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My Spray-n-Grow order
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After studying the catalog for a while, I finally got around to sending in my order. First let me mention that I bought a big jug of Coco-Wet last year, so I didn't need any this time. But it is a…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by haley mills Jun 27, 2010.
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Heather L. commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
We currently have a lot of snow on the ground as well. Snowed again last night before changing over to sleet and rain. I woke up this morning to find all my shrubs encased in ice!
haley mills commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
what a beautiful plant to win.
I would be afraid that I would kill it, not so worried with the cheaper day lilies.
you just might win the Cover Contest again this year with this flower.
rosemarie ayers left a comment for Dr. Bob Stanton
Dr. Stanton, OK I will. Thanks for helping.
Dr. Bob Stanton commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
This is not a lily, but it is a daylily. It was hybridized by Tim Bell of Georgia. Tim came up to Long Island to speak to our club in April 2009, and brought some daylilies to auction. This is one of the plants that I won in the auction. As you…
Dr. Bob Stanton left a comment for rosemarie ayers
Dear Rosemarie,
I don't actually grow any lilies in my garden. That hybridizing picture of mine is with a daylily; similar flower, totally different type of plant biologically. I checked a couple of internet sites, and it appears you should…
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DR. Stanton, do you know anything about old fashioned Tiger Lillies? I've gotten some seeds from my mom and don't know if I should plant them now or wait until spring or even how to plant them. Do I cover them over with dirt or just spread…
haley mills commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
wow !! thats a lily ??
well what ever it is, its beautiful.
haley mills commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
Most of the dead flowers got picked off, left a few for seeds.
Its been way to hot for several weeks now, so most of my reblooming day lilies are finished for the year
they are alive but no more blooms.
Except on the 2 yellow ones, which is weird…
Dr. Bob Stanton commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
Heather,
In general, plants tend to grow better if they don't set seeds. However, if you want to create new varieties, you have to be willing to accept this. I have no experience with Crocosmia, so I don't know how seed setting will…
Dr. Bob Stanton commented on Dr. Bob Stanton's photo
Dear Haley,
I'm sorry to hear about your son. Hopefully now that they have identified the problem it can be treated appropriately.
As for your daylilies, it isn't the color that determines whether a cross will be successful. Weather has…
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- At 9:15am on September 1, 2010,
rosemarie ayers said…
- Dr. Stanton, OK I will. Thanks for helping.
- At 7:30pm on August 31, 2010,
rosemarie ayers said…
- DR. Stanton, do you know anything about old fashioned Tiger Lillies? I've gotten some seeds from my mom and don't know if I should plant them now or wait until spring or even how to plant them. Do I cover them over with dirt or just spread them on top of the ground?
- At 7:22pm on January 22, 2010,
Dina A. Hill said…
- Hi Dr. Stanton! Welcome to our site. Have you seen the catalog with your flower on the cover? Congrats!!! Beautiful dahlia!!!
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