Hi Kay- Honestly I am afraid to import that Iris fungus that you have been fighting. Besides I do have to get afew to replace a handfull of rotters or non growers over the winter. I am not going to get the same iris unless Screiners has it this year as those were bought from other sources. I have to wait awhile to give some a chance to grow before I decide how many I need. Just want to fill their spots. I did see War Chief on line in their listings and your picture is much better than theirs. Only $12.00 anyway and with the half price discounts makes it 6. I want two of their bonus iris that they are giving this year so have to scrub up an order of enough to qualify for them.

cymraes Wrote: Well it appears some people must be fortune tellers...to say that the market is not going to turn around by spring is a guess, nothing more. We don't necessarily think the market will improve in spring. We do know that in our area there's many many homes on the market, and not much moving. As susanelewis said, it appears, as predicted, that the home buyers credit sucked all the buyers out of the market for the rest of the year. From what we've seen in our area, not a lot of new stock goes on the market in the winter, and in fact many listings get put on hold. That's certainly the case in our suburban/family area. Also, not many folks want to pull the kids from school mid-year and move furniture thru 2 feet of snow. (We certainly don't!) Unless they really really have to. Otherwise, the "move up" buyers will act on convenience. We're hoping that if we relist in early spring we can be at the head of the spring buying surge, if that happens. Might be easier to get noticed when/if there's less stock on the market, and people are starting to plan their summer moves.

Glad to hear that Solar Blast is doing so well for you - I ended up ordering it and picked it up a few weeks ago, so I will get it see it in person next year here :) Sailor Sky looks great!

Mantis, Rose Pink Sparkle is indeed short this year. You can see the short scapes in the background. Debra, I do have several Davissons. They are almost unbeatable for me in scapes and buds. I have had Royal Girls three years. It has multiplied well. Mister Mayor is wonderful, blooming and blooming! I am excited Blushing Escapade has scaped for you. Hopefully some decent blooms will appear! And yes, that front bed makes me smile every day, especially when I look at the other bloomless beds!