Re: Catalogues
I. T. Johnson wrote:
>
> Sheila (Michael D. Cook) wrote:
> >
> > I just read Avent's fall catalogue, and he has some interesting offerings.
> > One is a hardy banana tree (10' tall), which I will plant at my foundation
> > and pamper like the fuchsias to keep it alive outdoors. I believe it will
> > make an excellent hosta companion, in looks, at least. If anyone has grown
> > one, please give advice.
> >
> I want to share a success story that may be of interest to you. In
> June, I sent to Plant Delights for some things, including Canna 'Bengal
> Tiger.' (see Tony's spring catalog) Today it is over five feet tall,
> with many, many green-and-white-striped leaves, and, as of two days ago,
> a large orange blossom. It is a wonderful complement to full-grown
> hostas! Irwin Johnson
> >
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Irwin, have you seen the 'Pretoria' canna? Now that one will knock your
socks off!
Denise
Michigan
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