MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HOSTA SOCIETY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, :00 PM. Riverdale Fire Station. (across from ALCOA) POTLUCK

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1 Hosta Happenings February 2014 Vol. 18, Iss. 1 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HOSTA SOCIETY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, :00 PM Riverdale Fire Station (across from ALCOA) POTLUCK Bring a dish to share and your own table service. Club will furnish the meat and drink. PROGRAM: BINGO (GREAT PRIZES!!!)

NEWER HOSTAS FOR ANNUAL PLANT SALE The order has been placed with Naylor Creek for some newer hostas that we will sell at our annual Plant Sale in June.

3 NEWER HOSTAS FOR ANNUAL PLANT SALE The order has been placed with Naylor Creek for some newer hostas that we will sell at our annual Plant Sale in June. To get you dreaming, following is a list of them: H. Desert Mouse, H. Frosted Mouse Ears, H. Funny Mouse, H. Lucky Mouse, H. Snow Mouse, H. Tattle Tails, H. Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, H. Rain Dancer, H. Astral Bliss, H. Half & Half, H. Sunset Grooves, H. Temptation, H. Bridal Falls, H. Fragrant Queen H. Hands Up, H. Riviera Sunset, H. Tootie Mae, H. Dancing Queen, H. Frisian Pride, H. Childhood Fantasy We ve also pre-ordered some from Q & Z: H. Hypnosis, H. Justine, H. Pin-Up Girl, H. Smash Hit, H. Woodland Elf, H. World Cup, H. The Fonz and the 2014 hosta of the year, H. Abiqua Drinking Gourd. You can go on line to see photos of what they look like. You ll also notice we have a good assortment of the Mice hostas. Some of these hostas are on Hosta Library and if they aren t there, you can google the name. SO, PLAN AHEAD AND GET THEM AT OUR PLANT SALE!!!!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DUES FOR 2014 ARE NOW DUE!!! A NOTICE WAS SENT TO THOSE WITH AND THERE WAS A NOTE ON THE LAST PAPER NEWSLETTER SENT OUT!!!! WE DON T WANT TO LOSE YOU!!! We have a great year planned for SO, PLEASE SEND A CHECK FOR $7 (or even better, send a check for two years-$14) made out to MVHS and send it to the Treasurer, Jim Cato. His address is: th St. Ct., Milan, IL from the MSHS Newsletter: VANDERVEER HOSTA GLADE! We have lost quite a few hosta plants at the VanderVeer Hosta Glade. We think it is because of the draught in 2012.! We need to replace these with newer varieties so we can keep the glade current. We have tried planting younger hosta plants, but they don t have the stamina that older plants have and they die after a year or so. SO, WE ARE HOPING MEMBERS MIGHT DONATE A PLANT OR PORTION OF A PLANT FROM THEIR PERSONAL GARDENS. We would prefer plants that are currently not in the collection.! This spring, as you are working in your garden, see if you have a plant or a good portion of a plant, that you could spare. If you do, call Carolyn Hamilton, , or Sally Stewart,

4 The following article was taken from the AHS October newsletter.

2014 MRHS Convention - "Hostas by the Bay" Street Address 2014 Midwest Regional Hosta Society (MRHS) Convention Registration Form June 26-28, 2014, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Green Bay,

5 2014 MRHS Convention - "Hostas by the Bay" Street Address 2014 Midwest Regional Hosta Society (MRHS) Convention Registration Form June 26-28, 2014, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin Hosted by: Green & Gold Hosta Society of Northeastern Wisconsin To Register, mail one completed registration form per person. Include check payable to "GGHS/MRHS Convention 2014". REFUND POLICY: NO Refunds will be made after May 30. Make a copy of this for your records. Printed Name (First & Last, as you want it on your badge. One letter per line please.) City * State Phone ZIP Code Phone Hotel: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center 2040 Airport Dr, Green Bay, WI Hotel reservation must be made separately. Call (920) or Mention "MRHS Convention" for convention room rate of $99 + tax for single/double occupancy/night through May 30. Hotel guests get large breakfast buffet. Convention rate not available on-line. Publish my name in Attendee list? Yes No * Confirmations will be sent by only. For questions pathen33@yahoo.com. Meals Included: Friday Tailgate Dinner and Saturday Banquet. Saturday banquet choice: Beef Short Ribs Walleye Vegetarian/Gluten Free Friday and Saturday Check each category you plan to enter: Auction Donations I will donate plants or items for the Friday night auction. Approximate number: Auction proceeds go to the MRHS. Please support MRHS with a donation. Hosta Leaf Show: Preparation time is Thursday, 6/26 from 6-9:00 PM and Friday, 6/27 from 7-10:30 AM. Check if you plan to: Enter Judge Clerk (Judging will begin Friday, 6/27 at 11:30 AM) Cut Leaf (Limit of 20 Leaves) Container Grown Artistic Design* Trough/Container Garden for Effect Educational Display Non-Competitive Exhibit * The themes are: Hostas By the Bay, Hostas in the Off-Season, Heritage Hill and Let s Go to Bay Beach Judges Clinic I, Friday, 6/27, from 9-11:00 AM: I will attend judges clinic I A current Judges Handbook is required. You may download the free Judges Handbook at Check here if you want to purchase the official handbook/binder at the clinic. ($10.00 payable at convention) Speakers: The educational class speakers will be Leo Bordeleau of Rose Hill Gardens on 'Heucheras-A Wonderful Companion to Hostas' and Roy Brodhagen of Apple Valley Nursery on 'Conifers for Shade'. Class Pebble birdhouse make & take Friday morning $ (Limit 20 people) Convention Registration $120 Full Registration (Postmarked By 5/30/14) $160 Late Full Registration (After 5/30/14) $90 Meals Only Full registration includes the following: Hosta "Cheesehead", admission to the Green Bay Botanical Garden, Friday night tailgate party, leaf show participation, 6 self guided garden tours, 2 seminar speakers plus Saturday banquet and speaker. Optional Tour, Thursday 6/26 Transportation Provided at 3:00 PM Meissner Nursery/garden tour and Door County fish boil. $40 Per Person (Minimum of 50, maximum of 100 people) Meissner's Website: For the latest details, schedules, updates, etc. go to: Early Registration: Late Registration: $ $ Meals Only: $ Thur. Tour & Door County Fish Boil: $ Pebble Birdhouse Class: Payment $ TOTAL: $ Make checks payable to: GGHS/MRHS Convention 2014 Send this form and check to: Germaine Schwaller N1492 Blue Heron Trail Keshena WI Germaine's gmschwaller@yahoo.com

6 Article is from the ROHS newsletter

7 My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant s point of view. --- H. Fred Dale

WHAT DO GIBOSHI AND FUNKIA MEAN? by Mike Chambers, Mid-South Hosta Society We all see words in our hosta readings and in our hosta names and wonder, what does that mean?

Following are just a few words that we see in our hosta world that hosta lovers often ask, What does that mean?

8 WHAT DO GIBOSHI AND FUNKIA MEAN? by Mike Chambers, Mid-South Hosta Society We all see words in our hosta readings and in our hosta names and wonder, what does that mean? Etymology is the science of word history and the basis of most botanic classifications and names rooted in Latin. However, sometimes we see the Japanese botanical terms attached to hosta names. Following are just a few words that we see in our hosta world that hosta lovers often ask, What does that mean? Giboshi is actually the Japanese word for Hosta, and most hosta species came from Japan, Korea and China. Sometimes you still see the word in hosta literature. Funkia was the original name for hostas when they first arrived in the U.S. in the mid 1800 s. Later, the name was changed to Plantain Lily. Both names are now obsolete and Hosta is the Official Name. Latin terms: Albo - White. Aureo - Golden. Elata - Tall. Glaucus - Blue and waxy, like the blue haze on a fresh grape. Grandiflora - Grand or larger flowers than the normal plant. Maculata - Spotted or mottled middle; therefore, Aureomaculata would be a leaf with gold spots or streaks. Marginata - Marginated...so Albo-marginata is a white margined leaf Picto - Painted or multicolored. Rugose - Rough, wrinkled or crinkled. Japanese terms: Aoba - Green leaf Hime - Small Kifukurin - Yellow edged Orgon - Yellow or gold Shiro - White Bob S. Balitewicz (Indiana Bob) of Westville, IN passed away 1/27/14, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was very active in the Midwest Regional Hosta Society. He hybridized Yankee Blue and several other hostas. Other terms: Cultivar - A cultivated variety, a plant cultivated or hybridized by someone, not a species. Tissue Culture - Propagations in a laboratory of many plants by using a small tissue fragment of a mother plant. Sport - A line of plants vegetatively propagated from a single mother plant, also called a Clone.

9 2014 SCHEDULE - MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HOSTA SOCIETY JANUARY 19 - Winter Scientific Meeting, Lisle, IL FEBRUARY 9-1:00 PM - MVHS Pot Luck and Bingo, Riverdale Fire Station MARCH 9-2:00 PM - MVHS Meeting at Riverdale Fire Station MARCH Hosta College, Piqua, Ohio APRIL 19-10:00 AM - Fluff and Buff, VanderVeer Hosta Glade (Rain date Apr. 26) APRIL 28 - Name Tags, VanderVeer Hosta Glade MAY 3-1 PM - Hosta Dig for Plant Sale (Rain date May 4) JUNE 2 - Plant Sale - Duck Creek Park Shelter #2 JUNE 7 - Bus Trip to Song Sparrow Nursery and Flower Factory, Wisconsin JUNE AHS Convention, Cedar Rapids, Iowa JUNE Great Lakes Tail Gate JUNE MRHS Convention, Green Bay, WI JULY - Garden Walk SEPTEMBER 14 - Annual Picnic, VanderVeer Hosta Glade SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER - Fall Educational Meeting OCTOBER 12-2:00 PM - MVHS Meeting at Riverdale Fire Station NOVEMBER 9-2:00 PM - MVHS Meeting at Riverdale Fire Statio DECEMBER 5 - Annual Christmas Party

10 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HOSTA SOCIETY- SOLBERG CLUB PLANTS 2014 ORDER FORM Please remember all plants will be bare root. Pick up date and place to be announced later. DEADLINE FOR ORDERING IS APRIL 1, Send your form along with your check (made payable to MVHS) to: Dean Piatt, 2910 Telegraph Road, Davenport, Iowa 52804, Name Phone Address Amount Infatuation Solberg 2014) (49 Best X Red October ) Small, (10 X 20 or larger) very special hosta resembles a bird in flight. It is a very waxy blue H. kikutii in form with rich cranberry colored petioles. The leaf margins gently undulate, effortlessly gliding on a warm summer breeze. It blooms in August with purple flowers on arching scapes and sets seed easily. It is love at first sight.!!!! ( ) x $ 26 $ Blue Legend K. Anderson) (Seedling) - Large, (28 X 60 or larger) Most very large blue hostas are well, not very blue. Blue Legend is an exception. It is a very large hosta with very waxy blue leaves that resemble H. montana and its strong venation. It has many light lavender flowers in June. See how big you can grow this one from Minnesota!!!!!!! ( ) x $ 9 $ Chorus Girl (D. Beilstein 2013) ([ Goddess of Athena X Blue Veil ] X ([ Neat Splash X Gosan Sunproof ] X Golden Friendship )) Small, (11 X 21 ) I am always attracted to cupped and puckered hostas and I especially like little ones. This little beauty makes a tight clump of bright gold leaves that are held upward toward the sun. A seedling of Doug Beilstein, it is a great plant for hybridizing ( ) x $ 15 $ Frozen Margarita Solberg 2003) - ( Fried Bananas sport) - Large, (22 X 42 ) This hosta has very shiny, plantainyellow leaves with a clean, variable white margin. It is a rapid grower that appreciates morning sun in the garden. Its light lavender flowers are very fragrant flowers in August. Cool and refreshing, served only without salt. ( ) x $ 7 $ Grape Fizz (Solberg 2011) - ( Rhapsody in Blue X H. plantaginea) - Large, (16 X 36 ) Here is a hosta with heavily substanced green leaves that might look a little wild and crazy if grown in some sun but has the most wonderful large purple striped, gently fragrant flowers. It flowers late, in August, but is well worth the wait. I grow mine in a container on the deck. It is easy to grow!!!!!!!!! ( ) x $ 7 $

11 Lakeside Dragonfly (M. Chastain 1997) (Seedling of unknown parentage) Small to Medium, (12 X 30 ) A classic hosta from Mary Chastain, its wide white margins demand attention. It forms a fast growing, flat mound of highly colored foliage that is happy growing in the mini bed or in the front of the hosta border. Lavender flowers appear in late July. This one will give you instant color. ( ) x $ 10 $ Lightning Flash (D. Beilstein 2013) ([ Color Fantasy X Alabama Gold ] X Venetian Blue ) - Small, (9 X 16 ) We are introducing this flashy little hosta just for fun. It is another of Doug Beilstein s seedlings that has very narrow blue leaves with cream streaks. It is vigorous and yes, it does produce streaked seedlings. It will make you smile. ( ) x $ 19 $ Lime Ripple Ed Schultz) (Seedling of unknown parentage) - Large, (22 X 38 or larger) This very new hosta from Ed Schultz is a wonderful lime gold color, brighter in the sun, with large heart-shaped leaves that are nicely rippled, hence the name, and somewhat puckered. It is a sturdy plant that will make a strong statement in morning sun. It is an early bloomer and good breeder. Hosta clubs get the first shot at this one. ( ) x $ 19 $ Peach Salsa (Solberg 2013) - (H. clausa normalis F2 seedling X Strawberry Banana Smoothie ) - Medium, (12 X 24 ) This bright yellow hosta has puckered leaves that are almost translucent, it glows! It is also a showoff with its bright red, not purple, petioles and scapes. Don t cut the flowers off this one. A sibling of my Smiley Face and Mango Salsa, this one is a dappled shade plant that will brighten up any garden path. ( ) x $ 11 $ Plum Nutty (Solberg 2011) - ( Candy Dish X [(H. pycnophylla X Harvest Dandy ) X Raspberry Sorbet ]) - Medium, (16 X 30 ) I may be crazy for introducing this hosta with its shiny, (no wax), long-pointed leaves that are highly rippled but I really like it. It does have some purple on the petioles but is reluctant to set seed, (but does), for me since it flowers on nicely arching scapes in July here. You may have better luck. ( ) x $ 11 $ Ruffled Mouse Ears (M. Zilis 2011) (Sport of Blue Mouse Ears ) Mini, (6 X 14 ) This sport of Blue Mouse Ears has nice undulating blue-green leaves especially attractive as they emerge. Since we have had this mouse at the nursery, it has proven to be a faster grower than most. Here is one more for the mouse house. ( ) x $ 9 $

12 Star Power (D. & M. Beilstein 2009) - ('Komodo Dragon' X 'Super Bowl') - Medium to Large, (20 X 48 ) Looking for an impressive upright yellow hosta with large heart-shaped leaves that are ruffled and somewhat puckered? This one from great parentage has good color and a sturdy stance that will brighten up any shady corner. It has lavender flowers in June and is fertile. ( ) x $ 11 $ Surfer Girl (C. Wasitis, Bridgewood Gardens 2000) (Seedling of unknown parentage) Mini, (4 X 12 ) This cute little green hosta has very wavy, surfboard shaped leaves. It makes a tight clump, and is easy to grow in a container. It has purple flowers in July. Give it a try. ( ) x $ 9 $ Tarheel Blue (Solberg 2013) - ( Powderpuff X Skylight ) - Small to Medium, (14 X 32 ) A good blue hosta should have great blue color and hold that color well into the summer. This small hosta does both; it is my best blue yet. The secret is in the wax. A cross of two very waxy parents, Powderpuff and Skylight, it makes a nice dense clump and stays blue here into July. Some morning sun will bring out the best in it. ( ) x $ 16 $ Tears of Joy (P. Black & T. Johnson, Sebright Gardens 2005) - (Sport of Tiny Tears ) - Mini, (4 X 13 ) This little H. venusta like mini has green leaves that are folded and twisted when they emerge. It is a fast grower and spreader, perfect for covering a container or trough. The flowers appear to be yellow, lots of pollen but no petals. It is different. ( ) x $ 9 $ TOTAL $ PICTURES ALSO ON NEXT PAGE -- PICTURE NOT AVAILABLE FOR LIGHTNING FLASH

13 Ruffled Mouse Ears Lakeside Dragon Fly!! Surfer Girl

14 MVHS dues are $7 a year. Please make your check payable to MVHS (not Jim) and send to Jim Cato, Treasurer, th St. Ct., Milan, IL We offer 8 newsletters a year, reduced prices on hosta offerings, garden walks, first opportunity to buy plants at our annual hosta and companion plant sale and many other good opportunities.!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ AHS dues - The American Hosta Society offers participation in all national activities, including a convention, 3 issues of The Hosta Journal. D u e s a r e $ 3 0 / y r ; $ 5 7 / 2 y r s. F a m i l y memberships are also available at $34/yr and $64/2 yrs. Make check payable to AHS and send to Membership Secretary, Sandi Markland, PO Box 7539, Kill Devil Hills, NC !! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MRHS dues are $10/yr. Send your check to: Kristine James, 523 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL and please include your name, address, tel. no. and address. WHAT S HAPPENING!! FEB 9 - MVHS Meeting MAR Hosta College, Piqua, OH! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Visit our MVHS Web Site: mvhosta.org Other hosta and garden web sites: American Hosta Society - Midwest Hosta Society - midwesthostasociety.org Hosta Library - Hosta Forum - questions/answers - forums.gardenweb.com/forums/hosta Mini Hosta Forum - groups.yahoo.com/group/minihosta ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LET US KNOW!!! IF YOU HAVE MOVED or HAS YOUR CHANGED? Send your corrected info to JIM CATO, th ST. CT., MILAN, IL Jim s is pussbug@aol.com. Mississippi Valley Hosta Society 909 Mississippi Blvd. Bettendorf, Iowa

New Hostas from Green Hill Farm.

New Hostas from Green Hill Farm www.hostahosta.com 2018 Green Hill Farm Hosta Preview Order by January 31, 2018 with payment, (we will cash your check or charge your card in January), and receive free