*******SECRET TRADE RECEIVED*********

mlp · Post by **mlp** » Jun 08, 2007 5:31 pm

We got our secret trade today!

My 3 year old grandson was here when I opened the box and he got all excited and started yelling "Leaves! Grandma, you got leaves!"

Our secret trader was Stephanie and she set a box stuffed full of all kinds of goodies. (Thank you, thank you thank you! How in the world did you get all that stuff in that box?)

She sent:
hosta Whiskey Sour
hosta Royal Flush
hosta Second Wind
3 different persicarias
red astilbe
lemon balm
purple Siberian iris
purple leaved violet
Japanese painted fern
early blooming red daylily
geranium Confetti
seeds for birdhouse gourds

Everything is soaking right now, and as soon as the grandkids leave I will go right out and start planting.

Thank you again Stephanie, and thank you to Roxanne, too. This is so much fun!

Greg and Marcia

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jun 08, 2007 6:19 pm

So fun reading this...

.Hey Wanda.....There is a hosta called *Bud is Wiser*??? OMG....my dad goes by Bud and he has hats and such with the Bud Wiser on them....how cool....I will have to see what it goes for if I ever get my hosta finder from Pat....

Wanda · Post by **Wanda** » Jun 09, 2007 9:01 am

Kathleen: Yep...isn’t it cool? You have a PM...

wanda

Patrushka · Post by **Patrushka** » Jun 10, 2007 1:40 pm

You're very welcome Homer! I'm so glad you like them. I was a little worried that they might be damaged in transport because of the snug packing.

I planted Komodo Dragon and Niagara Falls too close together and one of them had to move. When I saw KD on your wish list, I no longer had to think about which one it would be. I didn't even have to divide it. When I lifted the clump to wash more soil off of the roots, there was a chunk that was already broken off.

I bought two Clifford's Forest Fires from Chris last year and I thought that fit the bill.

When I saw the crinkles on the seedling this year, I thought you might like that one. I decided to split it and send half to you.

Enjoy them! I hope they get enormous.

Zeddicus · Post by **Zeddicus** » Jun 11, 2007 1:20 pm

Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of receiving my secret trade from Nathalie. The packaging was perfect and everything arrived in great shape. Abba Dabba Do
Salute
Geisha
Pizzazz
Golden Scepter
Ginko Craig
Got them all planted on Sunday and they all look happy today.
Thank you Nathalie for a perfect trade and thank you Roxanne for a great job Ron

spencer1400 · Post by **spencer1400** » Jun 11, 2007 5:34 pm

A very large package arrived at my office on Friday. Debbie McAfee of Tulsa, OK sent me the following hostas:

1. Pathfinder
2. Tokodama Flavocircinals
3. Gypsy Rose
4. First Frost
5. Heuchera-Crimson Curls

The folks on this forum are so generous. I plant all new plants in a beginners bed so that they receive extra attention until they establish. They look just great.
Thanks, Debbie, for your wonderful gift.

Jane Spencer
spencer1400

AlwaysWeeding · Post by **AlwaysWeeding** » Jun 12, 2007 1:59 pm

Got MY trade potted and hand delivered! Judi brought me a large Savannah Supreme and a huge Spinach Patch (didn't know they were a large, just liked the form). Both were on my wish list, with Savannah Supreme at the top of the list. She also brought a nice healthy Argentia Silver Sage Salvia and a cute frog lawn ornament (that I was admiring while shopping with Judi - when we went together to a DG roundup in Madison last weekend).
Thanks Judi - great stuff.
Thanks Roxanne for organizing the trade.

AlwaysWeeding · Post by **AlwaysWeeding** » Jun 12, 2007 2:01 pm

Got MY trade potted and hand delivered! Judi brought me a large Savannah Supreme and a huge Spinach Patch (didn't know they were a large, just liked the form). Both were on my wish list, with Savannah Supreme at the top of the list. She also brought a nice healthy Argentia Silver Sage Salvia and a cute frog lawn ornament (that I was admiring while shopping with Judi - when we went together to a DG roundup in Madison last weekend).
Thanks Judi - great stuff.
Thanks Roxanne for organizing the trade.

baja220 · Post by **baja220** » Jun 12, 2007 3:57 pm

Jane, happy they made it there in good shape. I was like

when I finally found your hosta list!!

Debbie

LisaO · Post by **LisaO** » Jun 13, 2007 6:18 pm

What are the chances

Mr. Ron had my name for 2 spring trades in a row.....

I was so excited to break into that big yellow box....I got:

Ginko Craig
Wolverine
Lakeside Masterpiece I do have to say that these hostas had the funkiest ties on them...purple and blues my fav colours.

He also sent along 2 cute butterflies, I will have to get these out into my beds as well.

I have them in their new beds and are being watered as I type...

Thanks for the great trade hostas Ron and to Roxanne for setting up this trade.

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jun 13, 2007 6:23 pm

Today when I got home from work there was one of those priority mail boxes sitting on the front porch!! Yay!! Always so exciting opening them to see what's inside.

Spencer1400 sent me five hostas from her garden. She was aware that I am having "space issues" , so kept them all on the small side. (thanks, Jane, for being so considerate!) She sent me:
Geisha
Heartsong
Ice Cream
Queen Josephine
Lakeside Lollipop

All were very well packed with roots that were still damp. The Heartsong has a scape with a bud getting ready to open! I am currently soaking their toes before I pot them up. Then I will be making a new bed for my minis and smalls and they will find a more permanent home there.
Thank you, Jane, for the wonderful secret trade! (and congrats to your daughter on her graduation!)

And a BIG thank you to Roxanne, for organizing the trade! It's been so much fun reading all the posts and seeing what everyone has received and sent.

ZZTOPSOIL · Post by **ZZTOPSOIL** » Jun 14, 2007 4:40 am

Follow the Bouncing Scootersbear...because...
He Landed at My House Today!
Scott (Scootersbear) was so Generous and Sent Me 3 Wonderful Hosta's!
and...Made Me a Very Happy Hosta Recipient Today!

Scott Sent Me Multiple Crowns of...
Green with Envy.
Regal Splendor.
and...
Salute.
Oh What Beauties They Are!
I Love them All!

I am so Happy with these Scott.
To Make it More Exciting for You...
You Sent Me 3 Hosta's that I Did Not Have in My Garden.
"Thank You So Much Scott"!

I am Forever Grateful!
Lelan.

Scott...I Just Love Your 'Scootersbear' Avatar of the Bouncing Bear Head!
It Always Brings a Smile to My Face When You Make a Post...and...I See that Bouncing Happy-go-Lucky Bear Avatar!
"Thank You Roxanne"...It Can Not be Said Enough...for Everything and I Mean Everything...You Have Done to Put this Secret Hosta Swap Together!
and a Very Special..."Thank You" to Chris and Brian for Allowing Us to Use Their Forum for this 'Secret Hosta Swap'.

Wheasie · Post by **Wheasie** » Jun 14, 2007 5:31 am

I have got to start getting back on the forum more often! Some GREAT trades here - wish I had taken part.

Louise

hostasandpapillons · Post by **hostasandpapillons** » Jun 14, 2007 6:05 pm

Part II of my trade came today. As if part I wasn't enough

LucyGoose sent some hosta via Hallson's early in the trade, and today I received a bearded iris, some soaps and body lotion, 3 different groundcovers, a really cute garden stake, and best of all, a daylily named "Papillon'. LucyGoose and I both have papillons, and she bought us each one. I can't wait to see it bloom, as it looks like a beauty in Tinker's database.
Thanks again LucyGoose, it was a wonderful, generous swap for me, thanks to you!
Hostasandpapillons

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jun 14, 2007 9:39 pm

Wow, it is cool reading again....Yes, Joan, I have that Ice Cream and it's just looking so cute right now....Your going to love it....

Lelan...You did not have Regal Splendor?? OMG....

...I do say it's one of my fav's...Enjoy!!!

Louise, Yes you do!

Lori.........Yippeeeee!! I just had to send something from my own garden too...Chris does an excellent job, but I remember getting some sedum in trades and I love them....That variegated pinkish one is slow, but the others grow fast! Enjoy the iris next year and the daylily I had bought/ordered thinking I was going to send it to you anyway....I am not here as much lately because of working with Willie.....

Pia told me to get rid of him ....

I hope the daylily does well for you, too!!

I love trades!!!!!!!

..Enjoy Lori!!

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jun 16, 2007 10:28 am

Just wondering........is the secret trading all done now? Looks as though there were lots of great hostas flying across the country.

Margery · Post by **Margery** » Jun 16, 2007 10:30 am

No box in the mail for me again today

Am I the only one still waiting?

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Jun 16, 2007 10:56 am

Margery

MollyD · Post by **MollyD** » Jun 16, 2007 11:01 am

Wasn't the dealing for sending June 11th??

MollyD

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Jun 16, 2007 1:07 pm

Yep....the shipping deadline was June 11th, but there is usually a few stragglers. I hope yours comes soon, Margery, and I hope there aren't others out there still waiting!

Hallson Gardens

*SECRET TRADE RECEIVED***

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Secret Trade received in Indiana!!!

"Thank You So Much Scootersbear(Scott)"!