Vince, I was actually surprised at how well Mortgage Lifter did for me especially since it was one I started foolishly late! But it was one of my favorites for flavor and they were really gorgeous! Sey, I would grow both KB and BR again. In all cases I didn't get TOO many fruit but what I got was great. The Pineapple, however, I would not bother with - except, I don't think what I got was really Pineapple. It was crossed or stray or something, it did not have the characteristics of Pineapple. So, maybe I would grow it again, with seed from a different source. Too bad it was so. freaking. prolific. My Cherokee was early and I would definitely, definitely grow that again. Those plants are just plain tolerant of everything! What else would I not plant? Anna Russian. Not impressed. At all.

Plantaholics, I'm sorry this didn't turn out the way you had planned. Maybe drippy will be back to do this swap the same way as in the past next time. If you change your mind, we will be happy to have you join in. I have a questionnaire and instruction sheet ready for the participants. I am going to start to e-mail them this evening but not all will get mailed out today. I will continue with them through the weekend, but if you don't have them by Monday (or can't read what is sent - I am sending them as a Word document), get in touch with me. Okay? Once you get everything, follow the instructions and you can start to send seeds whenever you are ready. Hope we all have lots of fun. The nicest people seem to participate in this swap!!! Jeanne

They were shipped from Harlingen TX. Apparently that's in the Rio Grande valley. According to this recounting of Texas red grapefruit history, the only trademark names in use for Texas red Grapefruit at the moment are "Ruby Sweet" and "Rio Star." I've seen though, the informal proliferation of random names just as you say. Do you know if any of the Texas red varieties are known to grow a small-size grapefruit?

Update on May 6th: Offer list: No trade requested. Hosta, green with with edging, very common type Daylily 'Sammy Russell' (great thanks to Signet). blooming little later than old Ditch orange lily, similar high, reserved by Dinie Lily of the valley, reserved by Serendipity helianthus tuberosus, either tubers or plants Trade list: Oriental Lily bulbs, 6 varieties available, 1 bulb per trade Lilium “Acapulco”, 1 bulb, reserved by Ross Lilium “Casablanca”, 2 bulbs, one reserved by Flowergirl, one remain Lilium “Stargazer”, 2 bulbs, one reserved by Flowergirl, one remain Lilium “Sorbonne", 2 bulbs, reserved by Ross and Flowergirl Lilium “Tom Pouce”, 1 bulb, reserved by Flowergirl Lilium “Muscadet”, 1 bulb, reserved by Flowergirl Tulip bulbs, 3 varieties available, 3 bulbs per trade (left from last fall planting, storage in cold room whole winter) 'Pays-Bas', 6 bulbs, 3 reserved by Flowergirl, 3 remain 'Mount Tacoma', 6 bulbs, reserved by Flowergirl and Ross 'Aveyron', 3 bulbs, reserved by Flowergirl Iris: 'Victoria Falls', 10+ available, 1 rthzorne per trade, 5 reserved by Blueiris, 5 reserved by Mauritiana, few tiny pieces left Dwarf bearded 'baby brown eyes', (picture available) limited to 1 trade, reserved by Serendipity Pixie Dwarf Lily: Red, small bulbs, 2 available Colchium: autumnale, 2 or 3 bulbs per pot depend on size, 2 pots reserved by Blueiris, 2 pots reserved by Dinie Hostas: Honeybells August Moon, reserved by Dinie Fire and Ice, reserved by Dinie Bleeding Heart, pink Daylilies: Stella De Oro Tall bearded, flower is slitily larger than orange ditch, yellow with red centre (picture available), 2 small size clumps available Looking for: Pixie Dwarf Lily in any colour except red Gaint Hostas, any tall and huge leaf varieties Irises, any except yellow water Iris Columbines, any varieties since I have no left even those I received from last year trade due to husband's 'mistake' Phlox except pink Echinacea, such as 'Pink Poodle', 'Pink Double Delight', 'Secret Lust' Daylilies, prefer any varieties which blooming within 2 feet high Dwarf Bee-balm