Re: fast seedling growth


Greetings
I don't have any comment about the size of the seedlings but I interpreted 
the message differantly . I think Ray was giving the name of the pod parents 
rather than stating plans to name the seedlings.
Mark


>From: Chick <chick@bridgewoodgardens.com>
>Reply-To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
>To: hosta-open@mallorn.com
>Subject: Re: fast seedling growth
>Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 11:57:03 -0500
>
>I guess my first question is do I misunderstand what you are saying or
>have you really decided to name OP seedlings that are  3½" tall?  My
>suggestion would be to name them #1 and #2.  Well, maybe that wouldn't be
>a good choice, but I wouldn't be using up any good names on plants at this
>stage.
>
>Not that it's any of my business, but you said that all comments would be
>appreciated.  For me, that's like waving a cold beer in my face and saying
>"Want one?"
>
>As to your real question, I think you can safely assume that all other
>things being equal, your large seedlings will probably, but not
>necessarily, be larger plants than your small ones.  Whether you can
>assume they will be exceptionally anything at this stage is questionable.
>It's just too early.
>
>Chick
>
>Ray W wrote:
>
> > I have a few seedlings that are having exceptional growth. They are
> > almost double the size of the others within the lot (all OP). 2 that I
> > will name are yingeri(3 1/2 " campared 1 1/2") and Yellow River(9"
> > compared to 5"). To those with more experience, does this tell me they
> > will be exceptionally large or fast growers?
> >
> > All comments appreciated
> >
> > Ray
> >
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