Re: About Tony...We were talking...

Maybe we should just supply Janice with some suggestions?  So far we have
Ginkgo and Magnolia - others?  She may know better what Tony'd have
preferred.
Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Theresa" <tchessie@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 8:19 PM
Subject: RE: [CHAT] About Tony...We were talking...


> If anyone has heronswood or forest farms print catalog, maybe they could
> take a look and see if they have the Ashe Magnolia is a larger size for
pick
> up- although, it would be nice if it could be delivered so Tony's family
> didn't have to figure out how to get it.Hmmm- any ideas?
>
> Theresa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> Behalf Of Kitty
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 5:09 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] About Tony...We were talking...
>
>
> Yes, that's it, Heronswood carried it last year, but it was only available
> on site - they would not ship it.
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Theresa" <tchessie@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 6:50 PM
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] About Tony...We were talking...
>
>
> > http://www.forestfarm.com/search/closeup.asp?PlantID=mama067
> >
> > http://www.wildflower2.org/NPIN/Native_Plants/Detail.asp?ID=676
> >
> >
> > These links were as close as i could find.  I didn't see it on the
> > heronswood website, and forestfarms is the big-leaf magnolia (apparently
a
> > cousin of the Ashe?)
> >
> > It is a lovely tree if we can find it.
> >
> > Theresa
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> > Behalf Of kmrsy@comcast.net
> > Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 11:52 AM
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] About Tony...We were talking...
> >
> >
> > Just to clarify, when I mentioned the Ash Magnolia, it wasn't really
> > about ashes. It is just such a beautiful tree and I suppose like a giant
> > camellia - as Daryl mentioned Tony's seeming fondness for. Pictures
> > aren't easily available, but I know Heronswood has it - but I'm having
> > trouble getting to their website. So, for now, here's a description:
> >
> >
> > Ash's Magnolia
> > (Magnolia macrophylla ssp. ashei)
> >
> > This small tree will not over power small gardens. Leaves the size and
> > shape of violins and white flowers the size of dinner plates, up to 12"
> > in diameter. The large leaves give it a primitive, tropical appearance.
> > Mild jasmine-citrus fragrance. The seed pods are green and the seeds are
> > bright orange-red that hang on thin threads as they ripen. This Magnolia
> > flowers at a young age and does so over about a month in June or July.
> > Best grown in normal garden soil in full sun.
> >
> > Season of flowering: Summer
> > Flower color: White & fragrant
> > Fruit color: Red
> > Foliage color: Green
> > Fall color: Golden-Bronze
> > Height: 15' to 20'
> > Width: 12' to 15'
> > Growth rate: Medium
> >
> > I know it is hardy just barely to Zone 5, but would do much better in
the
> > PNW.
> >
> > Kitty
> > > Melody,
> > >
> > > I think that's a wonderful idea.
> > > Please email your snail address.
> > >
> > > Now, what tree?  You all knew him for longer than I did, but I seem to
> > > remember he had a fondness for Lilacs, Camellias, Azaleas (yeah, I
know,
> > > they're not trees) Japanese Maples and Rhododendrons ( practically
trees
> > in
> > > his part of the world).  Is that correct? Or is that just what he grew
> > when
> > > he was in the industry?  I remember him saying one time, "I enjoy
every
> > day
> > > when I see a new flower", because I feel the same. So maybe a
flowering
> > > tree?
> > >
> > > Daryl
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]
On
> > > > Behalf Of Melody
> > > > Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 7:17 AM
> > > > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > > > Subject: [CHAT] About Tony...We were talking...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dear all: Donna and I were talking and wondered if anyone else has
had
> > > > this same thought...taking up a collection for Tony's tree and
sending
> > > > the money to Janice as a way to honor Tony's passionate spirit on
this
> > > > list. I'd be happy to collect the funds and forward it to Janice if
> > > > anyone is interested. You guys think about it and I'll check back in
> the
> > > > list later today after I sleep a little.
> > >
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