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:P This seedling, taken yesterday in natural light, is a chalk dust blue wax over a pale yellow leaf.
It almost looks white. The wax is thicker in the veining making some nice lines.
in a one gal.
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8-)
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GORGEOUS FORM & LOVELY COLOR!!! Gosh, will it have one of your glorious dark fragrant blossoms, too? That would be the crowning glory to a spectacular plant! Would never be able to pass that one up on a sales table...

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Very nice!! Agree, beautiful form!

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Elegant, almost ethereal.

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Post by Libby »

Oh, oooooh! This one is just - above and beyond! I can't stop staring at it :o
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breathtaking!!! I am really glad you are posting all these pics, Mr. Leaf. Very inspiring and definitely helps alleviate the winter doldrums. Awesome, really, awesome!! :cool:
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Very nice!! 8-) :)
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One of your best yet--I am partial to the blues 8-)
Lot's better than the "grasshoppers legs" :wink:
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Very nice picture in natural light - I like it.
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Ooooh...that's lovely! Elegant is a perfect word for it! :cool:
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Thanks Guys :P you have all been so supportive :beer:
If you can find someone in Canada I can mail this seedling to,who can bring it to the Hallsons happening this summer, all the above members can throw their name in a hat. :P
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Dale? Oh, dear, sweet, generous Dale...(hint-hint)?

This one I need to know more about, Leafy, if you please? Is there a chance it has one of your gorgeous dark fragrant flowers? What is your best guess as to mature size? Who are its progenitors? The elegantly curved leaf that points to your name/date looks a lot like a young Jade Cascade leaf...

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Hi Wanda :P this seedling was built for style,
the pod parent is 'Warlock' a large evil hybrid with razor sharp talons and the pollen contributer was
'Blue Chalk Dust'.. kinda like the wicked witch bred to Glenda , the good witch. This seedling has the same P.P as Danny's first look win.
Here's the pod parent :P ..it will have multiple eyes by spring, you could divide it in half and double your odds :bd:
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:evil: No´ gonna say nothing :evil:
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Post by Wanda »

Oh, I really like that one, too! I appreciate what you are doing with the structure (form) of the plants and leaves, as well as the “more cosmetic” enhancements (dark flowers, red leopard spots, fancy-colored leaves, fragrance, etc.).

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