HYB:seedlings:this & that

While planting seedlings this morning my mind wandered.   <vbg>  Like when 
doesn't it!!??
 
Many 'pollen daubers' have mentioned that they only plant a select few from  
each cross.  I did this when space was limited.  But I have a  question.  
 
If you only plant the largest seedlings, are you planting the strongest or  
the earliest?
 
Last year I made an accidental cross!  I thought I'd put the pollen on  
something else!!  <red face>  Both seedlings were white and in  the same section of 
the garden! (In my defense).  Anyhoo . . .I planted the  seedlings from this 
cross this morning.  1903:((Silverado X Immortality) x  (Bridge In Time x ( 
Feedback x Titan's Glory))) (robust plant habit) X Pretty  Woman.  About half 
had PBF. Sorted accordingly.  28 total.  
 
One cross (Softly Renewed X Star Gate) (gives you Laced Cotton, Violet  
Miracle, Feedback2.).  All of the seedlings from this cross had noticeable  feeder 
roots.  (others did not) This often indicates rebloom!!  At the  very least 
they should grow well.  
 
Seedling repeat bloom is starting.  Have one showing color!  

 
Betty W. in  South-central KY Zone 6
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