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Chris, My BME has the pointy elongated leaves too. Last year I thought it had gotten confused by a late frost, but this year it is the same thing. When I got it (from you!) it looked perfectly normal. Is it possible the leaf shape in this case is affected by the growing conditions? It probably gets ...

Argh, I wish I had checked the forum last night or even this morning! That's only a couple of miles from my house!

Sorry to have missed it.

Matt

Beautiful seedlings, Phyllis! I also like the first one best.

Matt

On the topic of "pictures not matching the description," there's a nearby nursery (in Minneapolis) that has a fair amount of hostas. Many of them, though, are obviously mislabelled - the picture on the label has no relation to the plant in the pot. Sometimes the variegation is completely reversed. T...

That's quite a sport! Beautiful plant.

Matt

I've grown hostas from seed for two years now, thanks to all the advice here, and it really is a nice diversion in Winter. It's fun to see what comes up! :D If you try just a six-pack, one thing to remember is that you won't usually get 100% germination - not every seed will sprout. So if you just d...

Leafy,

Kind of a late reply but I couldn't let this one go unnoticed. This is one of my favorites of all that you've posted, and that's saying a lot. Great name, too.

And we all know you're not marketing them because you want to encourage more visitors.

Matt

There are several tools you can use to extract DNA from a salamander. The process is "patent pending" but here's a hint:

(Note that no salamanders were harmed in the posting of this message )

Matt

Those are very cool ! Looks like they have good substance too.

Matt

I think a really important thing in your "want" list is to specify whether or not you have room for larger hostas. If you have a small yard, you wouldn't want to end up with three "Sum and Substance" sports. (I don't have this problem, but then again, I'm not doing the trade this Summer...all of my ...

Nice, Chris! Thanks for sharing. I'll join the others who have asked to see your margined Niagara Falls.

Matt

Thanks for the pics, Barb! It's good to hear about real people's experiences with this variety. The "official" pictures will always look great, but your "real" pictures look great too!


Matt

For those who have 'Manhattan,' how do you like it? Is it one you'd buy all over again? Anyone have pictures handy? This is one that's on my list, but I was considering shuffling it down to a lower priority. Thanks in advance for sharing your opinions. :D Matt P.S. sorry George - I'm hijacking your ...

Another thing Korean Snow seems to pass on strongly are those shiny shiny leaves.

Also, here's a stunningly Korean Snow seedling (in my opinion) from caliloo: http://www.hallsongardens.com/forums/vi ... hp?t=43948

I just can't get over that one.

Matt

Oooh, I like both of the Paradigm crosses. Paradigm is obviously a good parent.

I also the Hypoleuca X Metallica a lot.

Seedlings.

Matt

Lynn,

That is breathtaking. I hope it increases quickly for you!


Matt

Okay, that's NOT what these plants labelled "Mardi Gras" looked like. :roll: I wonder what those really are? I will try to get a picture next time I go back. Looking at the pics of 'Bridal Veil' in another thread today, I don't their their Bridal Veils were Bridal Veils, either. Definitely some labe...

Does anyone have Mardi Gras? Is this similar to Guardian Angel, with the variegation fading as the season progresses? Or (looking at the pictures in the Hosta Library) were the hostas I saw totally mislabelled as Mardi Gras? :???: They had light-colored "misted" centers with a bluish border. Matt Re...

Mine is on its way south and east.

Matt

I got mine! The triangular box arrived Thursday. Newhostaaddict sent me three beautiful hostas: Salute, Pizzazz, and Crusader. They're all happily growing in my back garden now. There was also an extra bonus - a "garden snail" ornament which is climbing one of my houseplant pots. Thanks Jill! And th...