very small rex begonia co op

escargot has been on my gotta have list for a while now!

This is NOT my picture...but it always inspires me.

It's a picture from a past DG member that some of you may remember that really showcases some begonias.

Wow! That is a great picture. The escargot is a real eye catcher!

Yeah, I saw that picture last year and loved it so much I had it on my work computer as my wallpaper for months and months. Everybody who saw it went "Wow! Is that your yard?"

Wish I could have said yes! Very inspiring.

I like escargot too. I heard they need a lot of humidity ( as in a greenhouse,although the pictures shows them outdoor). I don't mind plugs. I don't mind waiting longer for more choices too. I also like miniatures for terrarium.

can i join please?

Lorraine,
Did the guy from rexbegonia give a price if we wait 12 weeks?

The Violet Barn said the owner will be back Tuesday to answer questions.

Ok, guys, here's what we got. I spoke with (well, emailed with) Keith at Rex Begonia. They sell the liners (plugs) for 48 cents per plant. There are 128 in a flat.

They have a minimum of 3 cases and a 3.95 packing fee. Postage will have to be figured when we know what we want or if we do. I'm gonna guess about 60.00 to me, then whatever I can get i n a box to you.

If there are any of you who live close enough to Gilmer to pick yours up, that is good, or I can ship.

I need to know, do you want to get 3 cases now and more later? Or just wait till later? If we get them now, I can do it again in Sept after they have time to start what we want.

I will let you know as soon as I do about the ones available. The site is

http://rexbegonias.com/index.html

Pam is checking on others, but we'll compare. Just need to know if you want some now. (well, couple weeks)

48 cents a plant!!! I say go for it. The Violet Barn show $3.00 a plant on their web page for large orders!
Woo Hoooo...

Okey doke, now these are plugs, so you'll have to put them in 4 " pots and let them grow out. But, they'll be ready about the time the ones come if we get in Sept.

For this one, I'd really j ust like about 10 people, so I will put all your names down first. If you don't want them, just let me know, K?

Yea, begonias!!!!! Although I still want to talk to him and tie things down and I'd really like to see a picture of the flats. soooooo

I'm very interested in joining in with you guys if it isn't too late. How many liners are in a case? Are the liners all for the same type of plant or do we get to mix it up as long as we end up with 128 plants for a flat?

I'm loving the peperomias in watermelon! But I'm also very fond of the many rex begonias they have!

How are you ever going to decide with all the beautiful choices. When will they let you know what is available. I would assume that the 128 have to be of the same one. I would like to be in the hunt for this round. Elaine

Have picked my 10 but don't have time to list them until P.M. Saving my place.

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Ok, here we go. Talked to Keith. The plugs are .42 each. Of course shipping to me will be added. He also said to please use Fedex. He almost had a stroke when I said USPS. Said they don't take good care of them. So, I'll be finding out their rates, unless some of you already know.

Now, what we can do is: Go into his site, http://www.rexbegonias.com/BEGONIAS.htm
look at the begonias and tell me what you like. I'd like to keep it to 3 flats because of having to get it right back on the road. I need you to order in lots of 10. Much better bookkeeping for me., lol.

He has plugs that are large and ones that are smaller, I told him we want large.

I will make the order next week and he will ship the following Monday, I'll have them Wed. get them back out Thursday and you should have them Saturday.

LET ME KNOW!!!

This message was edited May 30, 2008 9:49 PM