Sending additional divisions is fine, as long as one has enough of a given hosta to do so and it is economically feasible. However, some hostas, especially newer varieties, are in high demand, but even after 2 years in the garden may remain large, single divisions. Thunderbolt and Dream Queen are perfect examples, with 2 years growth in the garden, they will be thick, stocky single divisions with very good root systems. Obviously it's not possible to send 2 or 3 divisions for the price of one. Montana Aureomarginata is another example, as it's one of my favorite hostas, but very slow to gain size and add divisions. I routinely have divisions of this one that are 2-3 years old, almost 2 feet tall, but still single divisions with good roots. Oddly enough, Blue Mouse Ears is another variety that is quite slow to throw additional divisions. Most minis are prolific once they are established, but I have a bunch of these that will be 3 years old this spring, and last year I checked and found that these large, stocky single divisions all have roots that are profuse, thick, and up to 12 inches long. Some have 2 eyes, but not a one has put out a second division with it's own root system. Again, this is a situation where one would have to dig up and ship 2 or 3 entire plants in order to send extra divisions. On more common, prolific hostas, most reputable sellers will send multiple divisions, and root systems should be good. However, some of the better known nurseries routinely send a single division, and when you look at the Hosta Finder, the price listed is always for a single division. If you do mail order, always be sure you specifically ask what size plant will be shipped to avoid disappointments. Like most people, I prefer to buy my hostas in person, so I can see exactly what I'm getting. And I'm the sort of customer who does not hesitate to gently tip a hosta out of it's pot to check the root system before I buy a plant. You will too often find that large, lush "bargain" hostas sold by places that don't specialize in hostas will have very poor root systems in spite of having multiple divisions with profuse foliage. This generally indicates that the plants have been treated with a chemical such as DAP that forces heavy foliage growth, but at the expense of root growth. And it's the roots you are really buying, not the foliage. Finally, if you prefer not to receive any free plants with an order, by all means let the seller know. I think most sellers would be delighted not to waste a plant on a customer who doesn't want it.

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@Lars I hear you about the fabric! One of the fabulous bargain chairs I bought off Marketplace needs new upholstery (the back and seat are upholstered and it has a short skirt - gorgeous carved wood arms and legs). I've been ordering samples from online fabric stores but am still waiting on a few. IT. IS. SO. SLOW!!! I've bought fabric online before for home dec projects and while I wouldn't mind looking around in a fabric store, we only have one really good one in the area and of course I won't be going there during this pandemic. Oh my, my little area would seem another world to San Francisco or Los Angeles!! I don't buy food online either. I've bought a few items from Amazon Pantry but not actual food. Closest thing is the cappuccino mix I used to use. I finally weaned myself off it (too much sugar). But I love placing a local grocery order online. I miss my produce market though - closed till March!

Yes Elmer, my comment was in jest. I am well aware how software/web development is done these days. The developers have little to no input on the final product. It wasn't like that even 15 years ago. Back then I would work directly with the business users when designing and developing software. Now there are many 'layers' of product managers, business analysts, project managers, subject matter experts(me), application architects(me), etc. between the business owners and the developers. I don't even know if my son will accept the WM job offer. He has a few other interviews with job prospects lined up here in the KC area as well. But it is nice to have the WM offer in his back pocket if nothing better is offered locally. He can at least work there for a few years to get some real world work experience before moving on.