Maya,

Let us know when you get the box! It should be soon! :)

Linda

Looks like Maya should have gotten it yesterday, So I'm next?

Vikki

This post was edited by vivey on Sat, Jun 14, 14 at 21:52

Hey!
I'm so sorry for posting late! I have had a couple of really packed days (This is actually my first chance to get on the computer since Thursday!!!)!
I got the box on Friday and shipped it out the same day. Lot's of great varieties! Vikki, you should get it Monday! The tracking number is 91149012308035719676 ---- Enjoy!!!! :D
My choices were
Biscayne Trail
Blue Dragon
Optimara Hawaii
Rob's Loose Noodle
California Victory
Mermaid
Nymph Fly
Grandma's Love
Jazz Bouquet
NOW GROW!!!!! Lol, I can't wait to see how these varieties turn out.
Thank you so much for letting me participate in this round robin!!! It was great fun, and I definitely hope to do this again :)

Maya

I would love to get in on this but I have none I bought with names but I do have a nice collection. If anyone would like to trade let me know. Most all mine are blooming now and I can get pictures of them. Also if anyone has any idea what mine might be. I too realize that might not be possible.

Tami

Tami,

Post a new message here. Many people don't care about names and would be willing to trade with you. Pictures always help!

Linda

Vikki,

Please let me know when you get the box. I am still working around Brunilda's vacation dates.

Just a few thoughts for everyone: please make sure there are at least 25 varieties in the box when you ship it. Also, if any leaves look 'iffy', please remove them and replace so the next person does not get a box of mush!

Linda

I got the box, but it was a surprise. The notice that it was being sent just showed up in my email this morning. I was gone all of today, so all the leaves were soaking and I'll be able to get it back out tomorrow. Just to make sure, I'm suppose to send it on to Susan? I just want to make sure with the changes we've made.

Yes, send it to Susan. If I need to switch, I will have her send it to Minal. Minal can then send to Brunilda. It all depends on how quickly everything goes.

Make sure you let us know what you got!

Susan please make sure you let me know when you get the box. Thanks!

Linda

I'll post the tracking # tomorrow.

Can anyone tell me anything about Wrangler's Ruffled Warrier? I can't find anything about it. Is this the correct name?

It's Wranglers Ruffled Warrior. I probably threw in an "e" by mistake. I don't have the official description, but the flowers are a reddish violet, mostly semi. . . Variegated leaves.

Terri

Thanx. I was finding lots of info on Wrangler's Savage Warrior, but not Ruffled Warrior.

Vikki

The box is heading off to Susan today. Tracking is 9405 5036 9930 0319 2791 27. I'll post the list of leaves I snarfed out of the box later :)

I took a lot of the leaves, some because they were starting to turn.

Tomorrow's Pink Ice
Genetic Heir
Wrangler's Ruffled Warrior
King's Ransom
Mac's Scorching Sun
Rob's Gundaroo
Tiny Tim (T=leaves were turning)
Corkie
Teen Thunder
Optimara Little Azurite
Rob's Twinkle Pink (leaves were turning)
Bourane
Rob's Humpty Doo
Starry Night Blue
Green Dragon (leaves were turning)
2 streps
Primulia Dayas 'Hysako'

Susan, I hope you enjoy what I left and what added :)

Susan, Minal, and Brunilda,

Susan-send the box to Minal instead of Brunilda. Brunilda won't be home until the 23rd and it's cutting things a little close if you send to her as on the list. I'll send all of you an e-mail to make sure you know of the change. Let me know that you got it.

Thanks!
Linda

Vikki,

Thanks for taking the 'iffy' ones! Now Susan won't get a box of mush!

Linda

They wouldn't have made it to her. The leaves were already getting yucky. I soaked them overnight in sugar water and potted them up, but I really don't expect them to make it. BUT stranger things have happened.

Thanks, Vikki! The tracking says the box should arrive here tomorrow. I am looking forward to it.

Linda, I got your message and I'll send to Minal.

Sue

Vikki,

Again, thanks for replacing the 'iffy' ones. It's very disappointing to open a box and be met with a bunch of unusable leaves.

Susan,

Let us know when you get them! And Minal is expecting the box from you so we are all set.

Linda

The box was here Friday when I got home. I have a really busy weekend, but I was able to get the box back out on Saturday morning. You should have it on Monday, Minal.
Tracking # 9114901230801647272010

There were lots of great choices in the box and everything looked great.
I kept:
Optimara Everbeautiful
Honeysuckle Rose
Heritage Frolic
Optimara Everspecial
Edee's Rosebud
Painted Silk
Toy Castle
Optimara Kentucky
Wrangler's Dixie Celebration
Lady Trail

Thanks, Linda, for another great Round Robin. And thanks to everyone who participated. If it wasn't for the weather, I would love to do these all year long. Will be looking forward to the Fall RR.
Enjoy your summer, everyone!

Sue,

I agree-all year 'round would be great! It's fun to look forward to the different varieties, watching them grow and anticipating what they will look like when mature.

It's been fun for me dealing with everyone on this RR. All have been so nice and co-operative with our changes. It's been a pleasure.

Linda

Linda, I totally agree!

Got the box today, only one leaf was iffy, all others were in great condition. Loved the variety this time!!!

The ones I kept are:

Ozio
Tatanka
Optimara Little Moonstone
Skagit Victory Trail
Snow Jewel
Rebels Splatter Kake
Optimara Evergrace
Warm Sunshine
Foxwood Trail
Ballet Snowcone
Morgans Barossa
Skagit Cascade Trail
The Madam (trail)

I will send it out to Brunilda next tomorrow. The tracking # is: 9405509699937665077477

Thanks Linda!!

Minal.

Can't wait!

I am very happy with the way this RR has turned out. Talking to others who have done RR's in the past, there are sometimes a few people who do not follow the guidelines. They do not send forward the agreed number of leaves/plants or leave the 'iffy' ones in for the next in line. (Both very unfair to the next recipient). This has been a great group! We'll do this again come fall!

Linda

When should I be watching for the next one to be announced? I don't want to miss out on it!

Also, anytime anyone here would like to do an AV trade, just let me know. I'm always up for a fun trade!

Vikki

I'm so sorry missed this RR! For some reason, notifications weren't being sent to my email and so it just slipped my mind...oh, well. Looks like everyone had a great time and got some wonderful varieties! Hoping to jump in next time around...still trying to track down Bob Serbin, which I see was in the box at some point! lol :)

How about I start collecting names in August with a thought to start in September, depending on how hot it is then. I'll put in on my calender so I don't forget. Sound good?

Brunilda,

I happened upon your Facebook page today. Great photos!

Vikki,

I'm up for a trade. Let me know!

Linda

This post was edited by whitelacey on Thu, Jun 26, 14 at 0:16

Hmm, you know we could do another swap- a one to one swap. Boxes travel within 2 days, so things would be ok. Unless your temps are 100* then hold off shipping until temps are in the low 80's!
Should we start another thread or is everyone done trading and waiting for fall? Our temps in chicago are bouncing- it's 55* tonight and 74* tomorrow. Then low 80's arrive, with more rain!

Deb, I'm up for a one on one trade!. Temps are hotter here than by you, but if I know the box is coming, I just make sure I leave work early to get it as soon as it arrives. So far it's worked ok.

Box arrived arrived today most of these are not looking so good. Is there something in particular that I should do to the leave before I plant them to increase their survival rates?

I have taken:
hearts of aglow - will cut off all ths brown and cross my fingers
yellowstone - ok
cherokee Trail - one leave rotted other iffy
Play full spectrum - ok
Acas tornado - ok
Pink chablis - ok
Mas Easter parade -ok

Have about 10 semi\mini so I hope Vikki you grow them!
I plan to mail back out tomorrow!

I added Floozie, harmony's news flash, Picasso, Bob Serbin, Buckeye Scrumptious, O Rhaosodie Ingrid, & O My darling. I put in a new box as the the box looked crushed.

You should have Monday.

Sorry I just noticed I said it was going back to Vikki but actually its going home back to Linda.

Linda,
You might try soaking the leaves in Superthrive. That does work for Hoya and other plants. Might work for Violet leaves as well.

I read that and it sounded stupid. I didn't mean to soak the whole leaf but the ends like some people root them when they root in water.

Tami

Brunilda,

You can soak the leaves in warmish water with a little sugar added. You can also use a drop or two of Superthrive if you have it. Some people soak overnight but if they are mushy I would just do an hour or so.

If anyone would like me to organize a one-on-one (since I have all the names and addresses), I will. We could keep this up all summer for those who want to and I could just keep re-arranging the names so there are no repeats.

A thought-you could send me a list of your preferences-what you have and what you would like, and I could make up a list based on that. Nothing very specific, just minis, variegates, etc. as there were some who just wanted minis this time around.

Just a thought.

Let me know!

Linda

A simple tip.. Always hold the leaf up to the light, look at the veins, in back, they shouldn't have any noticeable color. if you see it water logged (brownish color) pronounced clear look- the leaf is rotted. You can't save it. It will rot! If it's only half, you can cut the clear/brown damaged part off, dust in cinnamon and *hope* that it makes it. Lots of times it does! it's easier to plump up a shriveled leaf than save a rotted. You can safely soak a leaf for 24 hours, I usually just give them a spray w/ warm water, keep it in the Baggie, sealed is ok or open a little is fine too. If it's going to make it- it plumps back up and looks good. I've been doing this lately- even keeping them for a week in the water 'spritzed' bag- and what looks good I plant. Rot shows up quickly! Doing this I save a ton of time planting. Or just add the blonde spag moss to the leaf bag that look crisp- good. And close pin the bag to my plant stand.
The leaves root really well in the moss, and love the bag because it's the perfect greenhouse moisture environment! Once you see babies you can leave the bag open or snip the end w/ scissors and start getting the plants 'used' to the air. Just spray (feel) the moss and keep it slightly damp. Not over soggy. Seeing what survives in a bag saves lots of time planting!

Sending to me?!? NOT A PROBLEM!!!!!! I would love to get the box again :)

This post was edited by vivey on Fri, Jun 27, 14 at 12:28

Vikki,

I'll send to you if you send to me!

Linda

Linda,

I would love to participate in a one-to-one trade! :D I prefer mini's as I don't have much room to grow at the moment. Please let me know if and when a pairing is arranged :)

Maya

Maya,

Let me look through my notes and see who grows minis. Meanwhile, is there someone who would like to trade with Maya?

Linda

Sebding Maya a PM.

I tried to send Maya a PM but it looks like her email is blocked. Maya, please PM me.

Vikki

Sent Vikki a PM

Ladies!

Here are a few that may be interested in one-on-one trades: Maya, Vikki, Vikki's friend Susan, (I have her e-mail if you would like to contact her I will send it to her. I don't want to print it without her okay), Deb and me.

Linda

Susan M. was part of the first spring RR. She's the one above who posted that she was sad she had missed this RR. She goes by kcgirl81 here on GW.

Everyone!

Our RR finished up yesterday on a successful note. I have potted up all my leaves and now it's a waiting game as you all know. I will post my new treasures tomorrow as I have had a busy day.

I do want to thank whomever included the Primula.(Who was it?) I have never grown one and am looking forward to it. It already has roots!

Linda

It was probably me! Was it Kazu? I have a few of them.. And love them, they are beautiful and bloom constantly. And root in a bag really easy!

Deb

Everyone!

Here is the wrap-up on our second RR.

I got:
Rhapsodie Ingrid
Bloomlover's Prince
Buckeye Scrumptious
Harmony's News Flash
Floozie
Picasso
Bob Serbin
My Darling 'O'
Bedroom Eyes
Yesterday's Evidence
Pueblo
Ness' Fantasy Gold
Chirita 'Kazu' Thanks, Deb!

I also got five that were not viable. (My Chirita is not doing well, either:( )

I tried to figure out how long the leaves could be in transit before they started to go bad. It seems, by the handwriting on the bags, that the last three senders arrived safely and one or two of the others survived. So, without going through 100-plus postings, I am going to estimate that Susan, Minal and Brunilda's were the ones that arrived safely. Susan sent on June 19th and I got the last box on July 2nd. So that's about two weeks for future reference.

It's been lots of fun and everyone was great. I'm looking forward to another one (or two) in the fall.

Linda

I'm already looking forward the the fall RR - 2 of them, hopefully!!

I've been watching the posting of all the great leaves that have been shared. I didn't join the second Spring, because I thought it would be too hot for leaves to travel during the summer months. I guess I was wrong. It looked like everything went great.
Now I'm getting antsy for the Fall RR. Can't wait for that one to start.
Eileen