Kammieann, So sorry you worried your self over what to send.It wouldn't matter if I did have any of the same ones.It's the thought that counts.And the thought of me ever receiving a Blue Mouse Ears Hosta through a secret swap or coming across one never entered my mind.I will cherish it!!I have looked everywhere, and wanted one for so very long I can't even tell you.I am very pleased with everything,But ESPECIALLY with the Mouse Ears. Thanks Again!! Loved the goodies!!! Look forward to doing it again. Margie((Granny57))

Well hopefully it will let me post this message. SMH. Stupid site! Anyway, my loss count is now 3. I lost the little Paul's Glory, the one I got right before the season ended. The first Pauls Glory is back and ready to start. There are a couple of them I am still worried about. So I am trying not to be disheartened. As the Hosta guy pointed out, it was a bad winter and some losses are to be expected. But, also as I've said before this is the first year I've lost any. It's kind of a bummer. The ones I am NOT worried about at all... U. Albomarginata- over 50 eyes and counting! She's my first and she will be magnificent this year! Luna Moth- 10 eyes and counting, she will also be magnificent this year! My first from Hallson's. Fortunei Hyacinthina- she has 3 eyes this year whereas before she only had one. She is still a baby though. Fortunei Aureomarginata Mama Mia Pauls Glory Minuteman Wheee- has 9 or more eyes and will be magnificent, too! Blue Mouse Ears Patriot Midwest Magic The ones that concern me a little as they have something but not a lot going on so I put them in a place where they can get more sun for the time being: Pineapple Upside Down Cake Fire Island These are the ones I am still worried about unfortunately: El Nino- unlike the Hosta guy, I see no signs of life from this guy from Hallson's. I am hopeful but I am thinking he's a loss, too. :( Fragrant Blue- it has eyes but they seem "mushy" to me. Fire and Ice- same as Fragrant Blue. Orange Marmalade- I can't tell on this one. It may have been too late for this one, too. It was one, the last one I got in the season last year. So my loss count is currently 3 but may include 4 more unfortunately. I hope not. Especially not El Nino and Orange Marmalade. I don't know what I'll replace Dream Queen with. I have my eyes on Avocado, Rainbows End, and a couple of others still. Right now I am waiting to see what comes through and what doesn't still. But I seem to have a good success rate with the first all weather pots and the most expensive ones I buy. The highest success rate is with them in overwintering. Not impressed with the cheaper version of those that Dream Queen and Fragrant Blue were in. Though Wheee did well thankfully. Looks like if anything buy the most expensive (and pretty) or just use the old terra pots.

Ken, I put the link below to my original post about the hosta move. I sent you a separate email but I just wanted to give you a HUGE HOSTA HUG here too - you are absolutely unbelievable in your generosity. No, I was not able to save my Scooter hosta nor my Paradigm, which was her first gift to me when we became friends. They are #1 and #2 on my shopping list for next Spring! (Along with lots of blues, LOL!!) I think the one I miss SEEING the most is my Lakeside Black Satin. That was sooo beautiful. And the Brenda's Beauty... and the Fried Green Tomatoes I received in a trade once... Ohhh... I am getting misty here! I think the other perennial I miss most is my purple Wisteria that a GardenWeb trader sent me several years back. It was soooo beautiful. But way too big to move! You know what? I just remembered something GOOD. I still have all of Scooty's metal ID tags that were scattered all around her gardens. I should do something "garden artsy" with them as a memorial. That could be neato!! I just thought of something else too. I need to sort through the plethora of photos I have of all the hosta and stick them up on a web page on my site. That would be a good way to remember them. And a great winter project too! I want to thank each of you who has sent a note to me, it means a LOT. My husband doesn't get my grief over these plants, bless his heart. He isn't a gardener. He keeps telling me, "But look at everything you have here now" and he's right. I have 5 beautiful wooded acres and some previous owner long ago did lots of landscaping with nice perennials like iris, liriope, yucca, and daylilies. So yes I am grateful of course BUT I still miss MY babies!! It is nice to talk about it with people who "get" it. Thank you!! Here is a link that might be useful: My Original Post About Moving The Hosta

Awesome! Thank you very much, Pieter. Many times this list has helped me make decisions about whether to buy a Hosta or not. Your time and hard work are much appreciated.