When I first started the collection I had never thought it would grow and I purchased all different hybrids. After the first few year I hated seeing them die in the field, so I began cutting them and selling them at the end of our lane. Then I realized, people did not seem to be impressed or care that some were gigantic beautiful flowers and some were tiny little....it was really funny when I look back on it. I was so excited to share the beauties I was making all sorts of pretty bunches, etc.
No one really cared. The hybrids did not take the harsh winters as well as the neutralizers did, so after a few years of getting what I liked and adding some really different species, I decided they could pay for themselves it I sold them for cutting alone. So, that is how it happened. Now I buy mostly those that will divide and have the nice long stems to cut. Brecks believe it or not replace bulbs if you loose some the first year. I lost hundreds of pinks and white one year and I merely mentioned it to the salesgirl when I was giving an order. They replaced the entire order of pinks that year. I was impressed. That is why I spend the extra money and get the best quality bulbs.
All my bulbs are from Brecks and when the "cutters" are not producing i and the hybrids are, I add a few hybrids to the bunches. It was funny, the lady who runs the Farmers Market I sell to told me that they have to mix the regular yellow ones with the hybrids in order to sell the hybrids. I could have told her that. I thought it would be the other way around since by the time the field is ready to begin cutting, the regular yellow trumpet dafs are growing in everyone's yard. But even then, they want to purchase them. It is really a challenge to know what to plant to satisfy the public.
When I say hybrids that is what I call my pinks, orange, and the different ones that are really for show.They make beautiful floral designs. I use those in my home for Easter and my daily bunches I bring in for the family. Cemetery, etc. I have some pictures I can show you of the different varieties if you want to see them. I do not want to take over by going on and on. Just ask when you want to see some of the different varieties or if things get slow and you need me. Thank you for your interest in my Field of Dreams.
