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Item# Variety (Hyb/Orig) Size Description Price
196 'Inaho' (Japan) S-M. Formerly tardiva aurea striata. Lance-shaped, yellow green leaves streaked with darker green. Lavender flowers $7.ea.(196A)3/$15.00
553 'Ice Cream' (Rossing) S. Cupped dark green leaves with a slightly rippled light green margin. White, lavender striped flowers in July. It's a 'Vanilla Cream' sport. $10.00
590 'Illicit Affair' (Jim Anderson) D. Very small green-centered leaves with a gold margin, and light purple tubular flowers. It is a tissue culture sport of 'Cheatin Heart' It is unusual and unique. $9ea. (590A) 3/$21.00
198 'Indiana Knight' (Goodwin) M. Medium green leaves with a variable chartreuse margin and lavender flowers. 'August Moon' mutation $8.ea.(198A)3/$18.00
200 'Invincible' (Aden) M. Extremely glossy, medium green leaves that are sun-tolerant. Very fragrant lavender flowers in August $6.ea.(200A)3/$15.00
201 'Iron Gate Bouquet' (Sellers) M. Deep green leaves form an upright mound with fragrant lavender flowers on 28" scapes $8.00
709 'Iron Gate Glamour' (Sellers) M. Medium green shiny leaves have a gold margin in spring and change to white in summer. Fragrant lavender flowers in late July $12.00
203 'Iszat U Doc' (Benedict-NR) S. A larger form of 'Saishu Jima' with dark green leaves and lavender flowers. O.S. $8.ea..(203A)3/$18.00(203B)6/$26.00
206 'Jade Beauty' (Zilis) M. Bright dark green leaves and pale lavender flowers. All green form of H. 'Francee' $4.ea..(206A)3/$10.00
207 'Jade Lancer' (Tompkins-NR) M. Large green leaves with a white margin and lavender flowers $10.00
554 'Jadette' (K. Anderson) S. Small dark green leaves with a creamy white margin. It is semi-stoloniferous and slow growing. Forms an interesting and unusual foreground specimen. $14.00
630 'Jester' (Europe-NR) M. Blue green off color leaves in spring turn green by summer $11.00
209
'Joseph'
(Kuk) M. Dark green and shiny, slightly heart-shaped leaves of heavy substance, with maroon spots on lower petioles and lavender flowers. This is the all green form of H. Josephine’, but a slower grower. 1995 Nancy Minks Award. Named after my stepfather: Joseph Duale $15.00
497 'Julia' (White) M. Dark green ovate leaves with a 1/2" creamy white smooth margin. Pale lavender flowers in August. A fortunei 'Hyacinthina' mutation. $10.ea.(497A)3/$22.00 (497B)6/$30.00
211 'June' (NEO Plants Ltd) M. Gold centered leaves with a blue-green margin of heavy substance with lavender flowers. H. 'Halcyon' sport $12.00
710 'Just So' (Aden) S. Thick slightly rounded, heart-shaped gold leaves with dark margins. Pale lavender flowers $11.00
212 sieboldii 'Kabitan'   S. Narrow, ruffled yellow leaves, with dark green margins and lavender flowers. $5.ea.(212A) 3/$12.00
555 'Kathryn Lewis' (Lewis/NR) M. A new English sport of the ever popular H. 'Halcyon'. A splendid golden hosta with a dramatic dark blue-green edge. With morning sun, the golden color intensifies $13.00
741 'Katsuragawa Beni' (Japan) S. Slightly shiny, dark green lance-shaped leaves have a rippled margin and maroon stippling which extends from the petiole into the leaf. Use as a pollen parent in hybridizing $15.00
214 kikutii (Maekawa) S. Slender, dark green, slightly wavy-edged leaves. Unique lavender flowers $5.00
633 kikutii 'Kifukurin Hyuga' (Japan-NR) M. Long shiny leaves with a creamy yellow margin $11.00
215 kikutii var. caput-avis   M. Long and narrow, arching dark green leaves with drooping flower scapes of lavender flowers $8.00
216 kikutii 'Kifukurin'   S. Lance-shaped and shiny, medium green leaves with creamy-yellow margins topped by lavender flowers in late summer $15.00
634 'Kiwi Black Magic' (Sligh) L. Large black green leaves of heavy substance with black scapes and purple flowers. Forms an eye catching speciemn. $10.00
674 'Korean Snow' (Solberg/Niche) S. A yingeri seedling with green and white streaked, slightly shiny leaves which tend to stay unstabble. Leaves are elliptic witha round base. Typical purple spider-type flowers which are fertile $11.00
223 'Krossa Regal' (Krossa) L. Large, gray-green leaves form a distinct, vase-shaped mound. Sterile lavender flowers on 5' scapes $6.ea.(223A)3/$15.00 (223B) 6/$24.00
Item# Variety (Hyb/Orig) Size Description Price
635 'Lacy Belle' (Lachman) S. medium blue green leaves with a creamy white margin which changes to white. Leaves are moderately twisted with heavy substance; shiny on top and dull below. Medium lavender flowers in late July $11.00
711 'Lakeside Coalminer' (Chastain) M. Very dark green shiny leaves with impressed veins and wavy margins. Dark purple flowers in July $15.00
557 'Lakeside Lollipop' (Chastain) S. Cupped dark green leaves are slightly shiny on both surfaces. Pure white flowers in early July $15.00
771 ‘Lakeside Ninita’ (Chastain) Dwarf Small, medium green leaves with bright white margins are flat with an ovate base. It is the stable form of ‘Lakeside Knickknack’ $12.00
756 'Lakeside Shore Master' (Chastain) L. Leaves begin season as blue and then develop yellow centers. Pale lavender flowers in mid July on 20” scapes. It is a rapid grower $15.00
772 ‘Lakeside Tycoon’ (Chastain) M. Flat, deep blue green leaves are dull on both surfaces. Near-white flowers on 20" scapes. It's a sport of ‘Lakeside Shademaster’ $20.00
773 ‘Lakeside Zinger’ (Chastain) D-S. A small foreground specimen featuring dark green leaves with wide white margins. Midsummer lavender flowers with green dots $15.00
229 'lancifolia'   M. Dark green, narrow leaves with fall blooming lavender flowers. Ideal as a groundcover or border. $3.00
592
'Laura Lanier'
(Kuk/Lanier) S. Greenish gold leaves with a variable 3/8” dark green margin and sterile pale lavender flowers in mid-July. It is a rapid grower. 2002 registration. Leaves emerge in spring with a bloom on both surfaces. The bloom on the top surface dissolves by mid-June and becomes very shiny until frost. The color intensifies as the season progresses. It is a sport of `Sea Yellow Sunrise’ $12 ea.(592A) 3/$30
713 'Lederhosen' (Benedict) M. Originator stock from Audra Wilson. Thick and leathery, elongated blue green leaves with fragrant lavender flowers. Lederhosen is german for "Leather Britches". It is a truly Unique plant $40.00
637 'Lemon Delight' (Bowden-NR) S. Mutation of 'Lemon Lime' with wavy green leaves edged yellow. Purple flowers. $8.00
232 'Lemon Lime' (Savory) S. Small and wavy yellow leaves and lavender flowers make a rapid grower. Plant in sunny areas as a border to bring out the color in the leaves.

$5.ea.(232A)3/$12.00

(232B)6/$18.00

774 ‘Lemon Meringue’ (Ruh) M. This seedling of hypoleuca features bright gold leaves of heavy substance with a slightly rippled margin with distinctive white backs. Mid July flowers $16.00
233 'Leola Fraim' (Lachman) M. Medium green leaves with a white margin; widest at the tip with slight cupping and rugoscity. Lavender flowers $8.00
593 'Liberty' PP#12531 (Machen/PP#12531) M-L. Broadly ovate leaves feature a medium blue green center transitioning to light green with a very wide and flat golden-yellow margin. An outstanding sport of 'Sagae' first seen in the Hideko Gowen garden in Excelsior, MN $18.00
714 'Li'l Abner' (Zilis/Hadrava/Vanous) S-M. Green leaves with bright gold margins and pale lavender flowers $10ea (714A) 3/$21
638 'Lily Pad' (Solberg/Lombardo) S. Round dark green leaves form a foreground specimen. $10.00
236 'Lime Shag' (O'Harra) S. Small, lime-green, slender leaves displaying a shaggy appearance. Lavender flowers $9.00
237
'Little Bo Peep'
(Kuk) S-M. Glossy green, lance-shaped leaves, with a creamy-white margin and medium violet flowers. Maroon and green-striped seed pods. $15.00
738 'Little Jack Frost' (Benedict/NR) S. Dark green, 1” x 4” lance-shaped leaves. Lavender flowers in late summer. Origin unknown. Originator stock from Audra Wilson. Very limited quantity, First time offered $65.00
240 'Little White Lines' (Zilis) S. Small, medium green leaves with thin white margins and lavender flowers. $5.ea. (240A) 3/$12.00 (240B)6/$18.00 (240C)10/$20.00
241 'Little Wonder' (Lachman) S. Dark green leaves with a creamy-white margin, with some streaking towards the midrib. Medium purple flowers are borne at right angles to the scape in mid-July $8.ea.(241A)3/$18.00
242 longipes 'aurea'   S-M. Leaves are golden with reddish leaf petioles and dark scapes, blooming in August. Used as a breeder. Stock plants are from Herb Benedict $8.00
462 'Locomotion' (Krul) S-M. Intensely blue-green leaves feature moderately prominent veins with a smooth margin. Tubular, medium lavender flowers. From the cross: 'Crested Surf' x 'Bold Ruffles' Originator Stock $12ea. (462A) 3/$28.00
715 'longipes Ogon Amagi' (Japan) S. Known as the Golden Amichi Rock Hosta. The plant features bright gold, slightly shiny leaves with red petioles. Use as a pod parent in hybridizing. Very Limited Supply OS $60.00
243 longissima   S. Very narrow and shiny, dark green leaves with purplish flowers in fall $6.00
244 'Love Pat' (Aden) M-L. Very blue foliage that is cupped and corrugated, with lavender flowers. Forms an upright, vase-shaped mound. Midwest Blue Award winner. $8.00
560 'Loyalist' (Van Eijk-Bos/Falstad) M. This sport of 'Patriot' features creamy-white leaves with a dark green margin. Pale lavender flowers in July. $10.00
662
'Lucille'
(Kuk) M. Wavy, dark green shiny leaves with piecrust margins. Lavender flowers in July. Registered 2001. A selection from 'Joseph' x 'Green Piecrust'. Named for Lucy Duale $18ea.(662A)3/$45.00
245 'Lucky Charm' (Fisher) M. Dull, medium green leaves with clustered lavender flowers in July $6.00
247 'Lunar Eclipse' (Zilis) M. A white margined sport of 'August Moon' with lavender flowers $8.00
675 'Mack the Knife' (Dishon) M. Dark green leaves with a slightly twisted and rippled gold margin which features hints of orange as thee season progresses. Lavender flowers in July. From the cross : 'Galaxy' X 'Hadspen Heron' $10.00
676 'Mama Mia' (Benedict NR) M. Shiny, dark green leaves with wide gold margins, which fade to white as the season progresses. Pale lavender flowers $10.00
250 'Margin Of Error' (Kuk) M. Medium green leaves with a variable creamy-white margin; glaucous on both surfaces. Light, lavender flowers. It is the stable form of 'Artists Palette'. $9.ea. (250A)3/$21.00
251 'Marquis' (Savory) S. Dark green and ruffled, heart-shaped leaves with bell-shaped lavender flowers in late June $10.00
252 'Maruba Iwa' (Japan-NR/Benedict) S. A variant of longipes var. latifolia. Green leaves are leathery with heavy substance. The purple-striped flowers are borne on arching scapes in late August. Stock from Herb Benedict Display
253 'Mary Marie Ann' (Englerth) M. Named by the late Larry Englerth for his three daughters. Bluish-green, upright and twisted leaves with a greenish-white center. Color holds all season. Unique. Originator Stock $10.00
255 'Mentor Gold' (Ruh) M. Narrow gold leaves in spring, turning all green by summer $4.ea.(255A) 3/$10.00
256 'Metallica' (Lachman) M. Dark blue-green leaves which are broadly lance-shaped with large undulated margins. Lavender flowers $9ea.(256A)3/$26.00
258 'Midwest Magic' (Swartz-NR) M. rounded gold leaves with a green margin and light lavender flowers. It is a sport of 'Zounds' and a rapid grower $8.ea.(258A)3/$20.00
716 'Mike Shadrack' (Kuk) M. Almost round medium green leaves with a 1.5" medium gold margin which turns to white in mid summer. Mature plants are cupped and very rugose. Near white flowers in late June. From my cross Great Expectations x Rock and Roll. Very limited originator stock: 4 available for 2006 3 available for 2007 $150
259 'Mildred Seaver' (K Vaughn) M. Green leaves with a cream margin and pale lavender flowers $5.ea. (259A) 3/$12.00
261 'Minnie Klopping' (Arrett) M. Dark green, satiny, and slightly heart-shaped leaves with pale lavender flowers $4.ea.(261A) 3/$10.00
262
'Minuet'
(Kuk) S-M. Medium green leaves with an undulating margin and twisted tips form a mound 14" tall. Fertile lavender flowers on 26" scapes. A sport of H. 'Crispula' which makes a smaller form. Originator Stock $25.00
263 'Minuteman' (Machen) M. Very dark green leaves that are somewhat cupped with pure white margins, heavy substance, and lavender flowers. This is the improved form of 'Patriot'. $9.00
775 ‘Mississippi Delta’ (Petryszyn) L. Large and intense blue green leaves of heavy substance are lightly wavy and corrugated with a slight rippled margin. Tubular and branched near-white flowers on 40 " scapes $14.00
264 'Misty Morning' (Kuk) S. Small, heart-shaped leaves are a pastel green with lavender flowers. Leaves tend to hug the ground. Originator Stock $7.ea.(264A)3/$15.00
Item# Variety (Hyb/Orig) Size Description Price
268 montana f. macrophylla (Maekawa) L. riginally called montana 'Praeflorens'. Giant, dark green leaves have deeply impressed veins. Needs room to mature. Original Stock from Herb Benedict $12.00
758 'Moon Lily' (Harshbarger /Trott) S. Small yellow gold leaves are slightly cupped, have good substance, and a bloom on both surfaces. Pale lavender flowers on 20” scapes in early July $11.00
271 'Moon River' (Lachman) S-M. Dark blue-green, cordate leaves with a white margin which varies in width. Flared, pale lavender flowers. $10.00
594
'Mountaineer'
(Kuk/Torowski) M-L. Broadly ovate, dark green leaves are slightly shiny on top with a glaucous bloom below. Leaves are also wavy and corrugated with twisted tips. Forms a mound like clump with a medium growth rate. Tubular, fertile near-white flowers in late June. A `Rocky Mountain High’ sport. 2002 registration $15.00
465 'Munchkin' (Zilis) S. Small, green lance-shaped leaves with lavender flowers $6.ea. (465A) 3/$14.00
684 'My Secret' (Snyder) S. Green leaves with a cream margin feature a glistening sheen and variegated petioles. Originator stock $18.00
274 'nakaimo' (Japan) M. Sharply-pointed, undulating, cordate leaves are powdery-green above and shiny below. Flower buds are distinctly round or ball-shaped and held tightly together until opening into pinkish-lavender flowers. $5.ea. (274A) 3/$12.00 (274B) 6/$15.00
275 nakaiana   S-M. Small, rounded green, heart-shaped leaves with purple reblooming flowers. It is a rapid grower $5.00
276 'National Velvet' (Kuk) M. Dark green, slightly heart-shaped leaves with a velvety sheen and lavender flowers in August. A 'Tardiflora' sport. Originators Stock $8 (276A) 3/$18
277 'New Wave' (Zilis) S. Lime green leaves with lavender flowers .$11.00
278 nigrescens (Maekawa) L. Large, ashy-gray colored leaves on an upright growing plant, topped by sterile lavender flowers on tall scapes. Forms an immense and impressive specimen $6.ea. (278A)3/$15.00
279 nigrescens 'elatior' (Maekawa) L. Large and shiny, deep green leaves with light purple fertile flowers on 6' scapes. $9.ea.(279a) 3/$22.00
280 'Night Before Christmas' (Machen) M. Medium green leaves with a creamy- white to white center with a smooth margin. Tubular lavender flowers in June. A 'White Christmas' mutation $7.00
717 'Northern Exposure' (Walters Gardens) L. large rugose, blue green leaves with wide creamy-white margins and near-white flowers in late June. Makes and impressive specimen $15.00
281 'Northern Halo' (Walters Gardens) M. Slightly cupped and rugose, blue-green frosted leaves with a creamy-white margin and white flowers $12.00
507 'Obsession' (Avent) S-M. Medium green lance-shaped leaves with a unique black-green margin. Leaf surface is shiny and dull underneath. Medium lavender tubular flowers in mid-July. A 'Sparkling Burgundy' sport. Forms a very striking foreground specimen. $11.00
610 'Ogon Hime' (Japan/Lantis) S. Small lance-shaped green leaves with thin yellow or yellowish gold margins. Pale lavender flowers on 10" scapes. Makes an attractive foreground specimen $10.ea.(610A)3/$25.00
776 ‘Oh Cindy’ (Benedict) M. Large green centered leaves with a creamy white margin. It is a reverse sport of ‘My Child Insook’. Named for Cindy Nance $28.00
742 'Oh My Heart' (Lydell) M. Heart-shaped, dark green, very puckered leaves topped by a ball of over 100 tiny pale lavender flowers on a fasciated scape. One of the most Unusual and Unique hostas you will own. Very Limited Originator Stock . $45.00
508 'Olive Bailey Langdon' (O'Harra) L. Dark green leaves with a 2" wide light green margin. The nearly round leaves are lightly, cupped, moderately wavy, and deeply corrugated. Forms an outstanding replacement for 'Frances Williams' which tends to burn. A sieboldiana sport. $10.00
777 ‘Ooh La La’ (Elsager) M. Creamy-white centered leaves have a wide green margin, with heavy substance. Pale lavender flowers in late July. Plant in a sunny area $20.00
283 'Osprey' TF2x14 (Smith/BHHS) M. Cordate, blue-green leaves of heavy substance with white flowers $7.ea.(283A)3/$15.00
778 ‘Otome-no-ka’ (Watanabe/Ruh) D. Small, slightly upright and folded green leaves with only 3 pairs of veins. Lavender pink flowers in mid July $15.00
510 'Oxheart' (Minks) M. Light green, nearly round leaves turn dark green (viridescent) with lavender flowers in early July $5.00
562 pachyscapa (species) M. Medium green, upright and shiny leaves with purple dots at base. Pale purple-violet flowers. August blooming. Original plant from Bette Comfry (Silvermist). Very limited stock. $20.00
467 'Paradigm' (Purtyman) L. Large blue leaves with a gold margin. A sport of 'Abiqua Recluse' $9.ea.(467A)3/$22.00
641 'Party Favor' (Solberg) M. Blue green ovate leaves with serrated leaf margins. Blackish scape become blue green $15.00
719 'Party Time' (H&D Benedict) S. Dark green and shiny leaves with a heavily rippled margin and heavy substance. Medium lavender flowers on red scapes in late July. It is a rapid grower. Originator stock $30.00
678 'Patience Plus' (Snyder) S-M. Gold leaves with dark green margins are heavily veined. It is an 'Owen Online' sport. Originator Stock $11.00
285 'Patrician' (Skyrocki/Avent) S. Waxy green leaves with a bright, wide yellow border, and dark lavender flowers $6.00
286 'Patriot' (Machen) M. A sport of 'Francee' that is similar in appearance, but has very wide white margins. It stands out in shade. 1997 Hosta of the year $10.00
563 'Patriots Fire' (Summers/Walek) M. Ovate greenish yellow leaves which change to gold with a narrow pure white margin and blue-green areas between the center and margin. 2Ó medium lavender flowers in June. A 'Patriot' sport. $12.00
512 'Paul's Glory' (Ruh/Hofer) M. Yellow leaves, turn white, and then to a whitish green (albescent) with a blue green margin. Lavender flowers in late June. A 'Perry's True Blue' mutation. 1999 Hosta of the year. A classic hosta $10.ea. (512A) 3/$21.00
287 'Peace' (Aden) S. Blue-green leaves with white margins and lavender flowers are well spaced, and standout at right angles to the scape $9.ea.(287A)3/$21.00
288 'Pearl Lake' (Piedmont Gardens) S. Gray green heart-shaped leaves with lavender flowers $4.00
289 'Peedee Elfin Bells' (Syre-Herz) S. Very dark green leaves with a dull sheen and reblooming light purple flowers. Very showy $8.00
290 'Peedee Gold Flash' (Syre-Herz) S. Flat yellow, lance-shaped leaves with a variable green margin and purple-striped flowers in June $8.00
642 'Permanent Wave' (Banyai) S-M. Medium green leaves with a long tapered tip and undulating margins. Pale lavender flowers in Mid July $10.00
468 'Phantom' (Solberg/Wilkins) M. Dark green leaves with a heavily rippled margin and prominent veins. Medium lavender flared flowers $9ea.(468A)3/$21.00
293
'Photo Finish'
(Kuk) M-L. Leaves emerge in the spring with a cream center and dark green margin, changing to a medium green variegated leaf by summer, and then to a frosty blue by fall. Flowers in June are white with a hint of lavender. It is a seedling of H. Hoarfrost (sieboldiana parentage) , and is a slow grower. Color will hold longer with more shade. To this date, there has been no culturing this variety, so only originator Stock is available $30.00
294 'Piedmont Gold'       $8.00
295 'Pineapple Poll' (Smith/BHHS) M. Dark narrow green foliage is heavily rippled. Lavender flowers. Rapid grower $5.ea. (295A) 3/$12.00
721 'Pilgrim' (Rasmussen/Malloy) S. Heart-shaped light green leaves with slightly wavy creamy-white margins and lavender flowers in July $7.00
643 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake' (Zilis / Solberg) M. Intensely wavy golden yellow leaves with a heavily rippled dark green margin. A sport of 'Pineapple Poll' $10.00
297 'Pizzazz' (Aden) M. Frosted, heart-shaped, blue green leaves have a wide white margin with some streaking of yellow and white. Mature specimens will command your attention $10.00
298 'Platinum Tiara' (Walters Gardens) M. Yellow-green leaves with a white margin and lavender flowers $6.ea. (298A) 3/$15.00
722 'Plumb Bob' (O'Harra/NR) S-M. Shiny dark green leaves with a very rippled margin and lavender flowers in late summer. It is a rapid grower $15.00
302 'Potomac Pride' (Avent) M-L. Dark green shiny leaves with a wavy margin, curl downward because of the high vein count. A hybrid of H. yingeri 'Treasure Island'. Lavender flowers $10ea.(302A)3/$24.00
469
'Prairie Fire'
(Kuk-94) M. 7" long, deep gold leaves with prominent veins have a slightly wavy, rippled margin. The color intensifies as the season progresses. Near-white flowers in July $18.00
644 'Prairie Magic' (Zilis) M. Dark green centered leaves with gold margins. Excellent color contrast. A reverse sport of 'Midwest Magic' $11.00
645 'Praying Hands' (G Williams) S-M. Tightly folded, dark green leaves with prominent veins, with a heavily rippled gold margin. Heavy substanced leaves are Extremely upright. Forms a most unusual foreground specimen $18.00
759 'Prima Donna' (J&J Wilkins) L. Dark green leaves have a yellow gold margin which changes to creamy-white. The leaf surface is slightly shiny and moderately wavy. Light lavender flowers on 44” scapes in late July $12.00
679 'Princess of Karafuto' (Soules) S. Small, dark green lance-shaped leaves with white margins. Lavender flowers in late summer $7.00
564 pulchella 'Kifukurin' (Japan) S. Dark green and glossy lance-shaped leaves with a thin yellow margin $10.00
470
'Punky'
(Kuk/Ziarek-99) S. A small hosta featuring leaves of heavy substance with a gold center and a blue-green margin. Grows equally well in the sun or shade. Pale lavender flowers in July. It is a mutation of 'Blue Wedgwood'. Named for Ken Ziarek's daughter Becky $25.ea.(470A)3/$62.00
303 'Purple Lady Finger' (Savory) M. Dark green narrow leaves form an upright mound with long lasting purple flower buds that never open. A chance seedling from H. clausa $8.ea.