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    mgt
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    This lily has been coming up for the past 6 years. This is the 1st year it bloomed & it only has the 1 flower on it. I'm suspecting it came in the same package as my stargazers & I accidentally planted it as a tiny bulb...it finally got big enough to produce.

    Ain't she purty!!??

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    "I've decided to quit my job, drop out of society, and wear live animals as hats."


     
    Posts: 4087 | Location: Black Creek, WI Zone 5 | Registered: Sep 18, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    Gorgeous. Don't you love thoselittle surprises?
     
    Posts: 7905 | Location: quilt and garden paradise | Registered: May 10, 2003Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    Ohh yes that is pretty I love the bright red.

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    Posts: 904 | Location: Milan,Ohio | Registered: Oct 05, 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    My surprises usually turn out to be pink, yuck.
    That's a beauty mgt!I


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    EekWhat a bonus! Smile


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    Posts: 6601 | Location: Ohio | Registered: Apr 01, 2005Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    she's ger-jus!!!.... I've got orange and yellow lilies, but that red is someting that has to join mine!!... wow!.... and a freebie, too!!!... I'm glad you had the patience to wait for the bloom!!!...
     
    Posts: 25470 | Location: Near Charlotte, NC, zone 7 | Registered: Sep 18, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
    mgt
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    Thanks, all!!! Me too, Toots...It wasn't in the way of anything, so I just let it go. It IS pretty isn't it. Big Grin I'll see what I can do about getting you some. Wink


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    Posts: 4087 | Location: Black Creek, WI Zone 5 | Registered: Sep 18, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    Wow..6 yrs. to bloom? Worth the wait. Gorgegous.


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    mgt
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    Yup, 6 years...methinks it was a teeny tiny bulb that finally matured. Sure WAS worth the wait...red, red, red!!! Big Grin


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    Posts: 4087 | Location: Black Creek, WI Zone 5 | Registered: Sep 18, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    Hey Pam, yes your lily was well worth the wait.lilies are my very favorite flower.


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    mgt
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    Thanks rosella...glad you like it. I'm glad you all like it...Y'know...I've never seen a full red lily like that either. Smile


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    Posts: 4087 | Location: Black Creek, WI Zone 5 | Registered: Sep 18, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    mgt - ain't nature amazing. Smile Pretty little lily... And just think, it will get bigger and better every year.


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    Posts: 3360 | Location: Perry, Iowa, Zone 5 | Registered: Aug 01, 2006Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
    mgt
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    Yeah!!!! Big Grin


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    Posts: 4087 | Location: Black Creek, WI Zone 5 | Registered: Sep 18, 2002Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
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    Yes mgt, that is definitely a keeper. It is sure pretty!!


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