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« Reply #30 on: August 14, 2010, 09:52:14 AM » |
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Speaking of graft requests, Cindy asked me to add that she is putting together a custom grafting program using the suggestions of one of our customers. He uses a custom rose grafting service and ours will be based more or less on what they do. She will put the full details on a special page in the online store fairly soon. I'm not the greatest at keeping such things organized, but she is and it will help keep everything on track.
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« Reply #31 on: August 14, 2010, 01:38:05 PM » |
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Yes, I did have it at one time. Remember the mystery purple topic:http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/forum/index.php/topic,495.0.html
A custom grafting program sounds awesome.
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« Reply #32 on: October 06, 2010, 04:04:26 PM » |
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O this sounds good. I have a list of plants I want but did not get them because I was not online 24/7 when website was updated. I want Black cherry BADLY again and R blue ( i think I been on this list for ever and still could not get one  ) I would also still want the ones I listed in this thread I think I want blue moon and dark angel ? let me check lol |
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« Reply #33 on: October 06, 2010, 08:44:30 PM » |
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Oooh! Can I add?? I really really really want Vin Extraordinaire!!! And 5th dimension if possible... If that is possible, I understand if not? Is that graft section on the website yet?
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« Reply #34 on: December 20, 2010, 10:59:28 AM » |
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Hi Charlie,
Hoosiers please.
BTW, Jean and I enjoyed attending every open house, from our first in July through the last in 2010 and all of our plants have done exceptionally well and we have enjoyed many wonderful blooms!
Thank You!
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« Reply #35 on: December 21, 2010, 06:58:08 AM » |
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welcome aboard Hal!!! Good to see you!
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« Reply #36 on: May 20, 2011, 01:04:55 PM » |
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More Cindy's Heart in the one gallon size.  |
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« Reply #37 on: May 20, 2011, 01:21:34 PM » |
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John D, we're about to offer 90 plants of grafted varieties including Cindy's Heart in the 4 inch pots size. We could go ahead and transplant any to 6 inch pots and grow them to good size with buds if anyone wants us to. A greenhouse bench is a safer place for small plants to develop than most outdoor areas - ready late July or August I imagine. I've also grafted more Cindy's Heart this summer that would be ready in 6 inch next spring if that works better. Cindy has my list so I'm not entirely sure what other varieties are about to be offered - Vin Extraordinary is another for sure.
Anyway, let me know privately if you prefer 6 inch and I'll see what we can do.
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« Reply #38 on: May 20, 2011, 04:49:48 PM » |
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John D, we're about to offer 90 plants of grafted varieties including Cindy's Heart in the 4 inch pots size. We could go ahead and transplant any to 6 inch pots and grow them to good size with buds if anyone wants us to. A greenhouse bench is a safer place for small plants to develop than most outdoor areas - ready late July or August I imagine. I've also grafted more Cindy's Heart this summer that would be ready in 6 inch next spring if that works better. Cindy has my list so I'm not entirely sure what other varieties are about to be offered - Vin Extraordinary is another for sure.
Anyway, let me know privately if you prefer 6 inch and I'll see what we can do.
Charlie
Breaks my heart to hear that, I have wanted Cindy's Heart for ages and as you probably know Vietnam Customs have said I can have no more plants. I am still fighting tooth and nail for the 8 you have sent, so its fingers crossed and I will just have to enjoy the photo's. |
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« Reply #39 on: May 20, 2011, 06:24:02 PM » |
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David,
Pardon my dumb question but why in the world would local customs make such a big issue out of hibiscus plants?
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« Reply #40 on: May 20, 2011, 09:12:24 PM » |
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David,
Pardon my dumb question but why in the world would local customs make such a big issue out of hibiscus plants?
dave
Dave its not a dumb question, I cant really say to much on a Forum [using Facebook in Vietnam is now illegal and can result in a fine and even jail], but if you think police state corruption and MONEY you will get my drift. Fortunately with Cindy's help I have managed to build up a nice collection over the last 3 years and I will find a way to add to it somehow, I have a friend in Texas who will be visiting me next year and she has already offered to bring me 4 by 4inch cv's, i dont worry to much about it, I still have my garden. |
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« Reply #41 on: May 20, 2011, 11:46:05 PM » |
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David, as I've mentioned before your garden is spectacular and I think it's incredible what you have accomplished not only dealing with your climate there but other obstacles as well, if you know what I mean.
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« Reply #42 on: May 21, 2011, 12:00:17 AM » |
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David, as I've mentioned before your garden is spectacular and I think it's incredible what you have accomplished not only dealing with your climate there but other obstacles as well, if you know what I mean.
dave in AZ
Thanks Dave, hopefully I will have these 8 cv's next week, my friend Kim Anh is flying down to Saigon to collect from Customs, she is then going to transport them across the city in a cyclo to put them on the bus haha, she will have the camera so hopefully I will be able to show a photo. |
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« Reply #43 on: May 21, 2011, 07:02:52 AM » |
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David, Is there a school that does any type of horticulture nearby? If so, maybe you could work it out with them to have them be the recipients of HVH for you? I know it is a stretch, but just a silly idea. Or a garden center? Who knows. Or, maybe you plan a trip to Cali with your friend Kim? Little vaca? Maybe Charlie will host a open house? Im pretty sure Im gonna camp out on their lawn one weekend this summer, they don't know it yet....  Haha! |
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« Reply #44 on: May 22, 2011, 05:34:23 AM » |
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Those are good ideas, Kristen but the deal with international shipments of plants and seeds is that every country has a right to set their own rules for importation. There are a bunch of treaties between countries that set out all of these rules. Agriculture and Customs officials in every country have access to a database that sets out the rules and conditions that every other country has made.
When importing or exporting you are expected to follow those rules. If you don't and the plants, wood, or seeds are intercepted as they arrive they can be and often are destroyed. The main document that virtually all countries require to be attached to every box of plants, seeds, and wood is called a Phytosanitary certificate. That document is written by an inspector before the box is shipped and says that the contents were inspected and found to be free of pests and disease. Unfortunately, the inspectors charge a lot for this service - over $100 now here in California. That makes it impractical to order small amounts of plants for most people. If there is no phyto going with the box then the importing country can and most likely will destroy the shipment.
Then there can be further requirements like the USA has for importing hibiscus plants or wood. Any imports are required to be quarantined for 2 years while inspectors come by 4 times during the 2 years to check on them. That is very restrictive so some people engage in "smuggling" hibiscus to avoid these requirements. Most of the non-USA cultivars you hear about growing in the USA were smuggled into this country illegally, with big fines possible for those who do it. The exceptions are the Australian varieties that HVH legally brought into the country a decade ago and that went through the quarantine process.
There's no easy solution for David, but we'll continue to work on it and see what we can come up with.
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