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    "The Croton Lady from Bundaberg"

    When I was 18, I had an opportunity to go to Australia as a foreign exchange student for a year. The year was 1969 & the family I spent the most time with owned and operated a pub 40 miles west of Sydney, New South Wales. There were 4 boys and I made the fifth. We lived upstairs...I have very...
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    Since we've been looking at the 2009 Calendar

    Ron, I have some info on "Indian Headdress" & some others, "Danny Boy", Shirley Temple etc. See my thread,"The Croton Lady from Bundaberg".
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    Exotic Croton Pictures

    I'll second that. Brenda and I had the opportunity to tour Mooseland. When we arrived, Kip was there and it ended up being a really good time. Needless to say, Ron is pretty passionate about his plants and it shows. We saw some cool stuff. But what I really want to say is...thanks for the...
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    Summer on Summerland

    Last ones... Princess Eugenia Her Highness Stain Glass Tortoise Shell Magnificent William Jennings Bryan with blotched sport
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    Summer on Summerland

    and... King of Siam Monarch Chief Sweet Marie Carmen Christian General Marshall
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    Summer on Summerland

    oops...forgot the names on the previous post AFD5 Ovalifolium Dreer7 Raphael Baron James de Rothscild and below... Duncan Macaw Doris Commotion Prince Phillip Inca
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    Summer on Summerland

    Waiting for Pixie is really something...poor Jodi. Doc said this morning, everything looks great, Pixie could come tonight or anytime in the next two weeks. So I guess I'll post some more pictures. I just hope you don't interpert it as "in your face bragging" or anything. I'm completely...
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    Ishi

    Gorgeous plant Tim!!
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    Summer on Summerland

    Thanks so much for the wonderful comments. I think you actually made me blush this morning. Jeff, I believe the Davis came from Chris at the 'silent auction' tour you had your place a couple of years ago. Is that possible Chris?
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    Is It or Isn't It?

    Scott-that is one terrific looking plant!!
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    Summer on Summerland

    Last ones... Flamingo Joe Friday Jungle Queen Pride of Naples Limelight
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    Summer on Summerland

    and... Madam Butterfly Madam Butterfly (2nd form) Davis Hybrid Peace Majesticum
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    Summer on Summerland

    and... Arthur Howe Cameo Cronstadt General Lawrence Buddy Ortegas Hybrid
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    Summer on Summerland

    We are away much of the summer, but I manage to get back for a few weeks to check on things, pot up the airlayers etc. I always take a few photos to keep me going until I return. Lt. Paget Gonzales Irresistible Diane Mosaic Queen of Siam
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    tall & leggy

    Sometimes you can pinch & pinch and it just refuses to divide. Nice spotting though.
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    bakers dozen

    Hi Chris, Thanks for posting...love this hybridizing stuff. Regarding growth rates, it is fascinating to plant a cluster of seeds from the same parents into the same flat and watch some of the seedlings just take off and others just sit there for months before a true leaf forms.
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