WE WILL NOT BE SHIPPING OR SENDING OUT INVOICES FOR AUCTION  WINS FROM 11/2 UNTIL 11/13.  WE WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ANYTIME DURING THIS TIME FRAME AND WE WILL SHIP ON 11/1.

AUCTION IS FOR 5 SEEDS FROM THE CROSS OF QUOTING HEMINGWAY X RULER OF NATIONS.

POD PARENT DESCRIPTION: 

*QUOTING HEMINGWAY (Pierce G.) 3195-A (Bluegrass Shadows x Sdlg) SEV, EE, 40” tall, 7.5” flower, 7 way branching, 55-60 buds Multi Rebloom/Everbloomer.

Bluegrass Shadows has been a tremendous parent for me and I got use her again heavily this year. QUOTING HEMMINGWAY is thus far one of my best daylilies for breeding. The very wide ruffled white to yellow/white edge is absolutely amazing. There is a large bluish/silver watermark that is quite refreshing and this bluish color sparkles around the petals inside the big ruffles. The thick edge reminds me of sparkling clouds and the whole impression is of a holiday in Key West, hence the name – QUOTING HEMMINGWAY. This flower absolutely wows me and blooms nonstop. A strong and easy grower I hope you enjoy growing QUOTING HEMMINGWAY as much as I have. I will continue to use this daylily for years to come. Fertile both ways. Very Limited.

POLLEN PARENT DESCRIPTION:

RULER OF NATIONS

TET 18014 (Sea of Glass x sdlg), where the sdlg's parents have patterns (swords and echoes) and two of the grandparents include Trouble in Paradise and All Things To All Men. 6”, registered at 32” (but can be 26” in some years and locations), 3-way branching (range of 3-6 way), 20 buds (range of 16-37), ML (to almost late), Sev, fr, instant Re in GH on all fans with scapes and outside in MN sometimes on 80%. Good opener into the low 60's (not great below that), no spotting, scapes fabulous in the GH so should be higher branching going south. Nice foliage. Magenta; icy lilac watermark; lilac plus ivory edge; green throat. This is such a lovely flower that  when it first bloomed in the greenhouse I didn't believe it would be hardy in Minnesota but it is!  Not only is it a beautiful garden flower, but it is a FABULOUS PARENT FOR HARDY DAYLILIES WITH ROUND FORMS, GORGEOUS FACES, FANCY EDGES, CHALKY WATERMARKS, GOOD SCAPES AND BUDCOUNT, AND A VERY HIGH PERCENTAGE OF KEEPER FLOWERS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ANY HYBRIDIZER WITH THESE GOALS. ANYONE should be able to get gorgeous daylilies out of Ruler of Nations (hint: cross it with other introductions of mine with chalky watermarks as well as those by Guy Pierce if you have them - e.g. Master and Bold Ruler). As I said with All Things to All Men when it was introduced, IF YOU DON'T GET BEAUTIFUL INTRODUCTION QUALITY SEEDLNGS FROM RULER OF NATIONS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY TAKE UP A DIFFERENT HOBBY. Easily fertile for me both ways (in the greenhouse where I make my crosses).

THESE SEEDS HAVE BEEN DRIED AND REFRIGERATED FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 WEEKS AT AUCTION'S END. WE WON'T BREAK UP THEIR STRATIFICATION!

WE ARE STARTING OUR SEED AUCTIONS AT $5.99, AS WE HAVE  FOR YEARS, AND MAKE IT A REAL AUCTION NOT A FIXED PRICE SALE!

ALL OF OUR SEEDS ARE MADE IN THE GARDEN. NO HOTHOUSE DIVAS HERE. ALL OF OUR PARENT PLANTS EXCEPT THE 2021 INTROS HAVE SPENT AT LEAST ONE WINTER OUTSIDE. OUR NUMBER ONE GOAL IS CREATING DAYLILIES THAT WILL WITHSTAND THE RIGORS OF OUR ZONE 5 CLIMATE. 

PAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE AUCTION CLOSE UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

WE WILL SHIP TO ANY COUNTRY WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS ON SEED IMPORTATION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO KNOW THEIR COUNTRY'S REQUIREMENTS. WE SHIP SEEDS ON MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY. .  PLEASE GIVE US 24 HOURS NOTICE WHEN YOU WANT US TO SHIP.  THE SEEDS WILL BE IN ZIP-LOC BAGS AND THE BAGS ARE ROLLED IN BUBBLE WRAP AND MAILED IN PADDED ENVELOPES. SHIPPING CHARGES ARE:

UNITED STATES...$4.50

CANADA...$14.50

REST OF THE WORLD...CONTACT SELLER

WE ARE HAPPY TO HOLD YOUR "PAID FOR" WINS FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED US TO. WE TOTALLY AGREE THAT SHIPPING CHARGES ARE HIGH, AND WE WILL COMBINE YOUR WINS FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED, TO HELP YOU CONTROL THEM.

ILLINOIS RESIDENTS PLEASE AD 7.25% FOR STATE SALES TAX.