Amserelda: I'd like some hens and chicks, please, to add to my collection. I'm not picky -- anything will do! Serpent Moon and I appreciate the Crown of Thorns cuttings -- she has already requested it for us. Would you like a cutting of Euphorbia trigona? Skybird: We already have some sedums from you, from the fall swap. I'm not sure what Serpent Moon has requested, but I'm fine with you giving some of them to others who request them. ---------- The tomatoes I planted a few weeks ago are still sprouting. I take back whatever I said about the potentially low germination of the Costoluto Fiorentino tomato seeds. Even though I saved the seeds over a decade ago, they are still in good shape. I have 3-4 seedlings per pot, of the 3-4 seeds planted per pot. If you are careful, you might be able to separate out the seedlings and pot them up separately. I don't think any have their first set of true leaves yet. If anyone wants seeds for them, please let me know and I'll package up some for you. Ditto for the seeds from the cherry tomatoes I grew last year from Plant Swap plants -- Black Cherry, Sun Cherry, and Riesentraub. All seem to be germinating well this spring. Costoluto Fiorentino looks a lot like Costoluto Genovese, for those who are wondering. It's a medium to large sized tomato with lots of ribs, rather like an accordion. They're a booger to peel if you're making sauce. The flavor is quite reasonable, and they grew well in my Oregon garden (coolish dry summers, fairly short season). The original seed came from Sementi, a gift from a friend who had visited Italy. I'll go through the thread this evening to write down names of people who've requested specific things. I'll make coleus and geranium cuttings tomorrow, plus maybe a few Euphorbia trigona cuttings in case anyone wants a thorny but vigorous succulent as a houseplant. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

I'm looking forward to Saturday! mstywoods, I'm saving some dark purple irises for you, as well as the lady's mantle. amester, I'm saving some dark purple irises for you. gjmancini, I'm saving some lady's mantle for you. Skybird, Thanks for the hollihocks! I'll still be bringing those light purple irises.. they're very regal-looking and showy. Also, I'll be bringing some of that catmint. When I thinned out and transplanted my irises last time (Oct 08), I had about a zillion extras, and gave them away to my neighbors and co-workers. Here's a BEFORE shot. Then I dug them all up, washed off their little dirty feet, and separated them. Then replanted about half of them. Here's a RIGHT AFTER shot. And here we are, 3 months ago. Oh....um, oops. As you see, I got some of them mixed up. I think I can pick out the peachy colored ones, if anyone would especially like those. I'll be transporting them the way my momma taught me - bare roots, in a big tub of water. I'll bring ziplock bags so you can keep them wet until you get home. Then, if it will be a day or two until you can plant them, you might want to put them in a big clean plastic bowl with fresh water, just deep enough to keep the roots wet. I'd leave them outside, but not in direct sun. You probably already know the little trench arrangement for putting them in the dirt, but if not , I'll show you on Saturday. Looking forward to seeing all of you!. Betty

Here's a partial list of what I have available and plan to bring. A large number of the plants on my list are newly transplanted or are still smaller seedlings. They may require some tender care initially. Pot size may vary and could be as small as 1"x1"x2" cells all of the way up to 3 gallon sizes for certain plants. I've put down my best guess for pot sizes, but with so many plants it's hard to keep track of exact sizes. I am willing to split cell packs if you only need one or two plants from a multi-cell pack. Please view my "Want List" posted on this site to see what plants and supplies I'm hoping to trade for. I am in short supply of 1, 2, and 3+ gallon plastic pots. If you bring pots to trade, PLEASE make sure they are clean (ie- dirt/plant debris knocked out and no "critters")! Division or layered division = freshly dug, rooted plant (unless otherwise indicated) Agastache foeniculum [Anise Hyssop] 2" pots Alcea rosea [Hollyhock]- biennial, mixed colors, singles and doubles mostly pink, white, burgundy and pink/white bicolors plants. Will bring if time/space allows. Alcea rosea nigra [Black Hollyhock]- biennial, black single flower 2" pots Amaranthus "Early Splendor" 2" pots, 6-cell packs Amaranthus "Illumination" 2" pots, 6-cell packs Aristolochia fimbriata [Variegated Pipevine / Variegated Dutchman's Pipe] small plants in 2" pots Aristolochia trilobata [Calico Vine / Dutchman's Pipe] small plants in 2" pots Asarina scandens- mixed colors 2" pots & 3-cell packs Aster cordifolius "Wood's Blue" [NY Aster "Wood's Blue]- perennial, 12-16" tall, slowly spreading, fall blooming, gentian blue flowers with gold eye, sun, zones 5-8. 4" pots & 1 gallon pot Belamcanda chinensis [Blackberry Lily]. small plants in 3" pots Brachycome, Bravo Series, deep blue w/black eye 2" pots Briza maxima "Great Quaking Grass" 2" pots & 4" pots BRUGMANSIA: Depending on available space I may bring cuttings and/or potted plants. Possible cultivars are: Single, pink (noid) Named cultivars: Cotton Candy Frosty Pink Golden Lady Mountain Magic Buddleja davidii- [Butterfly Bush/Summer Lilac]- medium-dark purple. divided recently and potted (looks rough now but should recover fine)- 1-2 gallon pots Celosia spicata- [Princess Feather] dark pink & white flowers with burgundy foliage 2" pots and small plants in 6-cell packs Celosia spicata- [Princess Feather]- light pink/green foliage. Small seedlings in 6-cell packs Celosia [Cockscomb- burgundy] (large comb, 8"-10" tall plant) 2" pots, small 6-cell packs Cerinthe major purpurascens [aka Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant] 3" pots Cerinthe major purpurascens "Kiwi" [aka Honeywort, Blue Shrimp Plant] 3" pots Chasmanthium latifolium [Sea Oats] division- will only bring if arranged for in advance. Chrysanthemum "Clara Curtis"- hardy mum, peachy/pale pink 4" pots Coleus, Super Rainbow Series "Red Velvet" small plants in 2" pots Datura meteloides 'Belle Blanche' - solid white flowers, fragrant, dark blue-green foliage 2" pots Datura meteloides- double/triple purple (unnamed) 2" pots Datura meteloides- double yellow (unnamed) in small cells from 6-cell packs Datura meteloides "Purple Petticoats"- double purple with white interior, ruffled, in 2" pots Dianthus barbatus [Sweet William]- mix of burgundy, white, pink, red, bicolors in small 3-cell packs Echinacea purpurea [Purple Coneflower] from "Ruby Star" seed, 1 year old+ plants in quart pots- will only bring a couple of these. Echinacea purpurea [Purple Coneflower] from red/orange parent plant seed (similar to 'Sundown') very small seedlings in small cell packs Four OClocks- "Kaleidoscope"- Seeds only. Mixture of fuchsia, white, yellow spotted/swirled blooms that are quick & easy to grow from seed. Geranium, stellar (similar to 'Vancouver Centennial")- rooted cutting SPECIAL TRADE, 2" pot Helichrysum bracteatum [Strawflower]- pink, pink/white, yellow/gold (tall plants at maturity 5-7') 2" pots & 3-cell packs Hibiscus acetosella "Red Shield"- tender perennial/grow as annual. Burgundy foliage, red flowers 2" pots Hibiscus manihot (Sunset Hibiscus)- tender perennial/grow as annual. Edible, yellow flowers 2" pots HYDRANGEA: Hydrangea quercifolia 'Sikes Dwarf"- plant (newly divided) in 1 & 2 gallon pots, will bring 1-2 of each size Hydrangea macrophylla, unknown vibrant blue mophead- (all sizes new layered divisions) 1 gallon & 2 gallon, will probably bring 1 of each size Hydrangea serrata 'Grayswood'- layer rooted division IOCHROMA: Iochroma cyaneum 'Royal Blue'- small rooted cutting/small potted plant SPECIAL TRADE IRIS, DWARF BEARDED:- If I have time to dig these I will bring them. Peach- divisions/rhizomes Yellow/White bicolor- divisions/rhizomes "Little Red Devil"- dark reddish-purple, early divisions/rhizomes IRIS, LOUISIANA: 'Black Gamecock'- blue-black with narrow gold line signal. division IRIS, SIBERIAN: Unknown (lost the name! but it MIGHT be "Rare Jewel") very pretty medium purple/violet, prolific bloomer, strong grower (this is NOT Caesars' Brother) 1 gallon pots (newly divided), 2 gallon pots (newly divided)- will probably bring one of each size Jasione laevis "Blue Light" from seed- perennial, spiky-globular blue flowers up to 24" ht., zone 6-9 small seedlings Kerria japonica [Kerria Shrub]- arching branches with double yellow flowers in spring 2 gallon pot, cuttings also available but will only bring if asked for in advance. Ledebouria socialis- [Silver Squill/Violet Squill]- houseplant division- will only bring if asked for in advance Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Chocolate' [Chocolate Mint]- 4" pots Mimosa pudica [Sensitive Plant] 3-cell packs MORNING GLORY: Scarlet O'hara - seeds only - quick germination and does well direct seeded in spring Star of Yelta - seeds only - quick germination and does well direct seeded in spring Variegated Japanese- seeds only- deep pink with white rim, strongly variegated green/white foliage; quick germination and does well direct seeded in spring Muhlenbergia capillaris [Pink/Purple Muhly Grass] from seed- potted plants in 3" pots or quart pots- may bring, but probably only if asked for in advance. Nigella "Miss Jekyll- Dark Blue" 3-cell packs- small plants Nepeta cataria [Catnip]- cuttings (easy to root) will only bring if asked. Nicotiana "Fragrant Cloud"- white flowers, very fragrant 3-cell packs Origanum vulgare- [Oregano] cuttings (easy to root)- will only bring if asked. Peony- (herbaceous) dark raspberry/pink, double, fragrant (25+ year old cultivar) potted plants- newly divided, 1 & 2 gallon sizes SPECIAL TRADE Pepper "Black Pearl" 2" pots, small 3-packs Salvia greggii [Texas Sage- red]- 4-5' annual, bright red flowers that are very attractive to hummingbirds. 2" pots Sedum spectabile- medium pink (unnamed) 1 gallon plant Sunflower (small yellow, multi-branching, 6') 6-cell packs Talinum paniculatum "Jewels of Opar" 2" pots Tomato "Brandywine" indeterminate, open pollinated, yellow/red fruit. small plants in 6-cell packs Tomato "Delicious" 77 days, determinate, medium red fruit. small plants in 6-cell packs Tomato "Green Zebra" indeterminate, open pollinated, green striped smaller green fruit, tangy. small plants in 6-cell packs Tomato "Homesweet" 70 days, determinate, very sweet red fruit. small plants in 6-cell packs Tomato- Large Pink (possibly Pink Brandywine) indeterminate, open pollinated, large pink beefsteak-type fruit. small plants in 6-cell packs Tomato "Thessaloniki" 70-75 days, indeterminate, resist sun scald & cracking. small plants in 6-cell packs Zinnia "Giant Doubles Mixed" 2" pots x 4 Zinnia "Royal Purple" 2" pots x 4

Yep, it was a GREAT swap. Kudos to Jeff for being our fearless leader for so long! And, thanks, Rhonda, for stepping in to fill a BIG pair of shoes - you'll do great. Thanks to everyone for taking my babies home. :-) And a big thanks, also, to everyone who gave me plants (Connie, that Cosmos was the prize-winner today - thank you so much). Also, Chip said to tell y'all thanks for the tomatoes and pepper plants, too! --April P.S. For those of you who asked, you can see a few more photos from my garden at www.myspace.com/tnsabregirl. Click the Pics link under my photo. See y'all next time! Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of my garden on MySpace