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| Company Comment, posted on February 2, 2006: |
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Oakes Daylilies is the result of a hobby gotten way out of hand, and is today one of the largest daylily nurseries in the country. We have built our business on sending extremely large plants, large enough to bloom the first year, and we completely guarantee them to grow and bloom well for you. Our website offers over 400 different varieties in a rainbow of colors, shapes and sizes - from tiny 2" miniatures to big fluffy double blooms and giant 9" spider-shaped blooms. Daylilies are a wonderful plant - give them a try and add some gorgeous, easy-to-grow color to your garden.
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Comments:Displaying the 50 most recent comments:
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ghoff
(1 review) |
On May 5, 2008, ghoff Saint Louis, MO wrote: I have been impressed with Oakes Daylilies for three years and was emboldened to order from Paradise Garden based on the Oakes reputation. I ordered hostas (which by phone order) and was reassured when the helpful order taker said that the Oakes people grow their own hostas. So glad I did...the hostas are healthy, beutiful, and LARGE. They also included a bonus hosta and even matched the free plant to the ones I ordered. Sooo pleased. Thank you Oakes. |
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kajatty
(2 reviews) |
On May 4, 2008, kajatty Frisco, TX wrote: I use online ordering because I like different varieties than what I can find at the local nursery. I have been ordering daylilies from Oakes now for the past three years. They have consistently sent me daylilies that are large, multi-fanned, and healthy. I was also happy with the "bonus" daylilies they sent me. All the daylilies bloomed the first season and have been blooming consistently since I planted them. I did not order any this season since I needed to divide due to their prolific growth. I have been very satisfied with the uniqueness, quality and prices of plants I have purchased from Oakes. |
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gardenbrad
(6 reviews) |
On May 3, 2008, gardenbrad Lafayette, IN wrote: I received another great order from Oakes this year. The largest daylilies by mail order that I have received. Fast shipping and great customer service. |
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Lizzie43
(1 review) |
On May 1, 2008, Lizzie43 Murfreesboro, TN wrote: I ordered 1 clematis "Josephine" and was apprehensive about what I might receive. I was extremely pleased when I opened the box and saw the beautiful plant. It was large and healthy - more than I expected. Thank you. I would not hesitate to order from Paradise Garden again. |
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mikebl
(1 review) |
On April 24, 2008, mikebl Decatur, GA wrote: I recently purchased from this company and was very pleased and would recommend them to everybody. I ordered the Joan Senior from them and they are growing already! The gift day lily is huge and is a great addition to my garden. The packaging was great, and they sent my plants fast , unlike a few other online nuseries I have ordered from.
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Becca1166
(1 review) |
On April 21, 2008, Becca1166 Bushnell, IL wrote: I have had some bad luck but took a chance with this company this year,and they sure changed my mind on ordering online. My order of 17 daylillies arrived in wonderful shape and they were all very large. Plus the company actually pays attention to what you like and provided me with two free plants that were in my color scheme and in wonderful condition. I will defintely order more from this company the hardest part is choosing which ones are next.Thank you Oakes for sending great quality and sizeable divisions. A gardener who will order online again. |
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Momof3bz
(2 reviews) |
On April 16, 2008, Momof3bz Tuckerton, NJ wrote: Wow! I can't believe the size of these plants! It took BOTH of my hands to go around one of these beautiful babies! I can't wait to see the blooms! Thank you so much for restoring my faith in mail-order gardening. |
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mrsjudes92
(4 reviews) |
On April 16, 2008, mrsjudes92 Cocoa, FL wrote: What a WOW experience. I ordered 3 frankly scarlet and 3 pandora's box and received 2 pandora's box free. I have ordered so many bareroot daylilies from other companies only to receive these little bitty plants, that rarely live and the ones that have still aren't big enough after two years to bloom. But those were a little inexpensive and you get what you pay for. This year I decided I am tired of ordering a lot of inexpensive plants that don't survive so this year I spent a little more money and I must say, when I opened the box from Oakes, all I could say was WOW, WOW, WOW... I was totally amazed at the size and quality of plants. I had to wait a few days before I could plant, planted them on 22 March 08 and they look great. I am so anxious to see them bloom. I will definately buy from Oakes again... Well worth the additional expense. |
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KatieInWA
(1 review) |
On March 31, 2008, KatieInWA Gig Harbor, WA
(Zone 8b) wrote:Just received my first order from Oakes Daylilies (found the company here on Dave's Garden) and am VERY impressed. The tubers are so large and healthy! And they sent a bonus daylily, which I wasn't even expecting! I'm sold. Will definitely order from them again. |
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ksgarden
(6 reviews) |
On March 14, 2008, ksgarden Freehold, NJ
(Zone 6b) wrote:Ordered many times in past few years. Excellent plants, large and healthy, every year (exception is hem. Flava -got 5 plants- none have bloomed for two years...perhaps this year!) .
My motivation for this rating is the EXCELLENT and friendly customer service. This year I changed my order twice (getting 5 Frans Hal: fabulous!) and both times got a courteous very friendly and helpful response.
Highly recommend. |
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blueeyeskms
(11 reviews) |
On February 16, 2008, blueeyeskms Waverly, KS wrote: I ordered 10 varieties of daylilies last spring. Couldn't have been more impressed! Oakes takes great care in preparation and packing of their shipments. They are not kidding when they claim to send extra-large plants. Some of the plants were so large that I actually divided them before planting! The plants all bloomed at their proper times and some even re-bloomed in the fall. The bonus plant is wonderful also! Oakes - keep doing what you are doing because it will keep customers coming back for a long time. |
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mags_nana
(1 review) |
On February 12, 2008, mags_nana Goldsboro, NC wrote: I have purchased daylilies a number of times over the years from Oakes and the plants have been of excellent quality. The clumps are large and can easily be separated into multiple plants. |
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Bubba33
(2 reviews) |
On February 5, 2008, Bubba33 Gig Harbor, WA wrote: Ordered through another company than Oakes but the order came directly from Oakes. This was in fall 2005 for the Spring growing season of 2006. Ordered 6 (SIX) daylillies but ended up with only three plants. The past growing season (their second year in my garden) NO blooms at all. In their first year with me, one did bloom twice and only one other bloomed once. Did Not a leave me with a great impression of this company.
Company representative comment on February 21, 2008:
On Feb 21, 2008 4:05 PM, Oakes Daylilies added:We have built our business on making sure that our customers are thrilled with the daylilies they receive, so I wish this customer had contacted us to let us know that he was having problems. We have an unconditional guarantee on all our daylilies - we will gladly replace plants, try different varieties or refund if necessary, and we might have suggestions for different cultural care. If you read this, Bubba33, we would love to have the chance to give you a better impression of our company, so give us a call. |
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redlawyer
(2 reviews) |
On February 3, 2008, redlawyer Richmond, VA wrote: For the past several years I have purchased a bulk mixture of daylillies from Oakes. I wanted to replicate a daffodill and daylilly display I had seen in another catalog. Lets just say that these plants have far surpassed my expectations. The bare root plants are HUGE and bloom the same year they are planted. The next year they just get better, so I ordered more. This may be a symptom of compulsive behavior, but I'm okay with that. These guys are great and every other mail order company has a lot to measure up to. |
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happytail
(2 reviews) |
On January 9, 2008, happytail Covington, LA
(Zone 8b) wrote:OK, I'm usually not this bad about not getting stuff in the ground, but I have to tell this story. I ordered a bunch of daylilies from Oakes, and they sent me an INCREDIBLE bunch of HUGE roots. I put them in a large tub in the shade and filled it with water, because I knew I wouldn't get them in the ground that day. Unfortunately, the bed I was working on needed a little more tending than I thought, and it was almost a MONTH before they got into their new home. I want you to know, they grew and budded IN THAT TUB OF WATER. And today, more than 2 years later, they are absolutely beautiful clumps of daylilies at the end of my driveway. I've ordered several orders since, and have never been disappointed. A++ in my book! |
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gardenpunk
(3 reviews) |
On November 29, 2007, gardenpunk Folsom, CA wrote: I love love love Oakes! I ordered 3 "Lady Scarlet" daylilies from Oakes and planted them in March 2003. By May 28, they were already blooming!
Although I no longer live where I planted them, I drive by occasionally and they are bigger and more beautiful all the time.
I will purchase from them again soon. |
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OITGAD
(5 reviews) |
On November 11, 2007, OITGAD Hicksville, NY wrote: 10 years ago a coworker told me about Oakes. I was hesitant, VERY HESITANT, to buy plants through the mail. What a waste of mental energy! Oakes has consistently provided me with excellent plants.
This past September I planted 25 of their seedling daylilies into the front yard border of my nephew and niece's new home. They have a front yard that is on a hill and has sun all day long. We planted the seedlings in mid-September. Recall in NY we had record breaking heat for several days in October. When I next saw the seedlings, about 4 weeks later, they had all added at least 6 inches of new leafy growth on each one. I am so looking forward to seeing what the plants will look like...and so are my dear niece and nephew! That's the fun part about planting seedlings...each day is like opening a new surprise present.
This is how I started my purchases at Oakes 10 years ago...25 seedlings. I still have about 1/2 of those plants - some I gave away. Oakes has become a part of my life...and now part of my family's lives as well.
Do not hesitate to buy from this company...their product is excellent and their customer service is as well. |
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DianeEG
(2 reviews) |
On October 9, 2007, DianeEG Galva, IL wrote: Accidently put in my password in the search field of pc. Up popped a beautiful Oaks Daylily - and I was hooked. Have ordered for several years and ALWAYS receive large healthy plants that routinely surpass expectations. They even searched their inventory to find an older plant no longer listed because it had the name of my grandaughter (I have a "family bed of daylilies" with names - in addition to landscaping our 3 acres.) They are honest, provide good CS, healthy plants, and feed my daylily addiction in a pretty inexpensive way! |
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nwh
(2 reviews) |
On September 1, 2007, nwh Chicago, IL wrote: I just wanted to add another positive review about Oakes Daylillies, I decided to try them after reading rave reviews on this site. I ordered 6 plants. They were huge! All had roots about equal in size to the roots of potted plants in 2 Gal containers I've bought from local garden centers. It was like I had dug them up from a friend's garden. Within a couple of days of planting they were growing well. Over the years I've had bad experiences with most of the large mail-order garden companies listed here, similar to others', and mail-order daylillies I purchased would take 2-3 years to bloom, if they survived, and by that time I figured out they weren't what I had thought I purchased. I vowed never again to buy plants "sight unseen," but Oakes changed my mind, and I plan to order more from them in the future. |
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Cortni
(1 review) |
On August 28, 2007, Cortni Foxboro, WI wrote: Super customer service! I placed an order online (because of the great ratings I read about here) for several daylilies. Unfortunately, my credit card number was stolen the next day (NOT because of Oakes website, it was found to be a different website) - someone attempted to purchase $400 worth of clothes from Germany with my card. Long story short, I had to cancel my card and order a new one. Oakes called me a few days later to say they were having a problem with my card (they don't charge until they're going to ship). I explained what happened and told them that I could send a check immediately instead and asked if they could save my order until they recieved payment. The man I spoke with told me that they'd send me the order anyway and I could send payment or call with a credit card when my new one comes. I couldn't believe it. I told him that I thought that was very brave, but he replied that gardeners are a pretty honest bunch and he didn't want my order to dry out. I was totally floored at how great that was. Most companies would have said, "too bad, you'll have to re-order when you can pay", but not Oakes. I haven't recieved my flowers yet (this phone conversation just happened today), but if they're anywhere as nice as the employees of this company, they'll be great. A++++++!!!!!!!!!!! |
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MNgardnerbabe
(4 reviews) |
On August 17, 2007, MNgardnerbabe Minneapolis
(United States) wrote:Oakes is a great company with a great reputation, I appreciate all the hard-work they put into making their customers happy.
I purchase several hundred dollars worth of lilies from them every-year, many of which I share with my neighbors and my retail plant customers. Feel free to order from these people! |
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MaryJI
(2 reviews) |
On August 15, 2007, MaryJI Franklin, TN wrote: I ordered plants early in the summer. They arrived in good condition. Although blooming has been limited this year, the plants are growing very well. |
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remnjava
(2 reviews) |
On August 3, 2007, remnjava Crescent, IA wrote: I have had at least 2 orders with this company, who sends HUGE bareroot daylilies. I don't know how an unwanted plant could have been included. I did accidentally get a plant I did not order. I was told the correct plant would be sent with my next order. It has been several years since I purchased from this company. I ordered off an online auction company in the past, yet I am returning to Oakes for additional plants. I know they will withstand transplanting and give me a GREAT return for my money. |
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Hemhostaholic
(17 reviews) |
On July 24, 2007, Hemhostaholic Scranton, PA
(Zone 5b) wrote:This was the third or fourth time ordering from Oakes. I have ordered from other daylily specialty nurseries, and, hands down, Oakes supplies the best, largest and most viable looking divisions/clumps out there. Dollar for dollar you get more bang for your buck. I have, and Oakes does not condone this, divided each clump I have received into 3 other clumps, which is the usual size sent by other companies! I have always gotten more than 1 scape, most of the time 3 or more from the clumps they send! And their extra/bonus plants they send are exceptional as well. Once you have ordered from Oakes it almost doesn't make sense to order from any other nursery for daylilies. |
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nomibird
(1 review) |
On July 14, 2007, nomibird Gassville, AR wrote: I ordered from Oakes based on Dave's Garden ratings. I was extremely pleased with the plants. I ordered 2 plants and received the bonus also. All were large enough to divide. I figured that I really paid only 4 dollars a plant. I will be ordering from them again and based on their plants, I'm going to try their associate, Paradise Plants as well. Thanks for the great tip. |
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vvesper
(6 reviews) |
On July 9, 2007, vvesper Maryville, TN wrote: Attended Oakes' daylily festival this year. Wow! Gorgeous display garden. We got a couple of freebies ($15 plants) just for showing up - each one had several fans and they are sprouting new growth already after less than a week in the ground. I am eagerly awaiting the rest of my order! |
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Lehewzher
(6 reviews) |
On July 1, 2007, Lehewzher Frederick, MD wrote: My first time ordering with this company and I have to say, I was swayed to them by this site. I ordered 4 plants and received 5. All have a massive amount of roots and not one had less than 3 fans. Directions were followed to a T and they were planted yesterday. The number of fans on these plants is greater then those I bought at a nursery earlier last month. I wish I had ordered them all (will have 13 in total) from Oakes. Coincidentally, I ordered an Orange Crush which I had also bought at a nursery too. I have little doubt the one from Oakes will do just as well, if not better (and it was cheaper than the nursery here!)
I had to put the bonus plant in a pot as I have no room to plant anything else in the ground. I wish I did have the space because I would order from them again and again and again. |
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evansg
(4 reviews) |
On June 27, 2007, evansg Kernersville, NC wrote: Definitely the place to go for mail order daylilies. Have placed several orders and have not been disappointed with any of the plants I have gotten from Oakes. Their shipments have arrived quickly, have been well packaged and plants are very healthy. The number of fans they ship are beyond compare and I would highly recommend to anyone. |
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dlefferts
(12 reviews) |
On June 26, 2007, dlefferts Agawam, MA
(Zone 6a) wrote:Some of the best plants I ever received through mail order company. I would highly recommend to anyone!!!!
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curious408
(3 reviews) |
On June 23, 2007, curious408 Springfield, IL wrote: Oakes Daylilies is THE BEST for daylilies. Their plants are really big and incredibly healthy. I've been ordering from them for years and have always had a great experience and wonderful results from the plants! |
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singajane
(2 reviews) |
On June 12, 2007, singajane Glen Burnie, MD
(Zone 7a) wrote:I ordered 5 daylilies, received 7 in great condition (2 bonus plants) - they have all established themselves well and six will soon be flowering. |
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astrodad1
(1 review) |
On June 9, 2007, astrodad1 Millis, MA wrote: Oakes is a first class company excellent plants top rate customer service. you will be a happy gardener |
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artemis_rose
(2 reviews) |
On June 1, 2007, artemis_rose Liberty, MO wrote: Oakes is wonderful! The plants arrival quickly and are huge. There is always an extra prize included in each order. My daylilies are gorgeous! I have ordered from Oakes 4 times and will never order from anywhere else. Very reasonable and superior quality. In the past I was paying MORE for less at local nurseries...without the selection.
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elaird
(8 reviews) |
On May 28, 2007, elaird Boone, NC wrote: I've ordered twice from this company, and was very pleased both times. The daylilies are huge, perform well, and there's always a little extra included with the order. |
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crowellli
(1 review) |
On May 22, 2007, crowellli Houston, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote: I have ordered from this company several times and am always pleased with the service, size and quality of the plants. I had one group of Barbara Mitchell's that didn't do well. I did not ask for a refund or replacement but asked about the problem with that specific cultivar when ordering other plants. When my order arrived, they had replaced all the Barbara Mitchells, without me even asking! I've never had a problem with anything else I've ever bought from them and the replacement Barbaras are doing great. |
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MaryCorbett
(11 reviews) |
On May 19, 2007, MaryCorbett Niceville, FL
(Zone 8b) wrote:I phoned them with a problem ..."Land of Cotton" had not bloomed in 2 years, but had healthy green foliage. In this amount of time, it also has not increased in size. This was not an inexpensive plant! All other daylilies ordered and planted around it are thriving and blooming, so something is wrong. Their response was 'try moving it'! I live in NW Florida, and daylilies grow here for a long season. I know how to plant them and have many of them. There was no offer of another plant, just hope that some time in the future I might get blooms! This does not constitute a guarantee to me. I don't need greenery, I want blooms. At the same time I phoned them with this problem, I ordered almost $100.00 worth of plants, so I guess I expected better treatment.
On May 24th, 2007, MaryCorbett changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following:
Well, this is an apology to Oakes Daylilies....I should have waited until I had received my order before complaining about not receiving 'better treatment' in the problem with "Land of Cotton", but I had no idea they would include another one with the roots I ordered.....(mind you, this plant sells for $40.00!!). This, and a Bonus plant of "Pure and Simple", as well! At the bottom of my invoice, they had a little handwritten note stating 'also enclosed is a replacement plant for the Land of Cotton you mentioned wasn't performing well. Hope this one does better.' I doubt that there are many companies this nice. Order from them...you can't go wrong! |
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RaiderLep
(8 reviews) |
On May 10, 2007, RaiderLep Los Alamos, NM
(Zone 5a) wrote:I really, really like Oakes. The prices are reasonable. The selection is unparalleled. The customer service is outstanding. And, best of all, the product is unsurpassed in quality. They'll give you bonus plants, and even invite you to suggest which free plants you'd like. I suggested two bonus plants, and received them both. On top of all this, you will receive HUGE PLANTS! The daylilies from Oakes are two-four times larger than the plants I've received from other, quality online merchants. You just can't go wrong with Oakes. |
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figaro52
(17 reviews) |
On April 26, 2007, figaro52 Oak Lawn, IL
(Zone 5a) wrote:Great company! It's now my ONLY source for daylilies. I had good experience with Oakes last spring so I ordered again for this spring. I ordered 3 daylilies and they sent me 5! Yes, they included 2 bonus plants. I ordered some spiders, and one of my bonus plants was even a spider! They seem to pick up on your preferences when selecting a bonus plant. Huge clumps, freshly trimmed and STILL GREEN! If I ever make it down to Tennessee, I want to be sure to visit them!
On August 30th, 2007, figaro52 added the following:
This has been a great year for daylilies -- at least in my garden. The new additions from Oakes have bloomed beautifully -- far exceeding expectations! I'm getting ready to place a fall order.
On October 10th, 2007, figaro52 added the following:
I placed my fall order and received my daylilies a few weeks ago. Once again, I'm very pleased with the well-established clumps that Oakes always sends. I love the anticipation of what bonus plant they're going to include! The new plants are growing beautifully. Oakes is my ONLY source, now, for daylilies! These are indeed honest people who thrive on customer satisfaction! |
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jkunkel
(4 reviews) |
On April 18, 2007, jkunkel Aberdeen, MD wrote: I ordered a small order of plants from them three weeks ago, and there was a slight problem with my payment method. The people from Oakes called me the very next day to streighten thing out, and I got my plants 4 days later. (would have been sooner, but it was a holiday weekend.) I was very impressed with how fast I got my plants, and how many fan divisions I got! The weather here this spring has been very cold, so I called them to ask if the plants would be ok if I planted them now. They were very friendly people to deal with, and they even sent me a seven fan division of the bonus plant that I had asked for. Very good company, and I highly recommend them. The prices on the newer daylilies are a bit on the expensive side, but keep in mind that you pretty much get an entire mature clump. |
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bevpack
(2 reviews) |
On April 1, 2007, bevpack Fairfax, VA wrote: Based on the reviews on this site, I placed an order with Oakes - just finished planting my last one (ordered over 75!)so impressed with the size and quality of the plants - so carefully packed! Can't wait for them to bloom and report again. |
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