Linking two threads here which on the surface appear to be about Whirlwind and Irish Diamonds. However, they are about hosta being relabeled or renamed as a trademark.
One is tokadama flavocircinalis as Happy Hippo in one thread with topic Whirlwind. Gardenweb link is
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/hosta/msg0722570910432.html
One is Allan P McConnell as Irish Diamonds in another thread.Gardenweb link is
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/hosta/msg0918514615509.html?8
In both cases the real identity of the hosta is unclear to the casual observer, and for marketing purposes apparently an alternate TM name (not registered) was applied by the nursery.
In both cases, BUYER BEWARE.....although the nurseries may be wholesalers, watch for the labels.
Steve Massachusetts
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