(Roberts-N., 1994) Height 40", bloom 6", season EM, Dormant, Diploid, UFo Crispate, Yellow green blend with green throat.
(Pink Super Spider X Spider Miracle)

In looking back at pics, I wouldn't be surprised that Talon and several others are out of Happy Hopi.

Because this was one of Ned's first intro's, it isn't widely grown. It's a rare plant.

(Stamile, 2002) Height 33", bloom 9", season EE, Rebloom, Evergreen, Tetraploid, 30 buds, 5 branches, Spider Ratio 4.33:1, Bordeaux red above green throat. (Inky Fingers X Web Browser)

Fertile both ways.

Walters Gardens, Inc. (ONIR) 1997
Plant: 16 in. (41 cm) diameter, 12 in. (30 cm) high; mound-like; moderate.
Leaf: 6.00 in. (15 cm) long, 2.50 in. (6 cm) wide; 6 to 7 pairs of veins; medium green; pure white margin; slightly rippled; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; tapered base;
Scape: 18 to 20 in. (46 cm) long;
Flower: 1.5 in. (4.31 cm) long; white striped; tubular; Zeeland, MI - August 10 - August 30;
Seed: green seed pod;
[Sport of H. 'Ginko Craig']

H. Hansen (ONR) Shady Oaks Nursery (I) 2004
Plant: 18 in. (46 cm) diameter, 8 in. (20 cm) high; mound-like; slow.
Leaf: 5.00 in. (12 cm) long, 4.00 in. (10 cm) wide; 11 pairs of veins; pure white; intensely blue green with green area where edge bleeds into the center margin; flat; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; flat; broadly ovate; cordate base;
Scape: 9 to 110 in. (23 cm) long; pinkish-white.
Flower: 2 in. (5.58 cm) long; tubular; Waseca, MN - Aug 15 to Oct 1;
Clump History: original sport; 5 yrs old; Waseca, MN;
Notable Characteristics: white centered 'June' sport
Seasonal Variation: center gold-yellow in spring turns white
[Sport of H. 'June']

VERY strong substance. You can see how attractive the blue is!

(Ridder, 2015) Height 42in (107cm), bloom 11in (28.0cm), season MLa, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, Fragrant, 29 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Pimento red with a cream edge and extended green eye.
(Meadow Stiletto X Whooping Crane)

Oh my gosh, the BC, the green throat, the personality and the ruffles! SWOON!

The pic is the hybridizer's.

H. Hansen (OR) T. Avent (NI) 2003
Plant: 42 in. (107 cm) diameter, 24 in. (61 cm) high; mound-like; fast.
Leaf: 11 in. (28 cm) long, 9 in. (23 cm) wide; 11 pairs of veins; greenish yellow; medium green margin; flat; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly corrugated; nearly round; cordate base;
Scape: 24 to 30 in. (61 cm) long;
Flower: 3 in. (8.12 cm) long; tubular; Ackworth, IA - Aug 15 to Oct 1;
Clump History: original sport; 4 yrs old; Ackworth, IA;
Notable Characteristics: wider margin than H. 'Guacamole'; leaves dome when plant is mature
[Sport of H. 'Guacamole']

Even when leafing out in early May, this plant is impressive. When it's fully leafed out, look out and keep in mind that you'd be getting a MATURE piece!

K. Anderson (R) 1982
Plant: 24 in. (61 cm) diameter, 18 in. (46 cm) high;
Leaf: 0.00 in. (0 cm) long, 0.00 in. (0 cm) wide; yellow; satiny on top; cordate base;
[Hybrid of H. venusta]

Very prolific grower for me. It's a stitch next to Guacamole - the two are opposite extremes in size.:)

Super size available only - 4 eyes or better.

Featured on the Hosta Library for the Duane Hurlbert benefit in 2012. Stats:
'Brother Stefan' x ('Christmas Tree Gala' x 'Nigrescens Elatior')
Plant:60 in. diameter, 27 in. high; moderate (but STRONG)
Leaf: 14 in long, 10 in. wide; 13 pairs of veins; medium green, corrugated
Flower: Start in mid-June stats taken in Wheaton, IL
Seed: Fertility unknown

This fabulous large came out of the program of a "world renowned" hybridizer specializing in large hostas of excellent quality. Only one other person now has this plant, so it is rare and choice!
From the hybridizer - it is intended for use as a hybridizing tool or simply to be enjoyed, it is not to be registered.

GARDEN NAME: Olga's Monster

If anyone is interested in breeding for larges, I'm open to trades.

This was one of my favorite corners of the whole yard, until my neighbor took down the tree that shaded the hosta. Then the fence fell down, so now no protection from the sun. Wonder how they'll do in almost full sun this year?

See general Hosta listing for prices.

Some of the most fun occurances are those that are unexpected. From left to right Paradigm, Blue Angel (in back), Key West popping her yellow self up from behind my killer hellebore, American Sweetheart and Frosted Jade. Key West seems to be saying, "Look at ME!"

See general Hosta listing for prices.

Love this under-story planting of huge Sagae with Grand Prize, Kabitan and Corydalis lutea (which happily seeds itself all over but is easily controllable.)

See general Hosta listing for prices.

Robert Frost in the foreground and World Cup in the back. World Cup is a great grower for me!

See general Hosta listing for prices.

(Clement, 2011) Height 34in (86cm), bloom 6.5in (16.5cm), season EM, Dormant, Diploid, 12 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Red, white edge, yellow green throat.
(Talon X Asterisk)

Pic is the hybridizer's. Looking forward to seeing the form on this one!

(Polston, 2008) Height 30", bloom 6.5", season M, Dormant,Diploid, 25 buds, 4 branches, White self above green throat. (Heavenly Angel Ice X Tahoe Snow Blizzard)

(Roberts-N., 1998) Height 32", bloom 5", season L, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, 5 buds, 3 branches, Spider Ratio 7.20:1, Wine red self with yellow throat.
(Capulina X Black Plush)

Winterberry Farms & J. Anderson (O) J. Anderson (NIR) 2003
Plant: 7 in. (18 cm) diameter, 3 in. (8 cm) high; mound-like; medium-fast.
Leaf: 2.50 in. (6 cm) long, 1.50 in. (3 cm) wide; 4 pairs of veins; medium green; golden yellow margin; flat; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately flat and lightly wavy; nearly round;
Scape: 7 to 10 in. (18 cm) long; yellow.
Flower: 1.25 in. (3.67 cm) long; tubular; Gay, GA - July 15 to Aug 15;
Clump History: original sport obtained from TC; 2 yrs old; Gay, GA;
Notable Characteristics: unusual color change from all gold to green center variegation
Seasonal Variation: leaves emerge yellow and turn center turns green
[Sport of H. 'Cheatin Heart']

New to the garden in 2013, this is in very short supply, but has increased fabulously since last year! Pic to come...

(Reinke-J., 2006) Height 39", bloom 8", season La, Dormant, Diploid, Very Fragrant,30 buds, 4 branches, UFo Crispate-Cascade, Creamy yellow rust red reversed bitone above deep green extending to a large cream yellow center throat.
(Coral Spider X Starman's Quest)

Joyce Reinke informed me that it was a chimera for her. It's a very long bloomer!

Inniswood Metro Gardens (OR) 1993
Plant: 48 in. (122 cm) diameter, 24 in. (61 cm) high;
Leaf: 9 in. (22 cm) long, 7 in. (17 cm) wide; 13 pairs of veins; greenish gold; dark green margin; slightly rippled; cordate base;
Scape: 31 in. (79 cm) long;
Flower: tubular; Ohio - early June;
Seed: sets viable seed;
[Sport of H. 'Sun Glow']

intelligent Rosemary
Unregistered. Long touted for its great branching and used by Ned Roberts. Named after Rosemary Whitacre, a very special spider advocate.

From 2011 Hickory Hill Gardens catalog:

Miller,dor.dip.32"8"Dark red spidery with green throat,6-way branching here, BC can go to 55

(Laprise, 2009) Height 59in (150cm), bloom 7in (18.0cm), season E, Dormant, Diploid, Fragrant,43 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Cascade, Pale yellow diamond dusted with little ruffled above extended green throat. (Starsearch X Heavenly Curls)

Fertile both ways, but SUPER pollen fertile.

(Lambert, 1981) Height 24", bloom 6", season EE, Dormant, Diploid, Dark purple self with green throat. (FRANCES NORWOOD X FAREWELL TOUR)

(Lambert, 1981) Height 24", bloom 6", season EE, Dormant, Diploid, Dark purple self with green throat.
(FRANCES NORWOOD X FAREWELL TOUR)

D. Heims (ONI) AHS, K. Walek (R) 2009
Plant: 60 in. (152 cm) diameter, 30 in. (76 cm) high; upright; .
Leaf: 18.75 in. (47 cm) long, 10.00 in. (25 cm) wide; 16 pairs of veins; medium to dark green; ovate; cordate base;
Flower: Canby, OR - July 1 to July 30;
Clump History: the original seedling; Canby, OR;
[seedling of unknown parentage]

(Lambert-Whitacre, 1990) Height 31in (79cm), bloom 5.5in (14.0cm), season M, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, Rose and rose pink bitone with cream green throat. (Christmas Is X Homeward Bound)

This one of the last Lamberts registered and the delicious colors on this are sensational! NOT WIDELY GROWN!

Doorakian, 2004 Height 32", bloom 6.25", season M, Dormant, Diploid, 26 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Crispate-Spatulate, Polymerous 80%, Lavender yellow green blend above yellow green throat.
(sdlg X sdlg)

This one does not poly as often as registered for me. This is a more rare occasion. Pod fertile.

(Roberts-N., 1994) Height 34", bloom 7", season M, Dormant, Diploid, UFo Crispate, Purple self with green throat.
(Damsel in Distress X Cerulean Star)

One of Ned's first intro's, it's also one of his best. Extremely consistant and hardy even under my killer evergreen tree. It may be older, but it's a keeper!

Neo Plants Ltd (R) 1991

A must have for any hosta grower, the substance is outstanding!

**
2001 Hosta of the Year.
**

M. Zilis (ONIR) 2003

Plant: 45 in. (114 cm) diameter, 18 in. (46 cm) high; mound-like; medium.
Leaf: 7.00 in. (17 cm) long, 4.00 in. (10 cm) wide; 9 to 10 pairs of veins; blue green; medium gold margin; flat; thin glaucous bloom on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated; ovate; rounded base;
Scape: 18 to 30 in. (46 cm) long; green.
Flower: 2 in. (5.58 cm) long; tubular; Rochelle, IL - June 1 to July 15;
Seed:
Clump History: original sport obtained from TC; 3 yrs old; Rochelle, IL;
Seasonal Variation: center turns green by July 1
[Sport of H. 'Marilyn']

Great grower, takes some sun. Pic taken late in the season, hence some damage.

Japan/Tuttle NR
(Mature Size: 28"W x 10"T)

For those of you true collectors, this is a very vigorous grower for me, nicely elongated leaves. You're guaranteed a full clump!

(Roberts-N., 2005) Height 36", bloom 7", season M, Dormant, Diploid, 24 buds, 4 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Dark purple self above green throat.

(Lachman, 1983) Height 28", bloom 6.5", season MLa, Dormant, Tetraploid, Lavender pink with white halo and pale lime throat.
(sdlg X Catherine Woodbery)

I've gotten a few keepers out of Lady Liz x String Bikini.:)

M. Chastain (ONIR) 2003
Plant: 10 in. (25 cm) diameter, 3 in. (9 cm) high; mound-like; fast.
Leaf: 2.25 in. (5 cm) long, 1.00 in. (2 cm) wide; 3 to 4 pairs of veins; yellow; white margin; slightly rippled; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy; lance; tapered base;
Flower: 1.25 in. (3.67 cm) long; tubular;
Seed: green seed pod;
Clump History: original seedling; 5 yrs old; Ooltewah, TN;
Seasonal Variation: gets brighter
[H. 'Lakeside Knickknack' × unknown]

Great grower for me!

M. Chastain (ONIR) 2003
Plant: 12 in. (30 cm) diameter, 12 in. (30 cm) high; upright; fast.
Leaf: 5.00 in. (12 cm) long, 2.00 in. (5 cm) wide; 4 to 5 pairs of veins; bright medium green; yellow margin; heavily rippled; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy; lance; tapered base;
Scape: 20 to 24 in. (51 cm) long; green.
Flower: 2.25 in. (6.21 cm) long; slightly striped; tubular; Ooltewah, TN - July 15 to Aug 15;
Seed: bronze green seed pod;
Clump History: original seedling; 6 yrs old; Ooltewah, TN;
Seasonal Variation: fades a little in late summer
[Hybrid of two seedlings]

Super attractive - HAVE to love the ruffled edges!

M. Chastain (ONIR) 2003

Plant: 48 in. (122 cm) diameter, 18 in. (46 cm) high; mound-like; medium.

Pic to come this summer - I said that last summer.:(

M. Chastain (ONIR) 2004

Plant: 13 in. (33 cm) diameter, 6 in. (15 cm) high; mound-like; fast.

Leaf: 3 in. (6 cm) long, 1 in. (3 cm) wide; 4 pairs of veins; bright green; yellow margin; flat; very shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat; elliptic; rounded base.

This one has a very HEAVY substance!

Pic to come this summer. I said that last summer...

(Reed, 1997) Height 28", bloom 6", season ML, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, UFo Crispate , Rose purple self with lemon throat. (CORAL CRAB X TRAHLYTA)

Starts blooming early-mid in my garden and is one of the very last to finish. Super plant habit, love the radiation of the throat onto the sepals.

(Warrell, 2005) Height 32", bloom 8.5", season M, Dormant, Diploid, 20 buds, 4 branches, Spider Ratio 4.17:1, Deep rose orchid with wine red and white midribs above green throat.
(Orchid Majesty X Jack Sprat)

If you like movement, this one will float your boat!

(Reinke-J., 2008) Height 35in (89cm), bloom 8in (20.5cm), season M, Dormant, Diploid, 12 buds, 3 branches, Polymerous 85%, Lavender bitone with cream midribs and darker lavender halo above green extending to creamy chartreuse throat.
(sdlg X Give Me Eight)

New to the garden in 2016, I'm looking forward to working with this puppy!

Pic is the hybridizer's.

(Roberts-N., 1994) Height 36", bloom 8.5", season M, Dormant, Diploid, UFo Crispate, Lavender spider variant self with yellow green throat.

You can tell by the form and size of the bloom that this was used a great deal in Ned's hybridizing.

(Bawden, 2008) Height 36", bloom 9", season MLa, Dormant, Diploid, UFo Crispate, Pale lavender self above green throat.
(sdlg X Lola Branham)

Stunning presentation every time! This is one view.

Extremely pollen fertile in 2011, not pod fertile this year.

(Reinke-J., 1998) Height 38in (96cm), bloom 7in (18.0cm), season M, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, Fragrant, 13 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Creamy white with lavender pink edge and green yellow throat. (Give Me Eight X Give Me Eight)

I confirmed the parentage with Joyce Reinke and despite her parents, I've never seen a poly bloom on Lee Reinke. She's better branched than registered and very pod fertile, so I've crossed her with lots of polys.:)

F. Nyikos (ONIR) 2003
Plant: 36 in. (91 cm) diameter, 15 in. (38 cm) high; mound-like; fast.
Leaf: 7.00 in. (17 cm) long, 3.50 in. (8 cm) wide; 6 to 7 pairs of veins; dark green; pale yellow margin; slightly rippled; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy, lightly folded and very lightly twisted; lance; tapered to slightly rounded base; petiole is sometimes cream edge extends down the petiole.
Scape: 21 to 26 in. (53 cm) long;
Flower: 1.75 to 2 in. (4.95 cm) long; tubular; Unionville, IN - Aug 15 to Oct 1;
Seed: green seed pod;
Clump History: original seedling; 4 yrs old; Unionville, IN;
Notable Characteristics: holds well all season with quick growth rate
Seasonal Variation: margin changes to creamy white
[H. 'Beatrice' × H. 'Katrina Jo']

(Shooter-E., 2008) Height 32in (81cm), bloom 9in (23.0cm), season M, Rebloom, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, Fragrant, 16 buds, 3 branches, Unusual Form Crispate, Lilac with green streaks and lighter watermark with silver edge.

(Manning, 2002) Height 30in (76cm), bloom 7in (18.0cm), season M, Rebloom, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, 22 buds, 2 branches, Polymerous 80%, Lavender self above green throat. (Dallas Star X Marked by Lydia)

This is pretty consistently poly, pod and pollen fertile.

(Shooter-E., 2004) Height 31", bloom 8", season M, Rebloom, Semi-Evergreen, Diploid, 12 buds, 3 branches, UFo, Lavender rose buff above chartreuse green throat. (Stack the Deck X sdlg)

I can’t say enough about the size, substance and commanding presence of this bloom! WHATTA PLANT!

R. Solberg (OIR) L. Lombardo (N) 2000
Plant: 20 in. (51 cm) diameter, 12 in. (30 cm) high; mound; moderate.
Leaf: 5.50 in. (13 cm) long, 4.50 in. (11 cm) wide; 4 to 5 pairs of veins; dark green; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; rounded base;
Scape: 22 to 26 in. (56 cm) long; green.
Flower: 1.5 in. (4.31 cm) long; spider; Chapel Hill, NC - July 20 - August 15;
Seed: green seed pod;
[H. yingeri × H. yingeri]

Aptly named - it has the substance of a real lily pad!

J. van den Top (ONI) D. Van Eechaute (R) 2008
Plant: 11 in. (28 cm) diameter, 5 in. (15 cm) high; mound-like; medium.
Leaf: 4.90 in. (12 cm) long, 1.90 in. (4 cm) wide; 4 to 5 pairs of veins; creamy white; medium blue-green margin; flat; glaucous bloom on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted; lance; tapered base; petiole is variegated creamy white and blue-green.
Scape: 10.1 to 13.5 in. (26 cm) long; creamy white.
Flower: 1.5 in. (4.31 cm) long; tubular; Astene-Deinze, Belgium - June 1 to July 15;
Clump History: the original sport; 5 yrs old; Astene-Deinze, Belgium;
Notable Characteristics: small variegated hosta with strong contrast between margin and leaf center.
[Sport of H. 'Little Jay']

This has been a very strong grower and is indeed a treasure for looking so good in late August!

(Couturier-G., 1992) Height 25", bloom 7.5", season M, Dormant, Diploid, Spider Ratio 4.40:1, Silvery lavender spider variant with darker lavender halo above yellow green throat. (LAVINIA LOVE X sdlg)

NOTE: This is older, but it is one of the BEST all-around performers in my garden, year after year and also a parent of many good children!