CLOSED: SECRET TRADE = My box arrived

Dutchlady I am happy that your box arrived safely ...sigh :-)...figured it had to be today.

You will be fine with what I sent you.Daylilies are EASY to grow and will get really big in FL.The peonie is also basically carefree but don't plant too deep otherwise it will not bloom.They are extremely longlived !

The 2 bulbs each wrapped individually are indeed Caladiums ,thought I wrote that on the bag I put them in ? probably forgot.Sorry if I did.
Kathy is right , they came from Florida to begin with and will do great in your state.
The shamrock is a houseplant around here ,I just added that for Good Luck !

Thanks for clarifying. I'll go hunt for a piece of shade to put those caladiums in tomorrow. The daylilies will be a treat!
I had peonies in England but they were VERY finicky!

Received a box FULL of goodies from JanetS this morning.
THANK YOU :-) so very much Janet.

I was thrilled when I saw the box in our hallway when I went downstairs.Had a really restless night therefore I slept in .But when I saw the box it woke me up quickly , I fixed some coffee and eagerly opened the box.Janet I was exited honestly just like a little kid,You have made me very happy !!

Janet sent me
1 Clematis - Sweet autumn ,white appr.2 1/2 ft.tall already
Iris - Crimson King - Rebl.- LOVE the color,plus it's a historic one
Iris - Silverado,8-9 rhizomes.I had that on my list for ages :-)
Hosta
Crepe Myrtle,fuschia- have to familiarize me with that.Never grown it.
Windchimes,which are hanging now on a tree near 2 benches.
Lovely note which is going into my scrapbook

Janet thank you one more time for a lovely and most generous secret trade.Kathy I also want to thank you for organizing this,I truly appreciate it,
Brigitte

I am so gald you are pleased Brigette! I didn't check the crepe myrtle to see if it is hardy there, I am sorry..lol I wasn't thinking. It is a very hardy small tree here, and I love the color! I am glad you love the Iris, the Crimson King has been in my family for almost a century now so it is very special to me, and the Silverado is the first Named one I purchased...The sweet autumn clematis can get going and get really big, but it is so sweet (the fragrance) in August when it is blooming! I don't know the name of the hosta, but it is one of mine the deer have not eaten completely to the ground and I love the darker green outline of the leaves! I hope it is one you can use.

I am off to get a massage, much needed I might add! Have a wonderful day everyone! Thanks again, Kathy for a great ST!

Here is the Crepe Myrtle in bloom...

here is a picture of my corner of grasses I promised June2007. These plants are three years old, next spring I will divide them, they are getting pretty large, June I would plant them a little further apart than what I did or what the instructions say that I sent. Notice the caster bean in the back it got huge.
Dan

Dan
Your grasses are really nice.

Roz, thank you so much! I'm opening the box now while typing with my elbow. LOL! I see EE's galore oh my! There's, ... Lime Zinger,..... Black Magic, .....and Milky Way Alociasia, Oh an another one too, its called Mickey Mouse Xanthosoma! All of these wonderful plants just perfect for my pond garden. Roz, thank you so much, I'm still digging in the box. ..Black and Blue Salvia, Banana Split lantana, pink hardy hibiscus and Barbara Jackman Clematis! Ragin' Cajun Ruella too! So wonderful and generous. Over and beyond the call but so so much apreciated! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

For jocelynavon, who received my box I have looked up and down this thread trying to find where I acknowledged "A Your're Welcome" I remembered writing it though, maybe I'm getting it confused with her d-mail thank you. Anyway, Joycelyn I'm glad you liked your plants and if you need more of the same or more pkgs of Mighty Plant, just let me know.


Deborah

Shirley/ MrsSpeedsgarden,

Thank you so much for sending such a wonderful box of plants! Everything made it across the country as well as if you'd mailed it from Seattle.
I can tell that Shirley took some time and really looked into what I like and am adding to my garden. I'm very touched by her thoughtful choice of beautiful plants. I didn't have a single one of the plants she sent, and each one will fit in perfectly with something I've ordered here or already have in my garden.
Shirley sent:
Louisiana Iris "Voodoo Music"
Pink Rain lilies (a secret wish I had, don't know HOW she knew....)
Bearded Iris: Princess Bride, Yosemite Star, and Classic Look -Wow, all are so beautiful!
Astilbe "Rock N Roll"-I think this will be perfect in a spot that I've been struggling to find the right thing for.
Daylily "Vintage Bordeaux" -LOVE the color!
Hosta "Thumbelina"-I have the perfect spot for her!

Thank you for making my trade so wonderful, and Thanks to Kathy for all her hard work making this happen for everyone!

Sue



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Cordeledaweg, I am so gld you are pleased with what I sent. I tried to make sure you could grow these plants in your area, and our zones are so close it was easy. If you need any replacements, just let me know. It truly was a pleasure.

I received Makshi's box several days ago. It was really prompt and was much appreciated.

it's here!! it's here!! i'm so excited!!!!

my st buddy is dhemmer-diana.

first let me say thank you so so much, and i don't have a 1 of what you sent me!!! my buddy did some research on me to pick just the right things, i thought that was so sweet!

first there was a sweet little coloring/sticker book she made for my 3 year old jelena, she loved it! just to cute thank you for thinking of her as she is my special garden buddy. i also got zinnia swizzler cherry and ivory seeds. i love zinnias and it's a new one for me i can't wait to grow them! i loved the letter ya sent and yes i am a smileing, great things come to those who wait.

inside there also was blue eyed grass(to start my collection, i love grasses), tinny todd asiatic lily-i have alot of asiatics and it's one i don't have i've never seen before(jelena's fav color and both our fav plant :0) ), apricot agastache for my butterflies and hummers, red hot pokers-(i have wanted for a long time), sedums(so cute new one for me now i have 2 kinds), and golden chain tree(new tree for me and yes i love collecting trees,lol).

diana you made my day and picked everything perfect!!! you are so generous and it's sprinkling today but jelena and i are going to play in the dirt, we are to excited about our new babies!!!

again thank you so much you did an awesome job!!!!!!
silkie

Great box !!!! You lucky girl. Leave feedback!!!!!

I received my box from June_2007 today! Thanks so very much , June. Evcerything was in very good condition. I received 2 Minuteman Hosta, 2 Asiatic Lilies, Cannas, Naked ladies, And Calla lilies. I have places piced out for each and every one of them. This was a great trade and I hope we do this again soon. Thanks for all the tought , worry and effort you put into this, shihtzumom! I really appreciate it and I'm sure I speak for all involved. Lou

well folks, CaptMitch is alive! Another member alerted me this a.m. that she posted to the trading thread at 11:00 a.m. yesterday. However, has not acknowledged receipt of her secret box (sorry for the person who sent her one) and has not sent my box. She has not responded to my dmails, my requests on the threads, etc.

I dmailed her moments ago and await a response! But the good news is she is okay.
Kathy