Margaret, I have ordered from NGP and do recommend them. They arrive bare root with huge root systems! Here is a photo from my 2007 order right when I unpacked them. The leaves look a little dry but perked right up after soaking the roots a few hours. Left to right: Risky Business, Summer Breeze, Sun Power, Lime Piecrust, Jimmy Crack Corn, September Sun and two (2) Spritzers on the right. Ghost Spirit is the smaller one in front. I did experience a problem with Sun Power. It was showing some funky striping on the leaves. I contacted NGP and they promptly sent me TWO Sun Powers to replace the wierd one, each larger than the original. So you see, they really stand behind their plants. Good luck and let us know what you buy! Char P.s. I've already put in orders to Hallsons (Perennialnursery.com & HostaHosta.com (Bob Solberg). I'm sick; I need help! yeah, like I'm going to get any help from this bunch of addicts! ;o)

YO! Abba Dabba Doo (thanks to hostahillbilly's pics) - besides the pics, believe us, this cultivar is probably the fastest grower here, even in heavy shade. Do yourself and it a big favor and bury a soaker seeping hose around it. I'm pretty sure it is impossible to overwater it. When it does get a lot of water it really 'stands up' in the traditional 'vase-shaped' form, pretty! Whirlwind - My wife teases the heck outa me every time we go on a hosta run because I always exclaim, 'Hey, Hon, lookie here!' when I come across this cultivar. Even though it's not a BIG one or a fast grower, it must be one of the ones that qualify for the 'ten yard' rule, or however that goes. Anyway, it is distinct, and everyone should have one, sorta like H. 'June', eh? hh

Hi Again, I bought several from them last summer. Most of the ones that were in sawdust turned out really nice. I lost the two that came in pots, probably because they stayed too wet. (On the other hand, the ones in sawdust were planted in the same moisture control potting soil, too.) Earlier this spring, I asked about the origin of their plants. Their horticulturist emailed me that the origin of their hosta was Minnesota. He said they had an agressive policy on hosta virus X and are regulated by the state of Missouri. I feel like I got more than I paid for on the ones in the sawdust ($4.00 range for multiple eyed plant) and a lot less than I paid for on the ones in the pots ($10.00 range for single eyed plants). They have a lousy customer service department, which would account for the difference in ratings. If one has no problems or simple problems, then they are a great nursery - good prices, etc. They sent one plant that was incorrectly labeled. (I think it's Francee and it's supposed to be Wide Brim.) They immediately replaced it at no charge. After the dry ones turned out so well and the potted ones stalled out as soon as I received them, I asked (last summer) how to tell which ones were potted. They sent a not too nice email about how they couldn't guarantee how many eyes, etc. When you read the bad reviews, it's usually related to how bad the customer service dept. treated them. I think I would order from them again, but haven't. I would buy the cheap ones, though. I also would not worry about virus X unless I received some specific information that indicates I should. bkay

Paul. . I have been mail ordering form Venero for four or five years. I find them accommodating, very nice and efficient to deal with. Their shipment always arrives is the best of order. You will LOVE your Victory. . .by far one of the nicest I own. Mine was planted in 2005 and it is eight and a half feet across and 38 inches high! I love it! Paul. . I WANT your Lucy Vitrols. . . .I had very nicely been ignoring temptation until now. . Now you've gone and corrupted me. . .lol Nice haul fella!