Start by reviewing the must have hostas in the FAQ section of this forum. I think you need to scroll down to item 19 or 20 to Hostas that meet the 10 foot rule. They are the ones that stand out when someone walks into your garden and there is no doubt what they are. Don't limit yourself from Jim's Hostas. Ask the members here for the suppliers they recommend. Northern Perrenials and Hallson's are two of the favorites. Consider your options and definetely seek advice from the people here. Ask alot of questions before you go overboard buying. When I started collecting here in Minnesota, money was not a problem and I have access to many hybridizers. More is not the answer. Teresa

Yes, I've ordered from Jim's Hosta this spring. I got some smaller hosta: Crepe Suzette, Itty Bitty, L.SmallFry, PG-13, Sam Spade (OS), Whirlwind, a second fortunei hyacinthina (which has no sawfly damage)..oh yeah, and TWO Masquerades which I totally adore. They are all small plants, but will grow quickly I think. and larger plants Captain's Adventure and Fragrant King. The Fragrant King has a couple of very fat eyes which turned into fat petioles and new leafs unfurling, very happy with it. Captain's Adventure I hope ends up looking fantastic, it seems healthy, just not very large, and it was the most expensive of the bunch. The plants arrived safely and early, a good thing. The heat was not too bad this early in the growing season. The packing is not as careful as that of the larger growers, but then the prices are lower as well. Just order for early shipment. Or ASAP. If I order again, it will be for really late delivery at the end of growing season, when heat may be less deadly for plants. Like November! I had ordered the 2 Masquerades in December 2011, when there was no shipping charge, for spring delivery, and Jim sent me an email in early April that I could add more to that order, still free shipping, and they'd be shipping earlier than intended because of hosta already waking up and growing. So I added the other plants, and all came for no shipping fee. Easy to deal with. And, after a week or so in the pots, they are all spry and fit looking....and growing nicely with no insect damage.

Here is a picture of Yellow Eyes. It looks FAR more yellow than it is, it's the lighting. The other pics were taken earlier in the day with part natural light and part artificial. This pic of Yellow Eyes was taken totally under artificial light. The actual color of this Yellow Eyes is sort of a uniform spring green. BTW, has anyone grown Yellow Eyes? What does the mature plant look like?

No need for apologies!! I am only 45 min. away from Jim's so a trip to Dubuque is a nice way to spend an afternoon. Here's some Arboretum pics I took June 10th. Wish I had taken more, but there was alot of people there that day and I try to take garden shots without alot of people standing around....unless I know them lol. last pic is the Bob Kuk collection.