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got my second box from RC...whew!

Only 18 days, so well in the 15-20 range. Yours should be coming soon!! I'm going to miss RC so glad I went a little overboard this time. Bought 8 bulbs.

Kristi

Comments (8)

  • 17 years ago

    How many does that make now? What kind are new this year?

  • 17 years ago

    I think I'm up to 53 or more total from last and this year. This season's new acquisition are:
    Jewel
    Charisma
    Gervase
    Lemon Lime
    Jade Serpent
    Girrafe
    Chico
    Queen of Hearts
    Limona
    Elvas
    Lilac Wonder
    President Johnson
    Melusine
    Amputo
    Misty
    Amigo
    Night Star
    Red Pearl
    Red Nymph
    Red Lion
    Exotica
    Minerva
    Pink Diamond
    Christmas Gift
    Carmen
    Grand Cru
    Evergreen
    Pink Star
    Vera
    Red Devil
    Jingle Bells
    Zombie
    and the mislabled Gilmar

    UGH>>>>I'm bad!!
    K

  • 17 years ago

    Smiling, Kristi!

    You give me renewed HOPE! I have one and only one order and each day goes by, I hope it will be THE day!

    My order consists of:

    Showmaster
    Ambiance
    Night Star
    Pink Floyd (2)
    Rio Negro
    Bogota
    Harlequin

    All are new to me except for Pink Floyd. Pink Floyd has a primary place in my hybridization efforts with Johnsonii as well as Amputo, Misty and Papilo.

    As Scarlet O'Hara says, maybe "Tomorrow"!

    Gosh! I do need to watch that movie again. I adore it. Being a Southern Bell, I guess I would, huh? I am such a Romantic. That's my major weakness as well as hippeastrum and all subtropicals!

  • 17 years ago

    Kristi- It isn't you that is bad...the bad one is that darn CHAD! He is tough to shake loose isn't he? HAHA

    Goodness 53 and they are all very nice ones too. I have a bunch, but alot of cheapies...I still like 'em though!

    Elizabeth_jb- I've never seen the movie all the way through...but growing up in the south too makes it somewhat relatable...LOL! I too love the subtropicals!

    -Frank

  • 17 years ago

    I bought a couple Minervas this year and a Red Lion too so that I could have those blooms now (older blooms can bloom in the spring). Recall that the Netherland Bulb Company sent me 6 huge replacement bulbs so at least those weren't too pricey. I also got 2 bulbs in the mail yesterday as a replacement for the Piquant that ended up as Gilmar. These have no ID...so that will be a good guessing game.

    I have told myself no more bulbs this year. Several are still "sleeping" and so I can stagger the blooms.

    Kristi
    :-)

  • 17 years ago

    Wow, Kristi! I went a bit overboard last year, and skyrocketed from 2 to over 60 bulbs... is that considered dedication or addiction?! You'll adore all of those, however... very nice choices! We expect pictures, you know!

    Well, that clinches it... I'm going to grab a couple of Apple Blossoms if I find some on sale, and perhaps another Minerva and Red Lion, too! Those can go directly to the garden in spring!

  • 17 years ago

    I got my first box from RC yesterday. I am still waiting for a second order. I was really disappointed in the 5 African bulbs in the order. With all the delay, due to the new inspection rules, the Africans were in storage too long, and they are all showing excessive rot, and they have too much top growth. I don't blame RC, they just got caught in a bad situation. I did surgery on the rot, and hope that I can save them.

  • 17 years ago

    I'm glad to hear you got them, but sorry about the African bulbs... the whole situation with RC is a sad one. I was hoping to place a later order, but not this year... I do hope they get situated, and will rethink shipping to the US.

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