I just have to say--most my life I've had to get a lot of my plants by mail-order--lived in rural areas, couldn't find much in local stores most places, wanted something different I couldn't find locally even when there were pretty good local sources. Even if you're not thinking about *buying*, going to nursery websites can be a great source of information. Many have good information about growing, and more have pictures. You can learn a lot about plants you may not even know about but are just what you have to have (boy, is that a description of me!) If you have a particular kind of plant family in mind, there are different sites that feature different kinds of plants. Violet Barn is excellent and has more different kinds of plants, and pictures, and good prices and service- Kartuz Nursery has lots of different kinds of plants, and pictures--I understand the service has improved considerably. So many more--you could go to the Garden Watchdog and get lots and lots of names, plus reviews by customers about prices, customer services, etc.

Hi "buckhill"! I think the link below to the "hosta Library" may help you. If you click in the upper left hand corner of the photos, 'My hostas database info", you will often get more information about the hosta pictured!! janice Here is a link that might be useful: Hosta Library

Even better than the prospect of getting specific plants is getting them at a good price. If you want enough of any single variety you can usually get the nursery to give you a break on their normal 100% markup since there is No Work involved for them other than ordering, and No Upkeep of the plants on their end if you agree to come when they call that it's in (delivery dates are never firm in the biz). (Run on sentence but I'm excited....) Sunny Border is a great vendor who has a wonderful reputation amongst nursery owners. Their website is one that I refer to frequently "just to get ideas" .... LOL Martie

Hi I am looking for several patterns as well I have 3 grandsons I need to make Boy dolls for , so I need any male doll patterns from fibre craft also i would like the mermaid, bridalgrrom bridesmaid and bridal gown ones umm I think there is one call rainbow girl i would love to have, I need toothfairy , fairy goodmother,Oh christmas Angel and easter parade.. I have several patterns I would share if anybody needs them . email me at Finding_My_Family@hotmail.com