pm2, and only a 1/4 has 6hrs or more of sun. You do know that daffs tolerate being planted in the shade of deciduous trees, since they don't have their leaves on (much anyway) during the actual daff season, don't you? A lot of mine are planted in the deciduous front yard woods and have bloomed and thrived for years. I ordered from David Burdock at Daffodils or More in Massachusetts last fall. They were more expensive then I am used to.... I 'think' a lot of the more expensive places that sell by the bulb like that, are maybe just selling bulbs that produce show quality blooms (they have more substance) than the less expensive bulbs that are more garden variety bulbs. I heard good things about Mitsch's catalog and want to order from them this year. Have you been ordering this way before this year? Wondering what are your favorite varieties? Mitsch's bulbs are very nice. I'm thinking that most, if not all were bull-nosed bulbs, ie a big bulb with a smaller bulb or two still attached that will split into 2 or 3 bulbs soon and that may very well send up 2 or 3 bloom stalks from the bulb. Have you been ordering this way before this year? It was in 2009 that I first noticed my buying had really started getting out of control. The IN Daff Soc sells bulbs dug from numerous places, some named, some NO ID (lost name) and some that the name is questionable and that needs verified for accuracy once it blooms. I bought all of the named ones that I could get my hands on at the bulb sales and via the sales members. That accounted for 'about' 100 new cultivars planted last fall. I also bought from 3 other sources and then also traded for even more cultivars. Wondering what are your favorite varieties? That's a real tough question. I like all varieties, and collect them in all different color combinations and from different countries, since I grow to not just enjoy, but to enter in Daff show competitions. A few though that are dear to my heart are Fragrant Rose. They smell just like roses. Misty Glen. All the blooms were 'near' perfect, and lasted a long time in the garden. The pic at the link doesn't really do them justice. Tripartite (below). It is a late bloomer, is very prolific (a good multiplier) and I just love the split cup which is quite unique. Some new ones that bloomed for me this spring, that spring to mind that I particularly liked are Precocious Modern Art and Las Vegas which had huge blooms. I have developed a special fondness too for many of Division 11a...ie split cupped daffodils. They are so 'showy' in the garden. I think we have had above normal rain here this spring, so between being so busy with spring 'chores' and the rain often ruining the one bloom on so many new varieties, I didn't really get to see and individually enjoy all of the new ones. I'm hoping that next spring I will have some mulch down so fewer blooms are ruined due to being spattered with mud. paddlehikeva, An addict? Not me, I can stop anytime I want, or at least cut back, I swear. From what I have deduced, I think you are out of control. There are a couple of vendors listed on the ADS site which you did not mention. hmmm....if I buy all that I would like to buy, I'd have to give something up, like buying groceries and eating. I will try to get my total 'have' list together for you before it is bulb purchasing time with the local merchants. vetivert8 if you still have ground to plant in - there's a smidge of hope for your recovery. But, I have 40 acres! I have entertained thoughts of maybe having a daff farm and growing daff bulbs for selling and forget about leasing the small 22 acre field of cropland. Kato, Sue, remember last fall I was sick of planting bulbs and almost tossed a couple tulips? You talked me out of it and they are looking nice now. Thanks for the intervention! Surely those tulip pics are not of tulips grown from the small bulbs you were going to compost, are they? Love the pic of Chaste. I haven't seen mine bloom yet. It might get dug later, and moved to a different location. Wally, He also was able to sell one of his special bulbs for $50 Do you know about when that was? I wonder what the $50 bulb was. I'd love to know more about this daff farmer. Hi neighbor kterlep, Where are you located? I'm about 30 miles N of Louisville up I 65. I'm thinkin' a hundred or more garden variety daffs would start me off good, know a good place in Indy to get some? :) No place in particular, other than just the mixes sold in the big box stores in the fall, ie Costco, Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart, etc. I think a lot of folks start out with mixes, and then end up wanting to try and find out the names for all the different bloom in the mix, which is nearly impossible to do. Brent and Becky's Bulbs, and BuggyCrazy (see my original post for links) are 2 vendors I have bought from in the past, that sell named cultivars for the garden, and for showing, at reasonable prices. Possibly other members will post other places that might be good sources for garden variety bulbs. Sue...who now has had too much coffee.

Elie Beauvilain -- Blooms are beautiful, but my patience is at an end. If she doesn't do something exciting VERY soon, this rose will be gone. All two feet of her. It's been close on five years. Perhaps she will love Texas heat. Gilbert Nabonnand -- It took him a good four years to really establish, but he is finally a graceful plant of some four feet, which covers itself in opalescent blooms. In coastal Southern California, he's a winner. Le Pactole -- This rose was returned to commerce, having been discovered in Sonora by Botanist and Rosarian Fred Boutin. I LOVE IT! I saw it first in the Sacramento City Cemetery, where it is at least 8 ft. tall. The bloom color is very like Lamarque, but the form is different. Twisting ribbon-like petals give it a unique look. Le Pactole may take a while to mature, but once it does, it's a winner. Radiance -- It has been said of the Radiance clan that they can be grown successfully in any place where civilized man (or woman!) has managed to live. That's probably no exaggeration. They are disease-free, beautiful, and vigorous. I have Red Radiance, and intend to get Radiance. Lady Anne Kidwell -- Among my favorite Poly-Teas. A graceful plant which can get big if not pruned. Disease-resistant in California. Blooms in volume. You won't regret this one. Sprays are very open (this is not a prospect for rose shows -- judges hate it). Blooms remind me of softly-tied cerise satin ribbons. Jeri

Will you be staining or painting your doors and trim? If they are to be stained, that should probably be the next item on your list of things to do. Do you have hardwood flooring, or will you be installing them? If so, then you would probably want the hardwood floors finished along with the doors and trim. Will you have a fireplace that will have a thin brick or stone surface? If so, then that should be completed before painting. Will you have any tile floors? If so, I would have those installed prior to the hardwood floors. If you need any shower pans poured, then that should be taken care of before, or right after, the drywall is in, depending on how they will be poured. You will need to give more specifics about your project, but generally, the painting is done after the doors and trim are installed. After the painting is done, call in the electrician to complete the finish electrical work. Cabinets should be done after painting, and will be near the end of your list of things to do. After the cabinets and countertops are installed, the plumber should be called in for the finish plumbing work. There are no hard and fast rules regarding the order any of this work should be done, and I have seen different builders to it completely ways. For example, some builders will put in the hardwood floors right after the drywall is up, but won't finish the floor till near the very end of the project. Others won't put in the hardwood floors till after the doors, trim, tile, and painting is done, and will finish them right away. Both ways will work, its just a matter of preference.

Ha ha, nothin' like being paged! Almost makes me feel popular :-) I'm sorry I missed your request earlier. My mantel is from Brees Mantels out of Greenville SC. I do like it a lot- everyone who comes over almost always comments on it, but I don't like the disparity with the stone on the other side- so that's why I would do something different. It has presence at over 6' tall. I would think there are local mantel people who do the same thing where you are, most likely.