Re: garden photos of sample plants

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C.L. Fornari aked:
> The question I'd like you to weigh in on is this: If you are sent several 
> of a sample/new plant, does this make you more likely to speak or write 
> about that plant?

No.  I do talk and write about plants I'm sent if they succeed.  But...they 
must be outstanding and perform for a couple of seasons, in the case of 
roses and perennials, or be so visually overwhelming that people ask "What 
is that?"

I like to talk to plant breeders and propagators to find out what is in the 
pipeline and then seek out more info from other sources.  I also talk to 
display gardens that get Fleuo Selects and other intros a couple years ahead 
of everyone else.  I may photograph them at nearby display gardens.  I also 
get photos from the plant company or breeder to use in my talks.

There are many plants that I grow from the samples sent that I don't tout. 
I'm in a harsh climate (Zone 4b) and I look for the unique, not the 
ordinary.

OK, all you plant company people on the listserv, now you know!  I'm a tough 
critic. :-)
Doreen Howard 

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