Anyone starting a list for 'next year'?

14 years ago

I am, if I can wait that long!! ;o)

Golden Sculpture

American Icon (had it--lost it--want it back)

Spinning Wheels

San Kao (reminded of it by Connie's 'Blues for Gold' thread--though it wasn't an option)

Jade Cascades (had it, too, lost it)

Lakeside L.A. (can't bring myself to call it what it really is-gulp!)

I know there's more--there's ALWAYS more, but these are the ones that come quickly to mind, without

looking at my 'list'! It's those, that are right out there, upfront in my mind, that I figure I must

SURELY have, eventually!!

How about you? And, remember--the females always have the option to *change our minds*, and

with 'equality' on the table--I guess the guys can, too!! :o)

Oh, and anyone can definitely 'add to' the list as the thread moves along--I mean REALLY, we do that

don't we--especially when we see each others lists!!! ;o)

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i_dig_it
14 years ago
A list for next year?

I still have my list from last year AND this year I'm working on.

I might get kicked off this forum, but I have to confess.

I haven't bought one new hosta this year

There I said it!

Due to many factors which I won't bore everyone with and my space becoming very limited, I just couldn't do it this year. But I have been faithfully tending my current collection and every one of them has been very rewarding to me this year by growing and even outgrowing their spaces. So I've begun planning and deciding and hopefully next year I will be able to add at least a few more.

Some on my list:
Clown's Collar
Daisy Doolittle
Frosted Frolic
Hawkeye
Jack of Diamonds
My Clair
Popcorn
Robin Hood

And so many others...Janet
Janice
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14 years ago
Oh yes---'Robin Hood' that's one that's on my list that I didn't recall right away!!!!

Dave--how do you like yours this year? :o)

I was wondering where you were, Janet!! Seems like I don't recall you posting much, if at all, this year! :oI
So glad you checked in and shared your 'list' with us and reminded me of RH!!

So--IT IS possible to NOT buy a hosta one year!! :-O You've obviously proved it is, so I'll make sure to keep
you listed as a 'support-person' when I decide it's time I cease and desist from buying any more!!! I'm sure I'll
need a pep-talk, daily to keep from despair,--okay, maybe not, but I would miss the fun of a new hosta to
decide WHERE to plant or pot or barrell!!!

BUT--Janet--the year's not over yet!!! ;o)
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My wish list is always really small. this year i bought a paradigm. 30 % off at a high priced nursury that has all of there hosta in alphabetical order (way cool!!) so i payed around $11.00 for it, and it had at least 8 eyes!! (was really excited!!) when i go to that nursury i dont take a cart with me because i know that i would fill it up!! so i only buy what i can actually carry. unfortunately the people there are so nice, they always want to run and get me a cart, but i tell them no, and then i just stuff my arms and fingers and toes with as many plants that i can possibbly carry and get to the register!! can you imagine what a sight i look like when i finally make it in line? my arms are aching and my back is killinmg me!! and the ever so nice girl at the register always says "sir, you do know that we have carts here dont you?" (i just laugh) and tell her that i am only allowed to buy what i can physically carry. all of there plants look great!! and all of the time!! (and so does there thyme) I was really hoping to find St Paul and Olive Bailey Langdon, so i settled for third place which was Paradigm! which I am sure that i am going to really like!! posting a pic of it if photo bucket doesnt kill my computer!! Paul
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ladywindsurfer
14 years ago
I have acquired a number of new ones this year, mostly to replace drought losses, that occurred during the past 2 years, when we sometimes went a month or more without rainfall and outdoor watering was totally banned or severely restricted.

I don't have many on my list, as new additions, but
Popcorn and Daisy Doolittle are there.
Plus, Mango Tango and Hanky Panky

Of course, if I find some others that I like, especially Minis, I have been known to disregard the list...Frequently!
woodthrush
14 years ago
I'd like to collect more Strip Tease sports. I didn't know there were so many.
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botanybabe
14 years ago
My list just carries from year to year because I seldom get what is on it. I get about 30 new hostas per year, but they are mostly from trades, so they're only new to me, with an occasional exception. Last year I did receive an Embroidery which I had wanted for a very long time.

So just off the top of my head my list goes like this:
Guardian Angel
Spinning Wheel
Buggy Wheels
Purple Haze
My Clair
Alex Summers
Ice Age Trail
Tattoo
Mango Tango
Gunther's Prize
Journey's End
Blue Hawaii
Empress Wu
Golden Sculpture
Godzilla

Lainey
chris-e
14 years ago
After planting a Star Trek garden for my husband this summer, I plan on making a Beatles garden for me!

Sgt. Pepper
Lovely Rita
Yellow Submarine
Revolution
Rock and Roll
Liverpool White
London Fog
and one for each Beatle:
Paul's Glory
(Here comes the) Sun Power for George
Star Kissed for Ringo
Peace for John.

I also may throw in Satisfaction just for the hell of it. :)

Christine
botanybabe
14 years ago
Christine,

That is a really cool idea. Don't forget Sea Octopus (for Octopus's Garden), Eleanor (Rigby), Abby, amd maybe even Yesterday's Memories.

Lainey
Mary4b
14 years ago
Yes...a couple of nights on the computer, and I have a list brewing. I always lose my lists, though, and end up picking up what I see that looks good at the time.

However, I will make every effort to get montana aureomarginata. Maybe even this year.

These are some that I have my eye on for next year:

Grand Prize
Clifford's Forest Fire
Island Charm
Sum of All
Summer Joy
Katie Q
Pilgrim
Sea Lotus Leaf
Restless Seas
Gene's Joy

I couldn't fit any more names on my index card with the Sharpie, so I had to stop window shopping.
ptilda
14 years ago
I'm loving the exchanges I'm doing for new hosta. Not necessarily all the ones I'm looking for, but I have managed to get at least half of my exchanges covering those on my "need" list. And when I get one I'm unfamiliar with, it inspires me even more!

Hopefully, I'll be able to acquire at least a couple dozen more this year before I have to start on next year's list. In fact, I might even manage to BUY a couple! WOW!
ninamarie
14 years ago
I'd like:
Empress Wu
Marilyn Monroe
Rainforest Sunrise
Alex Summers
Queen of the Seas
Pewterware
Little Caesar
Linda Sue
Jewel of the Nile
Barbara Ann
Beckoning
Aliyah's Grace
Clovelly
Jaz
and a few more. This has been a good year for me for hosta acqusitions and I'm running out of space. So go ahead. Talk me out of these.
alyciaadamo
14 years ago
You people have problems. Its only July of THIS year and you're making lists for what to buy next year!LOL

That said this is my list although I don't know if I even have the room for them (I have .13 acres! thats the size of some peoples houses) and I am just new at this!

sagae
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Queen of the seas
Abiqua Drinking Gourd?
Blue Mouse Ears
Guardian Angel - kind of on the fence
Olive Bailey Langdon
jewel of the nile?
Dream Queen or Dream Weaver
Fair Maiden
fortunei Albo Picta
Lunar Orbit
Remember Me
Spartacus
Velvet Moon
Cat Eyes
El Nino
Sum of All
Alvatine Taylor
Pieter zone 7/8 B.C.
14 years ago
Let me be the first guy to jump in here by the looks of it.... what do you mean a list for next year, I have a running list, for years to come.

Christine, I love your idea. Sea Octopus has come into its own for me this year and it's shape and form continue to enthrall me... you'll love it.
paul_in_mn
14 years ago
I agree with Pieter, a running(wish) list - some get added, some get bought, some fall off, and some I keep waiting for the price to get near my price range.

Top of my list-

Ginsu Knife - this is one I was going to buy for sure this year, I guess it'll wait.
Kiwi Full Monty
A Many Splendored Thing
Center of Attention
Mama Mia
Olive Branch
Unforgettable
Big Kahuna (Anyone have this one?)
Streaked breeder that only costs a leg (need my arms to plant)

Paul

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