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Seedy Subjects! => Grow From Seed => Topic started by: Lesley Cox on January 01, 2009, 09:08:45 PM

Title: Some more available
Post by: Lesley Cox on January 01, 2009, 09:08:45 PM

Do you remember these pics?

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Well, I have been given some seed by the man himself so if anyone would like some, let me know, with your postal address (if you've had or expect seed from me soon, I already have your address noted).

I also have some newly harvested seed of the white form of Gentiana verna to share.

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Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: Carlo on January 01, 2009, 09:46:37 PM

Wow Lesley...both are gorgeous!

Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: Lesley Cox on January 01, 2009, 10:17:41 PM

Does that mean.....?

Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: Lesley Cox on January 01, 2009, 11:04:23 PM

Well that was quick. It's all gone now, except a little for Carlo if he wants it.

Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: johnw on January 02, 2009, 01:33:33 AM

Lesley - Can you tell me more about those fantastic poppies? I can't seem to find the original thread. Good to see them after so much green and red lately.

johnw

Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: Lesley Cox on January 02, 2009, 04:25:46 AM

They are the progeny of Dave Young (in the pic) secretary of Dunedin Hort Soc. He loves bright colours. He had these at the annual Rhododendron day sale on late October, to be used on the tables at which the DHS serves afternoon teas to the sale visitors (all proceeds going to Friends of the Bot Gardens). I and many others admired them, so last Saturday Dave turned up at the Market which I manage and presented me with a packet of seed. I could probably squeeze out a few more if you'd like them.

Incidentally, all your recent seeds are now up, or rather some in each pot. Remind me please of the name of the Dahlia? I can't find THAT thread. 2 seeds are up.

Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: David Pilling on January 02, 2009, 01:42:01 PM

The original thread with the poppies is:

http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2510.msg59286#msg59286

they look a bit like p. nudicale

I think the dahlia thread was:

http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=2353.msg53444

Title: Re: Some more available
Post by: Maggi Young on January 02, 2009, 01:58:10 PM

Thanks for the links, David!

Those poppies are some size, aren't they? Very cheering on a dull day!