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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on

Sat, Apr 23, 11 at 1:26

Hi,
I have been Breeding Amaryllis for the last fifteen years, now I would like to try my hand on growing Day Lilies.
Will a friend help me by exchanging seeds with amaryllis seeds or gift them to me.
Just put a few seeds in a postal envelope and post it at following address.
Brig. M Arif Khan
3/A-G-Gulberg II
Lahore
Zip Code 54660
Pakistan
E-Mail: brigarif@hotmail.com
Thanks Arif

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Posted by najoba 8b (najoba@hotmail.com) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 8:06

I'd like to suggest that you go the the Lily Auction where you can buy daylily seeds for reasonable prices. Personally, I prefer those in which both parents are similar in appearance. I would be happy to suggest certain ones, if you are interested.

Here is the link: http://www.daylily.com/cgi-bin/auction.cgi?dispsd

I gave away all my seeds when we moved, so I don't have any at present. I won't have any more now until fall.

Nancy

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Posted by nat4b (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 15:02

I don't have any seeds, sorry. I was just wondering if it's really possible to just send seeds abroad in an envelope?? I thought it was prohibited.

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Posted by sunny_daze_gardener 5 MI (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 17:17

I think the seeds would sprout in the time it would take to send them to Pakistan. Just my opinion. I have had them come from Canada to Michigan and they were sprouted and died by the time they got here. This time of year when they are removed from the fridge,they are ready to sprout!

Nancy VB

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Posted by najoba 8b (najoba@hotmail.com) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 18:16

The last several puchases of seeds from the Lily Auction remained in their little zip plastic bags and went unsoaked, etc. for more than a month due to illness. They did not sprout until I finally soaked them in distilled water and hydrogen peroxide. I was immensely pleased, as I thought I had waited too long. The resulting seedlings are all vigorously growing outdoors now.

I would think that an air-mail envelope to Pakistan would not take very long to arrive. It's worth a try.

Nancy

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 20:15

Welcome Arif,I have seen your Amaryllis. Folks, this man has the gift of not one but two green thumbs. Sadly, I too have planted all my seeds. I will stop at the Post Office tomorrow and see about sending you some seedlings.I would be proud to have some of my plants growing in your beautiful gardens.Seeds will have to wait till the end of our summer, but the Lily Auction is a great place to find a wide variety of seeds.Best of luck with this new venture.

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Posted by katlynnlily 8b-FL (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 22:33

Hello Arif, I also grow amaryllis and daylilies from seed. Here are pics of both growing in the same seedling bed (but blooming at different times).

Amaryllis Seedlings - April 2011

Daylily Seedlings - June 2010

I'll send you some seeds tomorrow. Good luck with your new hobby!
Kathy

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Posted by dementieva Zone 9 - Houston (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 23:34

Thumbs up for very cool garden comparison photos!

Nate

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Posted by bambi_too 5 Ohio (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 25, 11 at 23:48

I will put together a package, but I cannot accept any in seeds in return because of our regulations. I have mailed daylily seed all over the world, it will allow me to put another pin in my map.

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 26, 11 at 12:04

I stopped by the Post Office and they could find no regulations against sending live plants to Pakistan. Arif, I will put together a colourful variety of seedlings and send them off the end of the week.Enjoy, Susanan

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Posted by anna_in_quebec z4 QC (My Page) on
Tue, Apr 26, 11 at 14:55

Arif - I too have seen your gorgeous amaryllis over at the forum. I bought waaaay too many seeds last year from the lily auction, and will happily share some with you. Of course they are all crosses.

@katlynnlily - how gorgeous!

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 28, 11 at 23:46

WHAT A RESPONSE. I am overcome with joy. Gardening community is one big family having no barriers of country, race, culture or religion.
I have Amaryllis growing in my garden from seeds gifted to me by Maria, Cindee A, and Lora from USA and some of my seeds are growing in Far East.
Kathy, very nice garden, Anna, Susanan, Bambi & friend, I assure you I will take good care of your gifts.
Arif

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Posted by bambi_too 5 Ohio (My Page) on
Sat, May 7, 11 at 16:23

I will be mailing next week, in view of what happened I hope all is well there.

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Thu, May 12, 11 at 2:31

Hello, Friends,
I can proudly say I am a Daylilly man now.
First I received seeds from cathy.I Floated 4 each fron 11 packs. On 4th day germination was visible and now they are in the pot. The remaining I am going to sow in trays like Amaryllis.
Yesterday I was delighted to receive a package from Susan containing 21 seedlings. They were all in excellent condition after 2 weeks of transit. I admire the way they were packed. Now I have also learned the professional method. All seedlings were in their individual pot within an hour. I plan to put them in ground coming Feb.
Thank you Kethy, Thank you Susan
Arif

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Mon, May 16, 11 at 14:20

Dear Arif...I am pleased that the seedlings arrived in good condition. May their flowers bring you joy. Susan

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Posted by katlynnlily 8b-FL (My Page) on
Mon, May 16, 11 at 17:25

Hi Arif, I'm glad the seeds germinated for you. Now you will be able to compare methods (floating versus trays) and see which works best for you. Very smart! Best of luck -
Kathy

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Posted by najoba 8b (najoba@hotmail.com) on
Mon, May 16, 11 at 23:09

Don't forget to send us photos once they bloom. We'd love to see them.

Nancy

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 8, 11 at 2:40

Hello,Susan,Hello, Kathy
Progress report.
All seedlings survived and are doing well.

The seeds sown in pots did better than ones floated. Over all germination was poor, perhaps it was too hot. I saved some seeds for sowing in September.
Germinated seeds,

I would love to receive more gifts of seeds. Just put them in a sturdy envelope and post.
Regards
Arif

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Posted by dementieva Zone 9 - Houston (My Page) on
Fri, Jul 8, 11 at 7:41

Those seedlings look a lot better than the sun-baked ones I was planting in Texas at the same time. :)

Nate

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Tue, Jul 12, 11 at 12:12

Greetings Arif. Your seedlings look great,they are in good hands. Perhaps you could let us know what kinds of plants you are breeding for;yellows?oranges?pastels?toothed?ruffled?eyed?spiders???Does you climate allow you to grow dormant plants or just evergreen?Or are you growing a little of everything that comes your way to see what works best in you climate. I will certainly save some seeds to ship in the fall.Regards, Susan

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 27, 12 at 1:46

Thanks to my friends, I am a dayliliy man now
What has bloomed so far,

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It is a beginning others will be blooming soon
Arif

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Posted by dementieva Zone 9 - Houston (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 27, 12 at 7:25

Wow, so are those all seedlings from the seeds that people sent you? You have some excellent looking flowers already.

Nate

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Posted by sun_worshiper FL 9b (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 27, 12 at 10:19

Very nice! That orange one is gorgeous! And I'm partial to the plain non-frilly yellows, so I love that second to last one.

I have seen your results on the Amaryllis page and you have provided some excellent insight into growing them outdoors. Are you mixing any of your daylilys with the Amaryllis? I am attempting it in one of my outdoor beds this year. The daylilies here start blooming just as the Amaryllis are finishing, so I'm hoping that mixing them in the same bed will extend the color display in that area to more of the year. Not sure yet if they will be good companion plants or not though.

Angela

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Posted by katlynnlily 8b-FL (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 27, 12 at 12:14

Hi Arif - Pretty seedlings. Most impressive is the third one - purple, halo, midribs, gold edge, even teeth - you got it all on one bloom. It would look really pretty planted to the next one (pretty pastel with nice form). But my favorite color is the first one - oranges and reds really pop in the landscape. Great job! Isn't it exciting watching them bloom for the first time?
Kathy

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Posted by terrene 5b MA (My Page) on
Fri, Apr 27, 12 at 23:56

Cool thread and nice seedlings! How interesting to see someone in Pakistan receive and grow on some seeds from this forum.

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Sat, Apr 28, 12 at 0:11

Thanks to Kathy and Susan for getting me started.

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 2:42

Todays arrival

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Posted by blue23rose 6b IN (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 7:07

I just saw this thread and love the way the journey of the seeds has unfolded. You have some beautiful daylilies.

Vickie

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 7:53

Good Morning Arif, I have just finished planting this year's seedlings and will be sending you another box of leftovers.I will Email you when I have posted them. You have some very beautiful flowers...I am just a bit envious of your gardening talents. Regards, Susan

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 30, 12 at 23:36

God bless you Susan, every morning there is a pleasent surprise for me and my day is made bright.
Todays gift

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Looking farward to your next gift
Regards Arif

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Tue, May 1, 12 at 23:10

And today
The big one

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The small one

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Arif

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Posted by katlynnlily 8b-FL (My Page) on
Tue, May 1, 12 at 23:49

Another great orange - congrats!
Kathy

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Thu, May 3, 12 at 1:13

New bloom

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Arif

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Thu, May 3, 12 at 18:45

Arif, You package went into today's mail.All your lilies are keepers, but I am especially fond of the double peach. Please keep us up to date on newly opened flowers. Kathy...do any of Arif's flowers look like they are from your seeds? Regards, Susan

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Posted by katlynnlily 8b-FL (My Page) on
Thu, May 3, 12 at 22:20

Susan, I have no idea. I can't remember what I sent. But if any are mine, I wish I'd kept them! Ha - just kidding! I'm happy for you, Arif.
Kathy

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Fri, May 4, 12 at 0:52

Todays surprise

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With regards to Susan & Kethy
Arif

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Fri, May 4, 12 at 9:19

Kathy,I was thinking the same thing. My thumbs are green with envy.

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Fri, May 4, 12 at 23:21

The new of the day

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Thank you for your compliments Ladies.
Arif

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Tue, May 8, 12 at 3:01

New seedling blooms
6th May

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7th May

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8th May

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To share my delight with you.
Arif

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Posted by houstmag 9b (My Page) on
Tue, May 8, 12 at 8:31

Arif you have some beautiful daylilies keep up the good work you have a talent for gardening in a difficult climate.
Linda

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Posted by susanan z5 CT (My Page) on
Tue, May 8, 12 at 18:40

Hello Arif,Thanks for sharing your photos. I am still many weeks away from first blooms on my seedlings,but I hope they are as lovely as their sister daylilies in Pakistan. Regards, Susan

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Thu, May 10, 12 at 1:24

Only the first flower of each plant is shown above and below, some siblings do look alike.
The new ones of today,

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That is all for today.
Arif

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Sat, May 19, 12 at 3:10

New ones since the last

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Arif

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Posted by brigarif Lahore Pakistan (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 16, 12 at 2:44

Sporadic Daylily blooms not enough to make impact in the garden but enough for in-door decoration.

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Arif

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Posted by gardenofeden777 8a (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 16, 12 at 3:03

Amazingly beautiful! Many congratulations at being such a talented gardener, I believe you have 10 green thumbs!

Rena'

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