here is the list of what was in the order for those interested. :)
Aristocrat
Avocado
Baby Bunting
Blue Ivory
Blue Jay
Blue Mouse Ears
Blueberry Muffin
Bridegroom
Broad Band
Bumblebee
Cerveza
Clifford's Stingray
Dancing Queen
Devon Green
Emerald Ruff Cut
Empress Wu
Frosted Jade
Goodness Gracious
Grand Canyon
Guardian Angel
Hollywood Lights
Hudson Bay
Hyuga Urajiro
Ice Follies
Journey's End
Liberty
Luna Moth
Mojito
Montana AM
Neptune
Radiant Star
Rainbow's End
Rare Breed
Sagae
Satisfaction
Silver Star
Smooth Sailing
Spartacus
Teaspoon
Touch of Class
Twist of Lime
White Bikini
Winter Snow
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