The box is here! It arrived yesterday.. Of course I had a million things going on. ;) What came in the box.. 2 leaves Pretty Miss Kelly Alsobia cutting 2 leaves Eskimo kisses 2 leaves Beauty goddess Episcia Metallica cutting 2 leaves B'Man's Taormina 2 leaves Allan's fallen angel 1 leaf Super Duper Episcia Silver skies cutting 2 leaves Williwaw 2 leaves Tin Soldier 2 emerald pink leaves 2 leaves Kentucky goose berries 2 leaves Yesterday's evidence 1 leaf Rebel's Rosebud Episcia Chocolate cream cutting, Jim's sea love, cutting Streptocarpella concord blue cutting 2 s 5b cl grotei 'silvert' leaves 2 foxwood trail leaves Rotted- Opt. Texas leaves, Ozio leaf, pink Leyla strep leaf, Silverglade jewels leaf. Two leaves of Senk's long legs (that I put in) made it back in perfect condition!!! Thanks to Everyone that joined... The temps are finally warmer on my end, last night was crazy, 34*! Hopefully that's our only off temp night! Week looks much better! Anyone else want to start another round robin? We could do a really quick 5 or 6 person one? ;) If so- count me in! Deb

Dear all, what a wonderful bunch you are. I have digested everything you have written. And I hope that you all noticed also, that there are many aspects of a gall problem, and also a number of different types of galls. I called Regan Nursery and they INSISTED that I bring the rose back. They will not only give me a new one, but their rosarian, Victoria, wanted to look at it and help me find a bactericide to drench the soil. This has proven to be difficult. After hours on the web, I found several that had good referrals, from universities primarily. The problem is that only professionals can buy them. I think Regan's will help. The reason that I have decided that it is a bacterial type infection and a bad one, is that (reading until my eyes watered) , I found that the rate at which this gall grew was much faster than the other two types. Also the bottom 1/3 to 1/2 of the plant seems to be dying. Leaves were affected first, now the canes are getting dark brown. When I told this to Victoria, before telling her what I had ascertained, she immediately said "I'm sure that you only planted that rose 6 or 7 months ago, am I right?" I told her she was right. She asked how long the gall had been there, and I told her it wasn't there long, I would have noticed it sooner. She then said "Yank that thing out quickly and remove as much of the soil as possible" You have a very virulent type of bacteria to have grown so quickly and to be destroying the plant so fast. She also said that some types are not so dangerous and grow very slowly. And some types are from wasps. So, as it turns out, you are all correct in different ways. NOW, if anyone knows a good bactericide that I can purchase online, I would certainly be grateful.....I am anyway. Please send my your good wishes not to have destroyed my beautiful babies. (Mushy, I know) Thanks, all my fine and ROSY friends, andrea

Pale yellow- Hibisicus Dark/orangeish yellow- Marigolds! How about adding one for deep yellow? This would be the black-eyed susan...the one that grows upright, not the vining one. It's actually the Maryland State Flower. I've seen the most beautiful beds of them along the roadside traveling to the Eastern Shore. Breathtaking!!!!!

Hi Ladies....I had an opportunity to take a look at the box last evening and let me tell you that whoever decorated the outside of the box with the Robin and the birdhouse theme really did a nice job! It is too cute! I am very impressed with all of your generous contributions to the RobinÂwhich will ultimately be passed on and shared by those of you who will be participating in the second Robin! But most of allÂI am very appreciative of the envelopes you girls enclosed which contained your favorite seeds just for me. These seeds/flowers, which I will grow in a special place in my garden next summer, will remind me of your kindness and willingness to share with meÂa stranger, but yet a fellow gardening friend to you all. Thanks so much ladiesÂyou were magnificent participators and I hope you all enjoyed the Robin. It's been my sincere pleasure to have shared with you all and coordinate the Fabulous Favorites Robin. I will be in touch when the BLUE ROBIN returns home and promises more fun to come! Hurry BLUE group! - Lisa - Lisa