I think I read somewhere that the Abiqua hostas are grown near the Abiqua Creek in Oregon. Also that abiqua is a Native American word for river.

Blue Seer (I have two Blue Seer hostas which don't look the same. Maybe someday I'll figure out which one is the real Blue Seer.)

Paul. . here are a few of my blues. .

Here is Bodatious Blue. She wasn't full out here as the pic was taken in May. I am in love with this hosta. . lol

Silver Bay. . a hardy and lovely hosta. I'm in love with this one, too. . .lol

Northern Exposure . . so hardy and lights up an area. I wish I had taken a photo of him when he was all unfurled.

Flemish Sky. .this was planted here in 08 and the pic was taken in 09. She is proving to be a lovely hardly little gal.

El Nino. . I love, love, love this little guy. .

Ultramarine in lower right corner. I'm still organizing my 09 pics so maybe I'll come accross a better picture of her. Earth Angel above Ultramarine.

Moonlight Sonata. .a very pretty lady

Aristocrat with Blue Mountains in the back.

Here's Abiqua Moonbeam,a real favorite of mine,and a good grower! Phil

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Two new Minnesota blues that I am eager to acquire are h. 'Arctic Blast' and h. 'Blue Cascade,' hybridized by Monty and Julie Carlson at Northernair Hostas.

Does anyone have these, or h.'Prairie Sky' (Shady Oaks/ Hans Hansen)? Comments about, or photos of, any of the above would be appreciated.

Here is a link that might be useful: Northernair hostas

Beauties!

Sidney, I love your El Nino too.

Paul

These are all beautiful. Sidney, that's the biggest Earth Angel I've ever seen!

Manyhosta, the Arctic Blast is in it's second year - it looks promising.

Here's my Olive Bailey Langdon,one of the bluest hostas I have. Phil

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Sleeping Beauty
Mourning Dove - new in 09
Krossa Regal - early spring color
Big Daddy
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Paul

Wow, picture-rich thread! Howzabout an oldie but goodie:

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Hosta 'Sieboldiana'

Halcyon looks pretty , especially in the spring.