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hostapumpkinman

16 years ago

Just curious as to what everyone is finding and adding to their collections in the last 10 days.I have acquired Cherish,Hakumuo,Winfield Mist, Lemon Frost,and Silk Kimono.

Phil

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maidofshade
16 years ago
amanuma
aureo maculata
blue diamond
Paradise Joyce
Sea Yellow Sunrise
Shirley Vaughn
Tenryu
Touch of Class
User
16 years ago
Today I added:
Iris Frazer
Cracker Crumbs
Kiwi Blue Baby
Silver Bay
Hanky Panky
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hosta_freak
16 years ago
Dress Blues
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tedbug
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buff24
16 years ago
The only one I've gotten... William Lachman is coming in the mail this week. I'm a sucker for the streakers :-)
lindac
16 years ago
Snow Cap
Another Sagae....couldn't leave it there....and 2 others, which I just planted tonignt...after weeding and moving some stuff.....and I am so fried, I can't even remember what they were...
A lime green one with a white edge and another with a woman's name...medium tall...planted it in the front bed!...
Yawn....
Someone remind me to label them in the morning.....
gardengal101
16 years ago
Ivory Coast (absolutely love with this one!)
Sagae
Liberty
Toy Soldier
Dark Star
Kross Regal
jack24
16 years ago
Aphrodite
Blast Off
Dress Blue
Fragrant Blue
Halcyon
Hadspen
Kiwi Full Monty
Krossa Regal
Liberty
Revolution
St Elmo Fire
Sea Lotus Leaf
So Sweet
Stained Glass

And I still have about a dozen on my wish list!
Next Sat I will be selling hostas with the WNY hosta society at a local farmers' market. Just another opportunity to feed the addiction.....
mary52zn8tx
16 years ago
I have been on a hosta binge this spring. In the last ten days I added about fifty, with a total of about 100 in all. That brings me close to 300, and except for some sales, I guess I am about finished for the year. If I can keep these alive, I will have a nice garden. Highlights of the ones I have bought:
Blue Angel replacement
Jade Cascade
Yellow River
Gypsy Rose
Kiwi Full Monty
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First Mate small
Amazing Grace small
Lakeside Cha Cha
Blue Mouse Ears
Savannah Supreme
Majesty
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Embroidery that I picked up in OK for $15.00
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chocolateis2b8
16 years ago
Abby
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Journeys End
Captain Kirk
Liberty
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Pizzazz
Sleeping Beauty
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June Fever
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aka_margo
16 years ago
Duchess
Illicit Affair
Heavenly Tiara
Holly's Stinger
Twist of Lime
Geisha
Crusader
Gay Feather
Resonance
Brenda's Beauty
Kikutii AureoMarginata
Peanut
Morning Light
Crumples
Raleigh Remembrance
Lakeside Elfin Fire
Lakeside Downsized

And if you count the ones I just received today from a co-op order:
Allegan Fog
Bother Stefan
Climax
Komodo Dragon
Manhattan
Popcorn
Queen of the Seas
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Hippodrome
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Rosedale Golden Goose
Star-Kissed
X-rated
Chopsticks
Lakeside Cranberry Relish
Silver Threads, Golden Needles
Lakeside Prophecy

Can you say addict??? I did have three new beds to fill, that's my excuse and I am sticking to it!
dsaj-ia4b
16 years ago
I've been having some fun lately as I've created a new bed. Now to fill it!

Fiesta
Peanut
Snow Cap
Summer Music
Teaspoon
Dorset Blue
Fair Maiden
Iron Gate Delight
June
Lakeside Hoola Hoop
Lily Pad
On Stage
and Shade Fanfare

I still have space for more. Any suggestions on a medium blue or a shiny green?

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i_dig_it
16 years ago
These are my most recent ones...

Bright Lights
Center of Attention
Liberty
Little Doll
Maui Buttercups
Midwest Magic
Sleeping Beauty
Tick Tock

One of my favorite Hosta haunts is having open house this weekend. I can't wait!

Janet
woodthrush
16 years ago
Just a couple...
Harriette Ward
Summer Snow
Big Top
Blaze of Glory
Cinderella
Geisha Satin Ripples
London Fog
Lullabye
MontyPython
My Cup of Tea
Roller Coaster Ride
Rosedale Misty Magic
Smooth Sailing
Step Sister
Sugar and spice
Tappan Zee
Woolly Mammoth
Planaginea Athena
playinmud
16 years ago
Liberty and Beatrice. I'm slowing down.
maidofshade
16 years ago
4 more LOL
deja blue
dance with me
satisfaction
and another great expectations!
from another trade
Queen of the seas
Lullabye
Illicit Affair
Baby Bunting
Stinger Seedling
And another June!
mareas
16 years ago
Oh how funny! I thought I was the only one on this passionate collecting binge - apparently NOT!
Orange Marmalade
Fantasy Island
Ooh La La
Ghost Spirit
Sleeping Beauty
El Nino
Thunderbolt
Guardian Angel
Korean Snow
Diane's Fancy (maybe)
Krossa Regal
Bright Lights
Alex Summers
Blue Jay
JohnNC7B
16 years ago
Gosh, I guess I'm falling down on the job 'cause I haven't bought nearly as many as the rest of you!!
But, I have adopted some:

Fire and Ice
Lady Godiva
Queen of the Sea
Riptide
Seafire
Touch of Class

and four Moon Vines!

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blacky1
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Wish I had the space to add all of the above hostas. I have to start using the dwarfs and mini's which a lovely.
My recent purchases are Pandora's box, Blue Mouse ears,Cody,Lakeside Elfin Fire, Dixie Chick,Little Sunspot,Praying Hands,Tattoo (which is bigger but I love the leaves), Cracker Crumbs and last is a hosta not many people talk about called Bubba. It is not the greatest looking but for me it has a great significance - my horse was named Bubba and had to be put down on Jan. 19th. He was 30 years old. So now I will always seen Bubba and think of Bubba.

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lindac
16 years ago
We're losing grass here....there are 8 on the deck to be planted...Sagae, 2 Dick Ward, Strip tease, Alex Summers, American Dream a GE ( calling that great disappointment...you'd think I would learn!) and a Montana AM. And last week I planted Snow Cap and Inniswood.
If I keep this up, soon there will be nothing to mow!
Linda C
sweetpe847
16 years ago
Cameo
Key Lime Pie
Lakeside Ripples
Peppermint Ice
Pilgrim
Rascal
Summer Breeze
lakeside Shore Master
Atlantis
Old Glory
Cathedral Windows

And just recently ordered
Abiqua Moonbeam
Spilt Milk
Unforgettable

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yardenman
16 years ago
Well, not in the "last 10 days", but I did order a bunch of new hostas (to me) last month to expand a small existing bed and got them planted a few weeks ago:

Gold Drop, Big Daddy, Krossa Regal, Fragrant Bouquet, Halcyon, August Moon, Sum&Substance, Blue Cadet, June, Paul's Glory, Piedmont Gold, Middle Ridge.

I also added some Japanese Painted Fern and Raspberry Ice Heuchera for contrast.
cfmuehling
16 years ago
I was drooling at some of these hosta! I thought I'd check my own purchases and am almost embarrassed. However, when I average them out through eBay's .99 hosta? Cooooooo...

As of May 28 (this thread was begun 03 June)
Wide Brim
Red October
Abba Dabba Do
Abby
Pineapple Upside Down Cake (2)
Inniswood
Potomac Pride
Elvis Lives
Sea Thunder
Bold Ribbons
Clausa
Fiesta Verde
Permenant Wave
Love Pat
Frosted Jade
Old Faithful
Maui Buttercups
Jewel of the Nile
Fragrant Blue
Deja Blue
Gray Ghost

and since then, I've picked up:
Black Hills
Green Eyes
Potomac Pride (2)
Green Angel
Slick Willie
Elvis Lives
Sea Thunder
Great Expectations
Permenant Wave
Twist of Lime
Bridegroom
Candy Hearts
Gold Drop
Elegans
Sweet Potato Pie
Puff the Magic Dragon
Golden Delicious.

I've had a sad thing happen. My plant first vendor on eBay to fail me has happened. I'm filing the dispute today, because I can't get 1) my hosta, 2) any communication after 2 months. So, I'm buying them again elsewhere.

But, that doesn't stop me from having faith! And, buying more.

Christine

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