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mark smyth

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Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« on: August 18, 2011, 04:54:10 PM »
No chat about Avon's summer list? Who got a Fly Fishing? Did anyone get 4 bulbs in a pack?
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2011, 05:34:55 PM »
I have to thank Brian Ellis for sending me their list.

I purchased less expensive items, but was delighted with the supersize bulbs and buying in groups of 3 should have a fair sized clump next year.

Mark

When you say 'Did anyone get4 bulbs in a pack?' to what were you referring.
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2011, 05:43:14 PM »
The list said super sized bulbs could have 3 or 4 bulbs per pack. Only one of mine had 4 bulbs. Not complaining as the offer was a really good one
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2011, 05:47:14 PM »
Mark

Have just reread the list and it says 3/4 flowers per bulb
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2011, 05:48:02 PM »
Who got a Fly Fishing?

J. R. Hartley?

Almost in Scotland.

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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2011, 05:56:33 PM »
 :) ;D :)
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2011, 06:33:33 PM »
Have just reread the list and it says 3/4 flowers per bulb

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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2011, 10:34:50 PM »
No chat about Avon's summer list? Who got a Fly Fishing?

Not Narcissus fly I hope! :o
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2011, 12:23:56 AM »
I need therapy. I've just done a fantasy Avon order and the bill is £153.

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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2011, 12:26:25 AM »
I need therapy. I've just done a fantasy Avon order and the bill is £153.

Mine was over £350
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2011, 01:00:52 AM »
I need therapy. I've just done a fantasy Avon order and the bill is £153.

johnw

You are really cheap John!!! Not quite what I mean, your FANTASY is cheap! I'd be ordering what I wanted in half dozens at least - since it's fantastical. ;D
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« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2011, 01:52:48 AM »

You are really cheap John!!! Not quite what I mean, your FANTASY is cheap!

Ah but this one could come true. Mark on the other hand is too embarassed to tell us exactly how much he did spend.  £350 seems low.

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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #12 on: August 19, 2011, 06:08:39 AM »
Well good luck with it. I so envy you, being able to order from a UK nursery and then expect the plants actually to arrive in the post. :(
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #13 on: August 19, 2011, 08:58:57 AM »
I need therapy. I've just done a fantasy Avon order and the bill is £153.

Mine was over £350

My God Mark what have you ordered ... apart from Fly Fishing and Trymming?
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Re: Avon Bulbs Galanthus summer list
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2011, 09:11:43 AM »
Fly fishing has sold out already  :o
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