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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #150 on: January 31, 2015, 09:52:54 AM »
Nice to see your lilies, Marcus.
Still some time till summer here. Got 2cm of snow last night. Although Paul's choice is very nice I think Lankon is the most interesting one!
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #151 on: January 31, 2015, 12:06:09 PM »
Hoy,

I had the Lankon flower here a few weeks ago, so I'd already been spoilt.  ;)  The white henryi isn't something I grow, so it increased in "value" in my eyes.  The Lankon is gorgeous..... but you can see my reasoning.  :D
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #152 on: January 31, 2015, 03:49:14 PM »
Paul,
quite understandable! Actually I grow too few lilies so any lily is welcome for me!

Here is a lily grown by a friend of mine - picture taken a few years ago. Don't know the name though.  -And one of mine, Lilium 'Cappuccino'.

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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #153 on: January 31, 2015, 09:53:52 PM »
A few from a very wet Tassie:


Iris schachtii obviously very confused by our summer

You two liliyphiles forgot rosthornii

and auratum which is also still in flower
« Last Edit: January 31, 2015, 09:57:00 PM by rob krejzl »
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #154 on: February 01, 2015, 03:03:53 AM »
Ah, the wonders of the lilium!

That auratum of yours is a beauty Rob. I have never grown any of the rubrivittatum group.

My partner Susan would like to know why anyone would name that lily Cappuccino? We received it as a changeling when we bought some Golden Trumpets from Lake Nursery. I am sure everyone in southern Australia received the same when the ordered Golden Trumpets from any of the big suppliers!

I have just received some seeds from Dr. Pilous so I better get to and sow the perennials. Plenty of water around here.

Cheers, Marcus
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #155 on: February 01, 2015, 11:49:30 AM »
Rob,

Didn't "forget" it, just don't grow it.   8)  That auratum is stunning!   :o

Trond,

that clump of your friend's is impressive.  Wonderful display.
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #156 on: February 04, 2015, 05:16:05 AM »
Marcus , I have greatly enjoyed your moving account of Essie,s life . and so beautiful written .
 I too like the white form of your Lilium henryi ,  nicer than the type . I did not know it was grown here .

    to add to your lily postings : a few late flowering Orientals from my garden today .
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #157 on: February 04, 2015, 08:24:49 PM »
Hi Otto,

Thanks for your kind words.  I hope lots of people read it!
Seriously though, we are so bereft of characters in our recent gardening past, except for bloody celebrities, that our outlook seems to have been reduced to shopping lists.


Isn't that haemanthus lovely? Your fellow is later than mine to start.  Such an exquisite pink, and such a lovely little surprise.


Cheers,  M
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #158 on: February 05, 2015, 03:47:58 AM »
Agree with the (implied) comments re celebrities in our gardening world. Who do they think they are? Absolutely no-one 9 out of 10 times and who do they think WE are that we're expected to turn up to their pitiful little events and fawn all over them? We're not that stupid - are we?

I've noticed the same "stars" now rule the real estate world. Looking for a house to buy or sell? The agent is the thing. Companies announce in big advertisements that SOMEONE has joined their firm. WOW! Who cares? I blame TV shows myself.
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #159 on: February 05, 2015, 06:27:51 AM »
I'd never heard of Essie before your posts and have enjoyed reading your stories immensely, Marcus. Your wonderful writing really gives a sense of who she was.

Gardening 'characters' like Essie do still exist I think, as opposed to todays TV gardening celebrities of which we have more than our fair share here in the UK. Thankfully, many members of this club and Forum are great characters as well as being excellent plantspeople and knowledgable about about an amazing variety of subjects, which encourages me that we're not yet all lost.

Looking forward to your next instalment on Essie's life.
« Last Edit: February 05, 2015, 06:33:26 AM by Matt T »
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #160 on: February 11, 2015, 04:30:45 AM »
Hi Matt,

Thanks for your kind words. Unfortunately I have had an adverse reaction to the treatment I'm on and it has affected my sight but I will struggle on with the last part.

Cheers, Marcus
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #161 on: February 11, 2015, 11:54:22 AM »
That is bad news ,Marcus - I hope you know you have the good wishes of all here. 
Hang in there, Pal!
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #162 on: February 11, 2015, 06:00:53 PM »
Very sorry to hear that Marcus. Wishing you all the best.
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #163 on: February 12, 2015, 07:10:06 AM »
Thanks guys.  I have my fingers crossed. This is one mean machine of a "therapy"! But I think it works.

Lots of luv,  M
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Re: January 2015 in the Southern Hemisphere
« Reply #164 on: February 12, 2015, 08:46:29 AM »
Quote from: Paul T on February 01, 2015, 11:49:30 AM
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Trond,

that clump of your friend's is impressive.  Wonderful display.

Thanks Paul, I'll tell her!  It is given sheep dung, they have a sheep farm and plenty of manure ;)
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