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anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« on: September 12, 2006, 11:05:22 AM »
I have seen pics of thes hosta's (my want list for now) but I don't know where i could buy them cheap or reasonable. If anyone knows where I could get them let me know please.
*Betty
*Chantilly Lace
*Allen C. Haskell
*Gertile
*Kiwi Forest
*Lakeside Knickknack
*Lakeside Party Dress
*Little Jim
*Marbled Cream
*White Wall Tires
*Abba Windows
*Silver Certificate
*Spritzer Sport
*Silverado
*Abba Satellite
*Ani Machi
*Calypso
*Chelsea Babe
*Emerald Necklace
*Flame Stitch
*Gene Summers
*Gold Heart
*Jonesii
*Choke Nishiki
*Orphan Annie
*Regalia
*Sandpaper
*Neat Splash
*Shere Khan
*Sieboldii Kabitan
*Northern Mist
*Jim Matthews
*Shiro Kabitan
*White Christmas
*Fuchsia Frenzy
*Free parking
*Gemini Moon
*Dancing in the Moon
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2006, 01:05:59 PM »
Did you check out the post from Yacht Lady?  She's been selling lots and lots of Hosta's. 

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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2006, 01:10:51 PM »
Yea I bought one of each from her that she had but they were all different than what's on my new want list.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2006, 01:40:51 PM »
Hey Monica have u tryed http://www.nhhostas.com/? They have some nice hostas, I place an order with them evey year . They don't have too bad price's either.

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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2006, 02:45:35 PM »
No I haven't I've never heard of them.  I'm going to check them out.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2006, 08:43:24 AM »
Unfortunately, unless you find someone willing to trade, you probably won't find a lot of these for cheap.  Most of these will only be found at a hosta nursery. 

These especially are going to be difficult to find and definitely not cheap...

*Allen C. Haskell
*Gertie
*Abba Windows...a Paul Aden intro...many of his plants are hard to find.  I've neever seen this offered anywhere.
*Abba Satellite...ditto
*Sandpaper...still under evaluation in the hybridizer's garden.
*Northern Mist
*Jim Matthews...Naylor Creek has had this in the past...www.naylorcreek.com
*Fuchsia Frenzy...www.foosf.org...look under Ron
*Free parking...an Alex Malloy intro...probably not available.
*Dancing in the Moon...can't find any reference to this plant.  Could you mean 'Dancing in the Rain'?
*Marbled Cream
*Kiwi Forest
*Lakeside Knickknack
*Regalia
*Little Jim


These should be more attainable...you need a Hosta Finder, if you are serious about getting into hostas!

*Chantilly Lace
*Lakeside Party Dress
*White Wall Tires...www.plantdelights.com
*Ani Machi...formerly known as Geisha
*Calypso
*Chelsea Babe
*Emerald Necklace
*Flame Stitch...I would save my money on this one.  Very difficult to grow.
*White Christmas...same with this one.
*Jonesii...www.plantdelights.com
*Choke Nishiki...same as On Stage
*Orphan Annie
*Neat Splash
*Shere Khan
*Sieboldii Kabitan...or just Kabitan.  Same thing.
*Shiro Kabitan
*Gemini Moon


*Spritzer Sport...not sure where you saw this, but it is not a valid hosta name.  Likely a sport someone found and labled it as such.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2006, 04:47:48 PM »
Monica,

You didn't ask me where you could find the rest on your list!!  I will be happy to tell you where I would get them and where I would not get them.  I am in the midst of finishing up yet another package and then going to cook some dinner.  I think the best bet is that I will write you an email tomorrrow on that.  If you don't hear from me tomorrow, hit me up side the head with a 2 x 4 in the form of an email.  Josh is definitely correct on some of them, but then I have some sources.

Kim, Thank for the plug on my hostas.  o(:-)

btw,  Last I heard there were only two Gertie's in existance, that was about four years ago.  I wanted one very badly because that was one of my dear grandmother's names.  I can tell you who has one of them.  The author of the Hosta Library, Bob (I can't remember his last name, it's something like Axemear, but I have his email address).  He offered to sell me a couple of divisions a couple of years ago. 

Josh, Spritzer Sport is evidentally a new one introduced this year.  I was just talking to one of my customers who has a massive collection and he told me about it.

Considering the hostas you are getting from me and what you already have, you definitely need a Hosta Finder.  It is a great reference for anyone into hosta.

btw, I have White Christmas and it looks like we will be here in the Spring due to something that just happened, so just maybe she will have an extra eye or two in the Spring.  It's been a slow grower for me.

I know where you can find Allen C. Haskell (originator stock), the price I almost paid for a four division plant about 3 years ago was $55.00! ?)(?

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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2006, 05:50:27 PM »
most of them I seen pictures of in a hosta book from the library and the others I seen on this web site http://www.hostalibrary.org/index.html. Thanks for all the info Josh it was very kind of you to do that for me.  And Karen you are just a sweetheart.  I'll be looking forward to your email tomorrow.  I'm going to look up a couple of those links from Josh.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2006, 06:28:20 PM »
You might think this is a silly question but what's a hosta finder?
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2006, 07:32:32 PM »
You might think this is a silly question but what's a hosta finder?

I was wondering that my self.. ;D

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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2006, 05:37:52 AM »
Whew that make me feel better at least I'm not the only one that doesn't know. 
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2006, 08:35:14 AM »
We old timers forget that not everyone knows.  Uh duh!  :D I am sorry.

Here is the link to the Hosta Finder web page.  http://www.hosta.net/finderform.htm  There is a link at the bottom for an email contact should you wish to ask the author any questions.

There is a link at the top for buying books about hostas.  I would highly recommend The Hosta Handbook By Mark R. Zilis.  It is listed under that link. I've used mine so much that it's falling apart! 

Haven't put an email together for you yet Monica.  We are in the midst of putting together more orders.  Probably be this evening before I get to it.

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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2006, 04:01:09 PM »
So a hosta finder is a book?
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2006, 07:39:58 AM »
Yes.  It is a spiral bound book that is published every year...usually about March.  I'd probably wait and get the new one, now.  It will have the 2007 sources and prices.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2006, 07:29:27 AM »
I read something on one web site that said that Mark Zilis has a new book coming out.  Does anyone know if thats true and if so should I wait and get it?
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2006, 07:23:16 AM »
Yes, he does.  A coffee table-type book, from what I hear.  Not sure when it is supposed to be out...it's been "coming" for a year +.  Mark's first book, The Hosta Handbook, is now out of print and goes for big $$ on ebay.  Snatch it up, if you ever find it cheap!

But, neither are a replacement for the Hosta Finder.  The Finder is nothing but hosta names, prices, and sources.  Mark's book will have pictures and (probably) information.

The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas is another recent book with lots of great pictures.  It is written from an English climate perspective, though.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2006, 09:17:25 AM »
Two resources for hard to find hostas:


www.plantdelights.com
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http://www.hosta.org/Hosta_Vendors.htm

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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2006, 05:55:52 PM »
Thanks John.
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2007, 05:52:23 PM »
If your looking for Hostas I only know one "one Stop Shop" and that is Hallsons Gardens. If they do not have it I am sure they can get it. I have never see so many varieties in one place. And these guys are good. Good Luck! Andy
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Re: anyone know where I could find these hosta'?s
« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2007, 12:53:56 PM »
Thanks El Jefe I'm going to check them out.
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