Oh Pattico: Don't worry I just got mine mailed on Tuesday ALSO! and I too mailed mine priority ! They said it would get there ! But guess this old stormy, snowy.... icey weather is taking it's toll on lots of stuff... my problem... was I am LATE !!! busy trying to think of the perfect thing.... changing my mind.... trying to find the "PERFECT GIFT" when the Gal that I am mailing mine to ... is the sweetest thing... she would probably be able to turn >>A N Y THing into a "PERFECT GIFT!!!"..... so.... we shall see..... I know everyone is really busy.... It is getting closer.... and after all.... you know... they say... "it's the thought that counts!" G O D BLESS ! M E R R Y + C H R I S T MAS ! susiesunshine

EAH, if you plan on getting MORE hosta, might as well spring for the big bag of MiracleGro potting mix WITHOUT the moisture control in it. That will rot your hosta, who like good water but also like good drainage. I get a pot thats a nice size for the roots, and build a cone of potting mix in the center of it high up to the top of the pot. I then drape the roots like a wet mop around the sides of the cone, push down to seat the crown on top of the cone, and begin covering the roots with more mix. Make sure all the roots are covered, but the crown is not buried. Water gently and let the pot drain. Where needed top it back up with potting mix, and water again. Set the plant in the shade for a couple of days to get over the shock. It is highly recommended by Ken Adrian that you use some low tack masking tape (I use the blue stuff) to gather the petioles of the hosta together and wrap with the tape. This keeps them from flopping over, because once they flop, they will not stand up straight again. Also, if a leaf is torn, or a petiole/stem is damaged, do not break it off, but leave it be. It is doing its job unless it is brown and dead. June is a strong grower, so she will probably perk right up for you. So pleased that you have become enamored of the hosta. That's why I suggested getting BIG BAG of MiracleGro. I bet you cannot stop with JUST ONE hosta! :) (And I'm 2 miles south of I-10 in Mobile, lack about 20 miles being as far south as Houston is according to latitude. And I am familiar with the Houston weather. Good luck and happy growing.

I thought you got your economic stimulus check. Some people are still waiting. Glad you own the car. It's a good feeling.

Coolice- I know, pics can be so deceiving, that's why I thought I should take one like the 2nd one.