Thanks for all the wonderful comments about Lilly. I just knew I couldn't let her go. She is actually fairly timid here at the house, running for her crate at the smallest provocation. Even my three legged cat is a big scary thing to her. I guess I can understand Animal Control's point of view, though. She does need continued care until her wound heals and does have some nerve damage to the right side of her head, thats why she has one droopy ear. They are over run with "healthy" puppies that need homes. Shy, timid puppies with wounds don't have much of a chance for adoption. My boss says that she is smart, in biting me she knew I wouldn't have the heart to turn her over to a certain death at the end of ten days. nova

Oh Paul , I know I should change my GW name soon. I was asked( in front of my DH) how many I now have and all I said was uhhhh' over 200 so never really lied, did I??? I still have another 6 that are to come from Hosta Choice when they show more roots .I will need to find their forever homes too. Regal Supreme, Andrew, Aligator Shoe( had it on order so will have two) Bridal Falls, Double Up and Green Acres if he divides up his display one. Oh yah, I AM in deep doo do

Jackie is a really nice bloom, but you'll need heat to drive the shape. Elsie bloomed late for me, so I put it in the GH to finish. from my notes... Elsie 3" rounded flowers of dark pink with lighter pink to white area. Petals round, heavily overlapping. Leaves: beautiful emerald green, broad oval. Compact growth habit. During development we called it the âÂÂpainted pinkâÂÂ, as when flowers are at their pink it looks like the colors were painted on. 3-4â flowers in good clusters. Excellent form and habit. Growth habit: semi-compact Scent: medium floral, Nice thick substance, fat buds and sturdy inflo stems. Stunning pink and white swirl strong sweet fragrance. Seedling of Penang Peach produces thick clusters of rounded flowers of dark pink, lighter pink and white, with a somewhat swirling effect. The tree is thick-branched, yet compact like her seed parent. The leaves even have the little ''hook' on the tip like Penang Peach. The fragrance is nicely sweet. This beauty was hybridized in Thailand and released in 2007. Good mixed of pink on the flowers, orange center, when the buds start to open, the color very intense pink then turn into nice pink when fully open, pink band on the back of petals. Love the strong bands of red and pink in the petals. Recommended. 3" Dark pink with lighter pink and white areas. Floral scent and heavy strong bloomer. Very thick leaves. A new compact variety of 3" overlapped flowers of red, dark pink and white. Penang Peach seedling. Very strong sweet fruity perfume. Non stop bloomer..super nice colors. Fairly mild floral scent. Retains strong pink color after picking. good growth habit, where as Daisy is not so compact and will get tips that seal over. About 3", good bloomer on shorter tips. Jackie JJ: slow-growing and compact in nature, with very thick wood, and stunning, temple-shaped flowers that will vary in shape and even color with the season. Even its foliage is highly unique; wavy and corrugated. The flower (up to 4") is sort of a chameleon, varies in shape and color intensity by the season, but there's no mistaking the dense, wavy foliage. A slow grower with thick wood - this is one of a kind. Growth habit:: compact Scent:: light floral, fruity Peach scent..not super strong..but nice. Changes from one color to other color, start out with peachy blush on white petal then turn into yellow so you get multi-color in one bundle of flowers, nice textures, peachy red on the back of the petals. very heavy bloomer. Heat lover. one the the thickest branches I've seen ..blooms in nice big clusters and gets this beautiful pagoda shape blooms. Does require a little bit of heat to take this shape..but if your in a area that get in the 90's in the summer you should have no problem.. Here is a link that might be useful: Elsie

I had Sushi's name picked out before I found him. I had Googled dog names and I love the food Sushi. This will be my first Bichon. I have a Lab mix and two playful kitties. Apparently Bichons love other dogs and cats. DS wants my Lab.