Thank you Babka, it is so nice to be back. Now that it is hosta season again, I love reading what people have to write and are as 'into it' as I am, there isn't anyone else that I know (that isn't on the computer) that 'gets' my excitement. lol The Bridal Wreath Spirea is on its east side and the shed on its south side, so it gets the late afternoon sun but not all of it because there is a large maple tree about 30 feet to its west. Just lucky to have the soil and lighting that it seems to like, but it is definitely one of my favourites in my garden.

I posted this because most of ya'll like when the hostas do this. I personally don't. I'm thankful that I have another one (bought at same time, same nursery) that is behaving itself. : ) I guess I'm just weird because I also don't care for the flowers. I think they make the hostas look messy. But because of HVX, I leave them on. Of course, the ones that are fragrant are really nice and I do like them but as a whole I could do without the flowers. Anyway, enjoy. And this one does have an eye that is correct, the other eye is just growing better right now and you can really see the smaller correct one. Darlene

Hi, Brandy! I am thinking the same as Don! Here's why. In spring of 2011 I purchased a Hydon Sunset and Dream Queen at Walmart. Then in spring of 2012 I picked up a Fire and Ice. Dream Queen died in a pot over winter so I can't attribute its loss to a virus per se. However, both HS and Fire and Ice are doing exceptionally well, so far. They were both been planted in the ground when I first bought them, (I was unaware of HVX until late 2011) then potted last fall. They will remain in pots until next year. If they are still clean, I will replant them. We DO take risks by buying from big box stores, but if we are diligent in our care, we should be able to enjoy these hostas just as much as if we paid upwards of $20 per hosta from a reputable grower/nursery. I have expensive and inexpensive hostas all growing equally well in my garden - they don't know the difference. They grow well, are happy and disease free to date. I have 5-yr old Junes and Golden Tiaras and Sum and Substance that came from a grocery store. They are stunning and healthy to this day. They were planted long before I knew about the virus. I've moved them around, divided them, and they are fine. Maybe I've been lucky. This year Walmart had ADG and DQ. I got 3 DQ's and a BA that should have been an ADG. So I went to my grocery store and picked up a real ADG. All look great so far. I'm watchful. You probably are familiar with the saying, Brandy....forewarned is forearmed. You can buy if you choose as you are aware of the risks. Still, all in all, Don couldn't have said it better though. :-)

Here is what I am sending in: Amsonia Blue Star Flower (5) Hosta noid green with cream/white edging (5) Iris noid purple (5) Lily noid Dark orange/red (5) Peony Magenta single petals (5) Peony Pink, double (5) Fern noid (10) Tulip Appledorn, red (5) Ajuga, foliage is green/brown (5) Lilac,purple, rooted (1) Achillea (Yarrow) 'The Pearl' (5) Echinacea 'Cignet' white (5) Obedient plant pink (10) These are the list so far, if you haven't posted PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE confirm as soon as you can. I will allow everyone to now email their list of what they would like to receive from the list that are POSTED AFTER TOMORROW TUESDAY MAY 26. WHAT IS posted so far or tomorrow may still be mailed WITH YOUR BOX anything posted AFTER TOMORROW CAN BE EMAILED. PLEASE GET YOUR LIST TOGETHER ASAP. WE ARE MISSING A LOT OF LIST PLEASE POST THEM IF YOU ARE STILL IN THIS SWAP. THANKS EVERYONE. :) Fran Follow-Up Postings: RE: UPDATE: 100 Limit Plant Swap confirmation list please clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by skyblueskies 8b-9 (My Page) on Mon, May 25, 09 at 21:01 Here is my final list. With all the rain, I quit after fifty items. Hope I don't disappoint anyone. Libby Alstromeria Psittacina (10) Pink Woodland Phlox (10) Passiflora Incense (10) Passiflora Caerula (10) Passiflora Coccinea (5) Cydista (5) Here is a link that might be useful: Fleur de Leigh Gardens RE: UPDATE: 100 Limit Plant Swap confirmation list please clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by piksi_hk 9 (My Page) on Tue, May 26, 09 at 11:51 I just finished packing my box; this is the final listing: canna tall yellow, Richard Wallace? (4) canna burg. leaf (5) yellow flag iris (10) white crinum (10) pink crinum (1) assorted sizes crocosmia lantana camara (1) pink/white amaryllis (2) lily of the Nile agapanthus (1) Where's the rest of the listing? RE: UPDATE: 100 Limit Plant Swap confirmation list please clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by kalena67 Z4SD (My Page) on Wed, May 27, 09 at 10:21 Here is what I was able to pack into my box: Peony magenta 5 Peony double pink 3 Iris purple 5 Echinacea 'Cignet' 6 Lilac, purple, rooted 1 Achillea 'The Pearl' 6 Obedient Plant pink 11 Lily Dark red/orange 6 Hosta green with white edge 6 Fern 5 Karen RE: UPDATE: 100 Limit Plant Swap confirmation list please clip this post email this post what is this? see most clipped and recent clippings Posted by victorian_bellefonte 6 Pennsylvania (My Page) on Wed,...