Re: Early Registrations... and Cathy's Clown

Hi Andrew
If I saw someone digging a plant up in the UK I would inform the owners
pronto. Theft from parks/gardens/nurseries does occur but it aint par for
the course!!
Tim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Lietzow" <alietzow@myfamily.com>
To: <hosta-open@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:35 AM
Subject: Early Registrations... and Cathy's Clown


> The discussion on H. 'Cathy's Clown' has been enlightening.   It seems to
me that registering early is the lesser of two evils but as Chic has said,
one doesn't feel quite as violated about the name.  Unfortunately, there
will be no resolution of this desire on the part of gardeners, and growers,
to make a buck when they can from selling cloned plants.   Theft, however,
is a whole 'nother story.  Ethics vs. the law.
>
> Some people even dig them out of public parks (like at Hidden Lake
Gardens, in Michigan) and take them home.  I've heard that is a common
practice in Europe, and much more acceptable, but I'm glad it is illegal
here.   Hosta I "donate" to my church regional office I do not simply
"give"--I make sure they understand that they are on "permanent loan" and
only I can take divisions from them, legally.  Of course, who is going to
police this?
>
> Fortunately, for you Chic, this incident came to light quickly and maybe
there is still something that can be done to increase control on
distribution.  It's a dog-eat-dog world out there but our Maggie (a very
ferocious Beagle) is on guard at this very moment.  Hosta thieves, Beware
the Dog!
>
> Ciao,
>
> Andrew
>
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