The rare ones show up on special occasions, like benefit auctions.

I've bid on benefit auctions. I don't remember the details, though. I think you get an email.

bk

Ok, nice bkay thanks, and don't go out bidding me. LOL

I've won several auctions and yes they will send you an e-mail with instructions on how to pay . They will also alert you with an e-mail if you get out bid. Good luck

I got a number of excellent plants from the auction. I've been very happy with the ones I've received.

I'm bidding on H. Rhino Hide and H. Popcorn. Two I think will fit nicely in the mostly blue area of my backyard hosta bed.

Looks like I was the high bidder. I'll post pics when they arrive.

Congratulations koffman. Looking forward to seeing those pics.

Keep in mind that ANYONE can put up a hosta for sale at the library. Make sure you know what size plant you are getting, and some assurance that it is true to type, and virus free. Like purchasing on EBay, but there is nothing to back you up should you have a problem, so do some homework on the seller before you send the bucks. The Hosta Library provides the service with no compensation.

-Babka

Thanks Babka.

The Hostas I won are from Naylor Creek, probably my favorite Hosta sellers evah !

In respect to Naylor Creek, they have a hosta catalog on their website with a lot more variety, so you do not need to bid, but simply order from their website.

Bernd, Naylor Creek's prices are lower on the auction and frequently post things not listed in their catalog.

Vanessa

Yes Bernd, I have ordered dozens of times from Naylor Creek's web site. Their plants have always been some of the biggest and healthiest, and customer service is second to none.

Congratulations! I think it is fun bidding in the auction. Haven't done it for a couple years, but your post got me remembering! Guess I will head on over. I probably need to re-register after all this time.

Naylor Creek is always a wonderful source! Can't wait to see your pictures.

Too tempting for this woman... lol...

I have won some nice plants on the HLA. If you see more from the same seller that you want to bid on, tell them in the notification email. Likely they'll send your wins together and save you shipping costs.

I'll take full responsibility Cyn.

I'm so glad I'm going on vacation for three weeks because I'd be bidding right now!

My two Hosta Library Auction wins arrived today...............

Rhino Hide

And Popcorn

Both plants have two separate eyes. So now I don't know if I should plant two larger plants or four smaller ones ?

We like to plant them side by side but separate. It makes it easier for gifting or trading.

Vanessa

Just a hint. When bidding at any auction site take note of closing time and don't put in a bid until the very last 30 seconds or so. Bidding early pushes anyone else interested to out bid you. There is no reason to bid early and drive the bid higher. At the very end you know that you have a very good chance of not allowing someone else to outbid you, unless they are very quick and stalking the final bid. You can also see if it a price you want to pay.

To me, bidding early is just like bidding against yourself.

Good going Koffman, those are nice hosta.

I wonder if you can snipe a hosta library auction ? LOL.

Vanessa,

Thats what I did with my Rhino Hide. But, I actually got three eyes out of Popcorn and planted them all seperately.

Wow, if you like Lakesides the Auction seems to have an abundance of them this week.

Really nice wins, Koffman! Great looking hostas...have a Rhino Hide ( new last year and gained an eye) - a beauty. I almost bought a Popcorn last week. Should have...love that bright looking cutie!