Hi Amanda I don't have a lot of named but I will do this with you with the ones I do have count me in. My wish list is any I don't send you.Patty

hi Amanda - I'd like to be part of this too. Sherry in Sunny Central Oregon (we had our 1st snowfall today in the Ochoco oh-cha-coe Valley). Some more named varieties of the opium poppy (papaver somniferum) are the 'Clouds' Red - Rose - Pink - Peach - White - Black and the whole color range of the laciniatum's aka Fluffy Ruffles including Swansdown and Venus. There is also Lauren's Grape which was brought to market by Lauren Springer a renowned author from Colorado. Also there is the Red & White Striped one as well as Flemish Antique which is similar but in my mind nicer the the R&W. What about Hens and Chicks and Giganteum. Then there are the 2 Bombasts Red and Rose that were hybridized for the cut-flower market in Germany many years ago. Also we should include Danish Cross or the frilly petaled one Danebrog Lace and the double form of it called Clown and/ or Oase. Then there are the plants that are grown for opium in the middle east: Peshwar and Persian White and we must not forget the Taz's (Tasmanians) I almost forgot Orange Chiffon and the golden one called Golden Sun. There is one more of my favorites that I'll have to list - it is Frosted Salmon. It is a true beauty. My oh my - we could go on forever. So let me know how this will work. I'm too excited! Sherry

Here is a link that might be useful: msbernard's trade list

Any more takers? I know it'll be fun...
If anybody has any concerns or suggestions, please let me know! Lets make this work!
Amanda 'romando'

Okay, everybody: I've received several excellent suggestions to improve this and get more people involved. (I've never hosted a robin before...I needed the tips!) Here are some changes:

#1: You don't have to send 1/4 tsp. I know poppy seeds are tiny, but some of these unique ones are hard to come by and 1/4 tsp. is quite a lot. So, just try to send 20 seeds per variety you send. I'll try to work it out so that the amount you send in per pack is the amount you get back, just so that more people can play and everything's fair. Send in 20 'Lauren's Grape' seeds, (for example) and get 20 seeds of something (hopefully!) you're looking for.

#2: Please list what you HAVE to offer, so people feel more comfortable in joining. I agree that going in blind isn't such a great idea, lol! Here's what I have to add to this swap:

Lauren's Grape
Drama Queen
Burnt Orange
Carneum
Coral Chiffon
Cyclops
Danish Flag
Danebrog
Giganteum
Hens & Chicks
Lavender Peony
Pink Peony poppy
Red Peony poppy
Persian Blue
Persian White
India White
Oriental 'Scarlet'
Hungarian Breadseed
Tasmanian poppy
Turkish large
Iceland poppy 'gartford giants'
Iceland poppy 'red sails'
Double spanish 'tangerine gem'
p. atlanticum- soft orange
p. atlanticum- 'moroccan poppy'
CA poppy 'mother of pearl'
CA poppy 'tequila sunrise'
CA poppy 'mission bells'
CA poppy 'white linen'
CA poppy 'thai silk mix'
CA poppy 'purple gleam'
CA poppy 'mikado'
CA poppy 'gold rush'
p. rhoeas - red
p. rhoeas- orange picotee
p. rhoeas- shirley double mix

I hope this makes everybody feel better! I've done TONS of individual trades, and I know this can be a GREAT robin! I've got these people interested for sure:

msbernard
pattygrow5

You Got Me Again Amanda ... LOL !!!

Here is what I will send in:
... (at least 1 pkg./ type)
*Lavender Poppy
*Poppy somniferum (wild scallop/fringed edge)
*Oriental Scarlet
*Oriental Mix
*California Poppy
*Red Shirley
*Shirley Mixed Poppy
*Peony Poppy Dbl Pink
*Giganteum White
*Giganteum Blue

My Wish List:
CARMINE KING (multiples)
Persian-Himalayan Blue (multiples)
Danish Flag (DANEBROG LACED Breadseed)(multiples)
Lauren's Grape
Intense REDS (not orange/reds, of others I don't have)
Soft Light Pastel Pinks or Salmons - Peach
Ice Pinks or Ice Salmons - Peach
Blues (especially True-r Blues)
Blacks - Dark Plums & Purples
A nice variety of singles, doubles, fringed, peony types, etc.
Anything Rare

Please Email Me the specific details & address where you want them sent.

Thank You,
plant_tender

Here is a link that might be useful: Plant-Tenders' Exchange Page & Email Address (non-clickable)

Some details:

I know everybody's going to be busy in the next several weeks, but I'd like to have everything sent to me by DECEMBER 12, which is the second monday of December. That gives everybody three weeks to the day to get their seeds to me, and I'll match up and get them back out by Sat. 17th at the VERY LATEST, for some extra Christmas surprises! I'm so excited! Poppies are great for direct sowing in the fall and winter months; we'll all have great things to show off in the late spring and summer!

Amanda 'romando'

Hi Amanda, seeds are on their way. Patty

Hi everybody~
We need some more takers still! We can play with just those who have joined already, but we'll get a bigger mix if more people join!
So far, I have seeds from plant_tender and pattygrow5, plus my own seeds. We have some great things already!
I just wanted to post an update, to fill everybody in on what's happening, and to bump this thread back up to the top! Come on in, the water's great! lol
Amanda 'romando'

There's lots of time still! There's 2 weeks still to send in seeds...
Amanda 'romando'

Hi again, Amanda,

I've been eyeing this poppy thread for quite awhile, and I would like to join, but basically, I only have common stuff or things sent to me in trade. I do have a bunch of different named varieties from these trades...like red ruffles poppy, double coral peony poppy, papaver somniferum, etc.

Let me know if you think these types of things would enchant your other takers.

Happy Holidays,
Jodi
'ThreeShyAcres'
: )

Anyone else? Come on! Don't be shy!