Brother Ambo Pasion 'OK'

[Lilly B]

I understand Ben, but really I have been on a red/chocolate color binge over the past 4 months. First I was fixated by C. Chocolate Drop 'Kodama' and then things got worse. Every time I opened one of your posts it was another red beauty. I have started a new Word document with your flower names and I will have to invest part of each paycheck to these beauties. You are being a bad influence on me and I love it!
P.S. I finally got the 'Kodama' at the FLOS so the insanity has subsided but hasn't disappeared.

[Ben Belton]

Originally Posted by Lilly B

You are being a bad influence on me

Oh I feel so guilty....... NOT!

I get most of this stuff from Big Leaf Orchids. I've made plenty of greenhouse payments for him I'm sure.

[Lilly B]

I'll have to give their site a shot. I'm one who's always been afraid to order through the mail because I don't get to check out the plant before buying it. I'm leaving the choice to someone else and heaven knows we Type A personalities don't like that. On the other hand, if some of the ones you have came from there it must be okay.

[Ben Belton]

I think about everything I've posted recently came from here. There is a sticky post around here somewhere with people vouching for him, but I completely understand wanting to see the plant first. Especially on expensive ones.

[Lilly B]

I don't really have any expensive ones in mind, guess I just have an anal personality. I look at a plant from every angle and think about it twice before picking it out. It's not like you can return them if you're not happy once they're delivered. One of these days I'll take the plunge and let you know what I think. There's only one I'm looking for now so maybe I'll see if they have any 'Purple Spash'. I think I have to behave for a while after the last show I attended last weekend. I'm trying to get my now imaginary shade house up before I get any more. Florida's brutal summer sun will be here soon.

[Lilly B]

Holy Cow Ben, everyone I chose on the site was $150. and up. My husband always says that I have expensive taste. No different in flowers, obviously. Those are some very impressive reds that they have. They are all gorgeous but I was amazed at how many fragrant ones they have. None of mine have any scent to them. I told you that you were a bad influence. If I hit the lottery I'll just send them a check for $25,000 and be done with it. If I hit the Lottery I'll build a few shade houses on my new large property and a sun room. Since you are so helpful in my spending habits, I'll have a few yellows sent your way. Hoping my numbers hit tonight!!

[Ben Belton]

Save that money and come to Redlands. :-)

[Lilly B]

Sounds like a more likely plan. Thanks Ben.