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chasw

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North Green
« on: December 23, 2011, 11:34:09 AM »
Had the latest catalogue arrive in the post this morning,not sure that I agree with the for sale by tender bulbs ,but that's just me ::)
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Re: North Green
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2011, 12:30:06 PM »
No it's not just you Chas  ;) Apparently it is so that those on the other side of the channel have a chance of getting the specials - how that is supposed to work I don't know  ::)
Brian Ellis, Brooke, Norfolk UK. altitude 30m Mintemp -8C

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Re: North Green
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2011, 02:25:53 PM »
I don't have a copy as I didn't request one so can you tell me if there are an Irish snowdrops listed - I'm beginning to concentrate on these as the general range of snowdrops available is simply becoming too bewildering for me. Irish and especially good ones from now on - of course, snowdrops received from friends are immediately special.

G. 'Ruby Baker' is one I have been on the lookout for. It was listed earlier in the year by one of the suppliers, Kent Lass told  me of it, but it was quite expensive.

Here, a friend told me during the week that she had two snowdrops which she had received from Keith Lamb and they were seedlings in Keith's garden. These would  be especially treasured - see my post of G. 'Castlegar' in the December thread.

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Re: North Green
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2011, 07:00:02 PM »
A good looking virescent plicatus is listed. How did it get there?

Does anyone think the prices are higher than they should be?
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Re: North Green
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2011, 08:39:33 PM »
A good looking virescent plicatus is listed. How did it get there?

Does anyone think the prices are higher than they should be?

1)b who knows?

2) who cares.... dont like the prices, don't buy... Simples!


Bah, Humbug and so on........ ;)

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Re: North Green
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2011, 09:26:43 PM »
A good looking virescent plicatus is listed.

How good? Has anyone seen plicatus 'Castle Green Dragon'? Might be good for breeding purposes. I have my own seed-raised green tipped plicatus that I'm using for crosses, but another one would be useful if it's a good one, to inter-cross with mine as well as other green tips and virescents.

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Re: North Green
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2011, 10:10:52 PM »
A good looking virescent plicatus is listed.

How good? Has anyone seen plicatus 'Castle Green Dragon'?


Not in the flesh, but even then I wouldn't bid for one, I'd rather I was quoted a price.
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Re: North Green
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2011, 10:33:07 PM »
Anyone have a photo they can post?
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Re: North Green
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2011, 10:34:27 PM »
I'd prefer fixed prices too, Brian. But it's difficult when there's something being offered that would be good for breeding purposes and I'm not getting any younger  :-\
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Re: North Green
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2011, 11:12:17 PM »
Antrim, Northern Ireland Z8
www.snowdropinfo.com / www.marksgardenplants.com / www.saveourswifts.co.uk

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Re: North Green
« Reply #10 on: December 25, 2011, 12:36:08 AM »
Thanks Mark, I didn't know there was a pic on your website (under the old name). That is a very nice looking virescent plicatus. Better than my seedling.
Martin Baxendale, Gloucestershire, UK.

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Re: North Green
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2011, 07:38:23 PM »
I pity all you poor (as in sad) over-supplied souls. Decisions, decisions. ;D
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Re: North Green
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2011, 05:15:21 PM »
I pity all you poor (as in sad) over-supplied souls. Decisions, decisions. ;D

Love that Lesley  ;D

Angie :)
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Re: North Green
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2012, 12:06:56 PM »
I pity all you poor (as in sad)

No, no Lesley, after ordering from the snowdrop catalogues that should be poor (as in penniless)  ;) ;)
Brian Ellis, Brooke, Norfolk UK. altitude 30m Mintemp -8C

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Re: North Green
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2012, 09:58:16 PM »
 ;D
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