Goldenbrook Printed Catalog 2014
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Goldenbrook Printed Catalog 2014
Goldenbrook Hostas 14950 Regional Rd. 57 Blackstock, Ontario L0B 1B0 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 1 ! Catalogue 'Abba Dabba Do’ (Advent 98) Large. Large thick, pointed leaves have a bright yellow edge that widens with age. Sun tolerant. Sport of 'Sun Power'. Lavender flowers. Gets better with age! $12.00 ‘Abby' (Ruh 90) Small. This sport of 'Gold Drop' has green leaves with a gold margin. Forms a neat low mound that is good for edging. Lavender flowers. $10.00 'Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (Walden West 99) Medium. This is a very fast growing hosta with blue corrugated cupped, almost round leaves. Near white flowers. Thick leaves make this one SLUG RESISTANT. Grows best in filtered light. $14.00 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd’ (Walden West 89) Large. Blue-green leaves that are deeply cupped and heavily corrugated. Near-white, bell shaped flowers. Good substance makes this another SLUG RESISTANT hosta. $14.00 'Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (Walden West 99) Giant. 30" tall x 5' wide at maturity! One of the largest hosta cultivars in existence. Very large blue-green leaves have large "sculptured" leaves resembling elephant ears. Leaves can measure 17" long x 12" wide. Upright mound with arching leaves make this one stand out. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Fertile. This one has not been on the market for quite sometime. $25.00 'Abiqua Moonbeam’ (Walden West 87) Large. Sport of 'August Moon'. Round, corrugated leaves with wide gold margins with blue-green centre. Pale lavender, bellshaped flowers. Rapid growth rate. Give this hosta some sun for best colour. $14.00 'Afterglow' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc) Very large. 3’ high x 4’ wide. Wide margined sport of ‘Climax’. Striking yellow margin surrounding the large green, heart-shaped leaves and forms an impressive upright mound. Pale lavender funnel-shaped flowers. This one will really stand out in your garden. $20.00 'Alakazaam' PPAF CPBRAF (Livingston) Mini. This seedling of 'Atom Smasher' is very flashy with long, narrow, tapered green leaves with bright yellow, ruffled margins in the spring. Margins brighten to creamy white as summer progresses. The leaves are held on stiff, horizontal petioles with a little arching, forming a horizontal mound. Lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Alan Titchmarsh’ (Park Green Nuseries) Originated in Great Britain. Sport of H. ‘Striptease’ with yellow centre and wide green border. Lavender flowers. Similar, but larger, than H. ‘Gypsy Rose’ $20.00 'Alex Summers’ Large. 36" high x 20" wide. Sport of H. 'Gold Regal'. This upright growing hosta has blue-green to green leaves with a variable width, chartreuse to creamy yellow margin. Sun tolerant. $15.00 'All That Jazz’ (O.Petryszyn 06) Large. Large heart-shaped leaves with a clean, creamyyellow margin. Forms a majestic clump with a stately, spreading form. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. $18.00 'Allegan Fog’ Medium. Shiny leaves have dark green margins and white centres are speckled with green especially in spring, hence the "foggy" look and name. They green up by mid summer. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Allen C. Haskell' Medium-Large. (Seaver, NR) 19" high x 36" wide. Dark green leaves with heavy streaking and mottling. $45.00 ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 2 'Alligator Alley' Walters Gardens, Inc.) Aptly named, this medium to large sized hosta forms a coarsely textured mound of leathery, puckered, heart-shaped to round leaves of good substance. It is a wide-margined sport of the long-popular ‘Dick Ward’, which is named for one of the most accomplished Hosta breeders in the US. Its leaves display wide, blue-green margins with chartreuse centres that become yellow in summer. Near-white flowers appear atop chartreuse scapes in early summer. Foliage Height: 18” Scape Height: 28” Spread: 36” $20.00 'Alligator Shoes’ (Benedict/Hatfield NR) Large. Wedge-shaped leaves are frosty bluegreen with a twist at the tip. Mature leaves have a rough, puckered texture with narrow white edges. Lavender flowers. This is one of those rare hostas that really stand out in any garden! $16.00 'Amber Glass (Anderson, NR) Medium. This is the centre colour of H. 'Stained Glass'. Emerges a spectacular bright gold early and fades to a lovely green-gold in late summer. Does extremely well in sun. Fragrant near white flowers. $16.00 'American Hero' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc. 09) Medium. 'American Hero' has a strong, bold variegation all season long. It is a sport of 'Revolution' with wider, dark green margins and a creamy-white to pure white centre speckled with green. Thick leaves form a very dense clump, and as the plant matures they become somewhat twisted. Lavender flowers. $18.00 'American Sweetheart’ (Hansen 02) Medium. This is a tetraploid version of 'Sea Thunder'. Green leaves, wide white centre, upright habit make this one a real centrepiece of your garden. Named after the hosta queen Mildred Seaver. $14.00 ‘Americana' (Walters Gardens, Inc. 06) Medium. A wide margined sport of 'Loyalist' with thick leaves that display deep green jetting margins and a nearly pure white, narrow centre. Pale lavender flowers appear on 20" scapes in midsummer. $18.00 ‘Andorian' (D. Dupre 2009) Medium 12" high x 24" wide. Heart-shaped, blue leaves have upturned wavy edges. Great substance. With age the leaves become lightly dimpled. Love this blue! Fertile, pale lavender flowers in late summer. $18.00 ‘Andrew' (Hans Hansen) Large. 19-22” tall x 32” wide. Unique tri-colour hosta. Upright mound of leaves are corrugated, puckered, folded and ruffled at the base. Glaucous bluegreen, rounded leaves have a showy wide, feathery, white centre with green jetting between the centre and the margin. White colour extends all the way down the leaf petioles and up the flower scape. Pale lavender flowers. $22.00 'Ann Kulpa’ (J. Kulpa, 1999) Medium, 18" high x 44" wide. The striking variegation. Large heart-shaped leaves with clean white centre, and a chartreuse overlay where the centre and green margin overlap. Pale lavender flowers, fast growing. Sure to become a favorite! Slug resistant and sun tolerant. $18.00 ‘Appletini' (Zilis, 2009) Mini. 6" high x 14" wide sensational miniature. mound of applegreen foliage and attractive late season flowers; Hybrid of a gold sport of ‘Blue Dimples’ X ‘Shining Tot’ (2009 AHS registration) Green leaves 3 1/2" long by 2 1/4" wide; leaf colour bright yellow in spring, changing to apple green by early July. Pale purple flowers. $15.00 ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (Elslager 2000) Medium This graceful arching beauty has heavy, corrugated, heart shaped green leaves with a variable yellow wavy margins. Good substance. Lavender flowers. $15.00 'Arctic Blast’ (Carlson) Large. This cool frosted blue hosta has thick leaves with wavy margins, a twisted tip, and white undersides. An upright, vase-like habit makes this one very distinctive. Trumpet-shaped, lavender flowers are produced in mid-summer. 'Komodo Dragon' x 'Elvis Lives’ $15.00 ‘Athena’ (B. Hird) Medium to large. This goddess of the garden, has irregular white streaks on shiny green foliage. Double white, fragrant flowers. Sport of plantaginea ‘Aphrodite'. $40.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 3 'Atlantis' PP#17,093 PVR (T.Advent/H. Hansen 04) Large. This exceptional sport of H. ’Abba Dabba Do' features long, dark green ruffled leaves with a dramatic golden-yellow margin. Vigorous hosta that can form a majestic clump up to 5 feet wide! Light lavender flowers. FANTASTIC! $22.00 'Atom Smasher’ (Ron Livingston, NR) Small, lance-shaped, yellow leaves with an extreme ruffled margin, nice red seedpods, 'Ginko Craig' x 'Chartreuse Wiggle. Great plant to use in hybridizing. $30.00 'Autumn Frost' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Medium. This new selection, backed by phenomenal lineage, really has that WOW factor! Sport of 2010 Hosta of the Year 'First Frost' which in turn is a sport of the champion of blue hostas 'Halcyon'. It is a showier version of 'First Frost' displaying extra wide margins. The leaves emerge frosty-blue with a bright yellow margin that lightens to creamy white during the summer. Forms a medium sized mound topped with light lavender flowers in mid to late summer. $20.00 ‘Azurtini’ (Zilis) 10” high x 22” wide; small blue hosta with leaves 5 ½” long by 3 1/8” wide; medium blue-green colour; slightly wavy; good substance Hybrid of a gold sport of ‘Blue Dimples’ X ‘Shining Tot’; selected for its good blue foliage colour, vigor, and small size. Pale purple flowers from late August into early September on 16” scapes. $15.00 ‣ Athena ‣ ‣ ‣Abiqua Drinking Gourd Atom Smasher Atlantis ‣ ‣ ‣ Americana www.goldenbrookhostas.com ! ! ! ! ! ! Andrew Alakazaam ! ‣ 905-449-5906 All That Jazz Page 4 'Baby Blue Eyes’ (Solberg, 2006) Mini-Small 6" high x 16" wide. Very cute mound of blue, heart-shaped leaves that form a showy, flat clump with a tight growing habit. Great substance and lavender flowers on short scapes in July. Fast growth rate. $15.00 'Baby Doll’ (Van Eechaute 08) Small. This is a beautiful little sport of 'Blue Cadet' from Danny Van Eechaute in Belgium. Round blue-green leaves with a dark yellow centre. Great substance. Tubular lavender flowers mid-summer. Looks a like a little 'June'. Very eye catching! $25.00 ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (Schult 2009) One of the nicest "blues" around. Very blue and very corrugated dinner leaves display some cupping and even a little waviness. Forms an upright clump with great character and holds it colour late into the season. White flowers appear in late June. NEW $18.00 'Banana Boat' (Eleanor and William Lachman 91) This small to medium sized hosta from the Lachman's is still quite rare. It grows slowly and was originally sold thru Handy Hatfield. Dark green leaves are rounded and elongated displaying a wide yellow centre. They are cupped like a boat and have a leathery substance. Violet flowers. $22.00 'Barbara Ann' (Park Green Nurseries) Large. A sport of H. sieboldiana 'Elegans' discovered in Great Britain by two lab technicians named Barbara and Ann. Forms a stunning clump of thick, corrugated blue-green leaves with a broad, cream margin that lightens to white. Near white flowers appear on 24" scapes in midsummer. $14.00 'Barbara May’ (Solberg 04) Medium. This beautiful hosta has everything you want; great bright blue colour with abundant white wax on the top and bottom of the leaves, interesting, almost triangular leaves with delicately ruffled margins, strong veins and good substance. This hosta holds its' blue colour well. Light lavender flowers. $22.00 ‘Bashful' (Sisson) H. Bashful is an open pollinated seedling from H. Blue Cadet with leaves that come up in spring a very creamy colour mottled with green. The green will slowly become more prominent but newer flushes of leaves will be lighter and misted. This small clump will be topped with white flowers in June. $15.00 'Beach Boy’ Tetraploid of H.'Great Expectations' Similar, but with narrower margin than H.’Thunderbolt. $20.00 'Big Daddy' (Paul Aden 1978) Chalky-blue leaves that are rounded, cupped and puckered at maturity; white flowers. $15.00 ‘Blarney Stone’ (Goodenough, NR) big green monster named after the fabled stone in Blarney Castle in Ireland. This hosta is a huge, heavy substanced, fast growing hosta with a mounding habit. Leaves reach 13" x 15" are rounded and are heavily pebbled. Soft chalky Irish gray/green. 3-4’ wide clump in a couple of years. Near white blooms. NEW $18.00 ‘Blizzard’ (Anderson 2003) The streaked form of H. 'Winter Snow' which is ultimately from H. 'Sum and Substance'. The green is that of 'Sum and Substance', the streaking is white. It has been a good seller and is more stable than many other streaks. NEW $45.00 'Blue Angel’ (Aden 86) Extra-Large. Gigantic, heart shaped, blue-green leaves are heavy substance which makes them very slug resistant. Leaf petioles stand upright holding the leaves horizontally, then they cascade down forming a beautiful mound of foliage. Light lavender flowers on 4' scapes. $14.00 'Blue Baron’ (Deckert) Small. Thick, steel blue leaves are lance shaped that forms a flat, spreading mound. Slug resistant. Slow growth rate making this one ideal for rockeries or containers. Striking blue remains throughout the season. $16.00 'Blue Blazes Splashed’ (Bill Silvers, 2009) Sport of 'Blue Blazes', large streaked leaves of yellow and white. White flowers produce viable seeds. $75.00 'Blue Cascade’ (Monty & J. Carlson 09) Medium. This is one outstanding hosta! Beautiful blue, very dense mound of extremely pie-crusted leaves. Leaf tips twist outward. Lavender flowers. With these origins of this hosta - longpipes var. latifolia 'Urajiro' x 'Elvis Lives', it has to be a stunning hosta! Limited numbers. $21.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 5 'Blue Clown’ (Benedict/Stratton) This small hosta is a superb blue hybrid created by Dr. Benedict from a selfed 'Dorset Blue' seedling. Thick leaves are an intense blue-green and form a dense mound topped with pale lavender flowers in July. $15.00 'Blue Flame’ (Naylor Creek Nursery) Medium. Wavy, yellow-edged sport of 'Fragrant Blue' found at Naylor Creek. It offers attractively variegated foliage. Good growth rate. Pale lavender, almost white flowers. $15.00 'Blue Ivory' PP29623 (Klinkhamer) Medium. A new and very showy sport of 'Halcyon' with thick blue leaves framed by a very wide creamy-yellow border in spring that later turns to white. Lavender flowers. $18.00 'Blue Mouse Ears’ (Deckert 00) Mini to small. This blue miniature hosta has round, thick, blue leaves. The leaves resemble a mouse ear. Forms an eye-catching little mound with lavender flowers. Simply adorable! $14.00 'Blue Mouse Ears Supreme’ (Silvers 06) Mini to small. This is a beautiful streaked sport of 'Blue Mouse Ears'. It is medium green with greenish-yellow, yellow and creamy white streaks. Pale lavender flowers. VERY LIMITED NUMBERS. $35.00 'Blue Umbrellas’ (Aden 78) Extra-large. Shiny, blue-green leaves with heavy substance. Very corrugated and puckered.Near white, bell shaped flowers in mid summer. $11.00 'Blue Vision’ (Paul Aden 1976) Large. 22" high. Large powder blue leaves, round and cupped, heavily textured. Very impressive as a specimen. White flowers. $14.00 'Blue Wu’ (King) Large. Parents are 'Empress Wu' and 'Skylight'. With parents like these, this will be one impressive blue-green hosta! Back for 2014! $22.00 'Blueberry Muffin’ (Meyer) Medium. This excellent new blue hosta is a strong grower and reliable performer. It forms a medium. mound of large, blue rounded leaves that are rugose and puckered in unusual patterns. Late in the season, the foliage transitions to green. Attractive light mauve speckles appear on the petioles. Lavender flowers $18.00 ‘Blueberry Waffles’ (Brown 2008) Giant. ('Spilt Milk' x 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd’)Almost perfectly round leaves with intense waffling, puckering, heavy wax, colour close to blue berries. WOW! NEW $35.00 'Bobbie Sue’ (Owens, '94) Medium. 16" high x 46" wide. Dark green with a wide pure white margin, slightly rippled. Heavy substance. Pale lavender, tubular flowers have striping on the inside. $13.00 ‘Boracay' PPAF, CPVRAF (Jan van den Top/Danny Van Eechaute 2008) Medium. Sport of Captain Kirk. Unusual complex leaf pattern. Green leaf becomes variegated with watermark effect. $22.00 'Bottom Line’ (Jim Anderson, NR) Extra-large. A sport of 'Sum and Substance' with a shiny green centre and a wide gold edge. Vigorous growth rate. Give it lots of room to show off! $15.00 'Boyz Toy’ (Sheer) Mini. This sassy plant which emerges bright chartreuse with pointy little red leaf tips. As the red fades on the tips, the slightly glossy leaves turn bright yellow and in July it sends up brassy scapes. Ultraviolet flowers in abundance. Leaves have good substance and the compact clump has a vigorous growth rate. Will tolerate sun and colours up best with a few hours of direct sun. $16.00 'Brass Ring’ (Lydell 00) Medium. This attractive hosta displays broad, rounded, corrugated leaves of good substance. Yellow margins jet towards the green centre of each beautifully variegated leaf. Light lavender flowers. $20.00 'Brave Attempt’ (Bill Silvers, 2007) Medium sized mound of blue-green leaves streaked with creamy yellow. Very impressive hostas with good substance a fast growth rate. $50.00 'Bridal Falls' PPAF (van den Top) A variegated sport of the multiple award winning solid green Hosta ‘Niagara Falls’. This large hosta forms an attractively rounded mound of cascading green leaves with pale yellow to creamy white margins. The heart-shaped leaves are edged in pretty pie crust waves and have deeply impressed veins just like its parent. Light lavender flowers appear in midsummer. NEW $20.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 6 'Bridal Veil’ (Bob Hird 03) Medium. Cascading, rippled green leaves, outlined by a demure wavy creamy margin. Very pale lavender flowers. $14.00 ‘Bridegroom' (Benedict/Gowen 90) Medium. This uniquely shaped, twisted hosta has shiny dark green leaves with twisted tips that turn upward. Purple bell-shaped flowers in midsummer. Truly an intriguing hosta - for the collector! Recipient of the '04 AHS Alex J. Summers Distinguished Merit Award! $15.00 'Bright Lights (Aden/Klehm) Small. A reversed 'tokudama Flavocircinalis'. Bright yellow with blue margin, medium size. Heavy substance. Gold with bluish border. White flowers in June. An outstanding plant. $10.00 'Broad Band’ (Livingston) This showy large hosta forms a wide clump of attractive heart shaped leaves with creamy yellow to creamy white margins that jet into the dark green centre. The extra wide, show margins are what set this hosta apart from the others. Near white flowers are produced mid to late summer. $18.00 'Brother Stefan’ (O. Petryszyn 98) Large. This beauty is simply one of the best from Olga. It boasts large, nearly round, heavily corrugated gold leaves with a wide dark green margin. Near white flowers top the thick leaves in early summer. A spectacular hosta that will stand out in your garden. $20.00 ‘Brutus' (D. Beilstein 2007) Giant upright clump. 36" high X 65" wide. Huge, dark green leaves which are a little unruly. Purple flowers in early summer on tall scapes. Makes an impressive specimen if raised above ground level. 'Brutus' is a beast! $22.00 ‘Bubbatini' Small. 10” high x 25” wide. It forms a low, dense mound of blue-green foliage of outstanding substance and colour intensity. It is a selected seedling out of a cross of a gold sport of ‘Blue Dimples’ X ‘Shining Tot’. Leaves are 4 ½” long by 2 ½” wide; pale purple flowers on 10-20” scapes in August. $15.00 ‣ Blue Ivory ‣ Blue Mouse Ears ‣ Blue Barron ! ‣ Broad Band www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ 905-449-5906 Blueberry Muffin Page 7 'Calico Mouse’ (M. Zilis) Mini - Small. 5" tall x 12" wide. Round with heavy substance, blue leaves have gold streaked leaves circled by a golden margin. Lavender flowers on short scapes. This little gem is very limited. NEW $45.00 ‘Cameo’ (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 02) Mini. H. 'Cameo' is the last in the series of variegated miniature hostas derived from 'Baby Bunting'. ‘Cameo’ is the reverse variegation pattern of 'Pandora's Box'. It has tiny round green leaves edged with a creamy-white margin. Tiny lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. Looks great in a trough or rock garden, in the shaded woodland garden. $15.00 ‘Candy Dish’ (Summers, Wrede) Medium. Good substance, shiny, dark green . and lots of ruffles on a broad leaf held by purple petioles creates a stunning display. Heavy substance. If you love piecrust edges, you’ll love this! $20.00 ‘Captain Kirk’ (Brill 99) Medium. 18” high x 36”’ wide, sport of 'Gold Standard' has wide gold centre that turns ivory with dark green margins. Nice contrast in colours. Heavier substance than parent. Lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta holds it colour all summer. Outstanding specimen! $16.00 ‘Captain's Adventure’ (Heemskerk, NR) This is one very special variegated sport of H. 'Captain Kirk'. There is a green stroke between margin and leaf centre that looks if it has been painted. Fantastic pattern. $25.00 ‘Carriage Wheels’ (Summers NR) Medium., 16” high x 20” wide, gold centred, round leaves have an irregular solid blue-green margin. Unusual colour pattern and heavy substance. $15.00 ‘Cathedral Windows’ (Hansen) Large. Sport of H. ‘Stained Glass’. Vigorous grower with heart-shaped leaves that have a radiant golden centre between the very wide dark green border. Bright filtered light will give the best colouration. Large, fragrant near-white flowers will top the clump in late summer. stunning! $18.00 ‘Catherine’ (Gerard Heemskerk, NR) Sport of June. Looks much like H. 'Touch of Class'. Colouring is a dusty blue with lemon yellow centres. Grows well and stays in a neat mound. $20.00 ‘Centre of Attention' (John Kulpa, 1999) A 'Sea Prize' hybrid with shiny, rounded leaves, with narrow white centre and wide green margins. Pale lavender flowers. Good appearance, wonderful colour, above average substance and rapid growth rate. $18.00 ‘Cerveza’ (Zilis) Medium. 20” high x 45” wide. Sport of H. ‘Avocado’ is amber gold, thick substance and fragrant flowers. Pale lavender flowers. Rapid growth rate. $18.00 ‘Chain Lightning’ (Ward 99) Medium. 16” high by 30” wide. Leaves are 8” long by 5” wide; dark green-margined with a creamy white centre, good substance. Lavender flowers in July. Excellent contrast between the leaf margin and centre. Wonderful white-centred cultivar from Dick & Jane Ward. $22.00 'Charlotte's Web’ (Doug Belstein/Mark Zilis/M. Vanous 2009) Smallcolour. Streaked sport of H. 'Chi-Town Classic'. A small streaked breader. $35.00 ‘Cheatin Heart’ (W.Zumbar,1995) Mini. This cute hosta forms a small mound of gold heart-shaped leaves. We have this in a rock garden and it looks great. Lavender flowers top the clump in summer. $12.00 ‘Cherish’ (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) Mini. 4” high x 8” wide. A sport from 'Baby Bunting'. Makes a miniature clump of round, blue-green leaves with an attractive, creamy-yellow centre surrounded by a wide, blue-green border. Lavender blooms. Looks great in a rock garden or border. Cherish it! $14.00 ‘Cherry Berry’ (Lachman 91) Medium., 12” high x 22” wide, beautiful white centred hosta with a green margin. Lance shaped leaves. Light purple flowers in late July on red flower scapes that reach 32" in height. Seed pods turn red. $15.00 ‘Cherry Tart’ (A. Scheer, NR) Small. Prominent ‘lipstick red’ leaf petioles, emerges bright chartreuse and brightens even more to a glowing yellow. Wedge shaped leaves. Lavender flowers midsummer. Viable seed. $18.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 8 'Cherry Tomato’ (Walters Gardens) Mini. This is the tetraploid form of H. ‘Cherry Berry’ that stays small, grows well and has good substance. Long lance-shaped leaves have a creamy white centre surrounded by dark green borders and are topped with dark lavender flowers in July. Great addition to your mini collection. $18.00 ‘Chesapeake Bay’ (O. Petryszyn, 04) Large. New blue hosta from Olga. Large clump of “oyster-shaped” blue leaves that are topped with near-white flowers in midsummer. $16.00 'Childhood Fantasy’ (Livingston) Medium. Long, pointed thick blue leaves have a twisted tip and a fantastic wavy margin. Stunning clump with a sense of motion! $22.00 'China Girl’ (Scheer) Medium. Another new introduction from Alttara Scheer. This is a cross of H.’ Maya Kingsnake’ and H. ‘Funny Cide’ from Ron Livingston. Shiny green leaves on deep red petioles. Semi vase-shape clump. $24.00 'Church Mouse’ (Walters Gardens, Inc.) 8" high x 14" wide. This sport of the multiple award winning ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ can easily be distinguished from its parent by its coarsely wavy leaves. It forms a cute miniature clump of blue-green to green leaves and matures into a small, compact mound that is just the right size for troughs or the front of the border. Like its parent, this one also has leaves of thick substance. Perfectly proportioned scapes carry the lavender flowers in early summer. NEW $20.00 'Cinnamon Sticks’ (R Herold NR) Medium. Upright hosta with round, glaucous, green leaves with white backs, heavily substance, and stay green well into fall. Lavender flowers in September. Cinnamon red petioles. Used for breeding red petioles. $14.00 'Citratini' (Zilis) Small-size. 8" high x 20" wide. Leaves are 3 ½” long x 2 ½” wide; foliage emerges bright gold, changing to shiny green by late summer; slightly wavy and have good substance. Pale purple flowers in August. $15.00 ‘Clifford’s Forest Fire’ (Clifford) Medium, sport of H. 'Sagae’, blue-green leaves have very wide jetting yellow margins turning to cream in summer. Lavender flowers. $14.00 ‘Clifford’s Stingray’ (Clifford) Medium. Thick leaves have a wide dark green border surrounding an irregular white centre that resembles a feather. Attractive plant and different from other white centred hostas on the market. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Climax’ (L.G.Jones, 00) Large. 26" high x 40" wide. upright hosta with thick, corrugated. dark green leaves, edged by a very wide, bright gold border. Broadly ovate with arching at the tip of the leaves. $15.00 ‘Clovelly’ (Terpening) Medium. Beautiful green leaves with extraordinary piecrust edges. One of the best ruffled edges yet! The leaves have wonderful substance and are held horizontally creating an open and airy clump. From afar, you can identify this hosta! Pale lavender flowers. Winner of the Mildred Seaver Award. $20.00 ‘Coconut Custard’ (Solberg 2007) Small. 6” high X 14” wide. This little yellow hosta has heart-shaped leaves that are frosted with lots of white wax in spring, making it rich and creamy. Top that off with bright purple petioles that extend up into the leaf. Well proportioned, frosted yellow scapes with pretty orchid-coloured flowers. $20.00 'Cold Heart’ (Scheer) …of FOoSF fame! Medium. Emerging like frosted lime popsicles, H. 'Cold Heart' has rippled and serrated edges on heart shaped leaves with snow white backs. In shade, it maintains it's frosted lime colour and in sun the frost will melt and these hearts will glow with renewed passion. Very intriguing! Love the colour. $25.00 ‘Colour Festival’ (Van Eechaute) Medium. This wonderful sport from H. ’Enterprise’ really stands out. It has a striking yellow line between the white centre and the dark green border. This new introduction from Danny Van Eechaute is an outstanding tri-coloured hosta. Lavender flowers are held on creamy white scapes. $25.00 ‘Colour Glory’ (Aden, 80) Large. 26” high x 50” wide, thick, corrugated, chartreuse centre with wide, irregular blue-green margins. Some streaking. Does well in light sun. $15.00 ‘Coloured Hulk’ (Heemskerk, NR) Medium. This hosta is the reverse of H. 'Anne'. Thick, slighly cupped leaves have a wide dark green edge with a lighter lime green centre. Lavender flowers. $20.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 9 ‘Confused Angel’ (Van Eechaute) Medium to Large. Large heart-shaped leaves with irregular yellow streaks that turn to a creamy-white. One of the nicest streaked sports of H. 'Blue Angel’. $55.00 ‘Continental Divide’ (Olga Petryszyn/M. Groothuis 2008) Giant. Deeply veined gracefully arching mound with 3 distinct colours in the leaves. The centre gets lighter, margin gets darker as season progresses. Tall vase shaped with unusual colouring. Very deep ribbing and ruffled edge makes this giant hosta stand out in your garden. These are 2nd year tissue culture hostas. NEW $22.00 ‘Cookie Crumbs’ (Solberg, Zilis 2002) Mini. 5" high X 10" wide. Clean white-margined mini This very flat mound of green heart-shaped leaves has a surprisingly wide white margin. Purple flowers in June. Sport of 'Tiny Tears’. $15.00 'Cool as a Cucumber' PPA (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Large. 28" tall x 40" wide. Gorgeous sport of H. 'Cascades'. Forms a large, showy clump of long, tapered leaves with bright green margins and clear white centres. Notably upright in youth, maturing into gracefully arching mound. Creamy white scapes carry light lavender flowers. $20.00 'Copa Cabana’ (Terpening) Small. An exciting plant features small rounded leaves of glowing gold and was liked well enough by the AHS Judges at First Look to receive a Best of Section ribbon in the Seedling Category. $15.00 ‘Corn Belt’ (Jim Anderson, NR) Large., 24” high x 40” wide - Spectacular sport of H. ‘Jimmy Cracked Corn’ with an emerald green edge. This is from Winterberry Farms in Georgia. WOW - this is a must have!! $15.00 ‘Country Mouse’ (Hansen) Mini. 3" high x 8" wide. This adorable miniature hosta has perfect heart-shaped blue leaves with nice, clean white margins. Lavender flowers. Cute mini is not from the H. Blue Mouse Ears family. $16.00 ‘Cracker Crumbs’ (R. Solberg, 2002) Mini. This fast growing sport of 'Shiny Penny' features wavy chartreuse-yellow leaves edged with a narrow green margin. Tiny lavender flowers top the 12-inch wide clump in midsummer. A nice addition to the popular group of miniature hostas. $14.00 'Cranberry Wine’ (Sisson) Small-medium. H. ‘Cranberry Wine’ is a seedling from ‘Cinnamon Sticks’ x ‘Tequila Sunrise’. Bright yellow leaves become chartreuse. Pointed leaves are shiny, very wavy and have wonderful substance. The petioles turn cranberry. Purple flowers top dark cranberry scapes. $22.00 'Curly Fries’ (Solberg 2008) ('Pineapple Upsidedown Cake’ seedling) - Small (5" X 16") Leaves are stiff as a board. Award winning and a unique hosta. Best grown in half a day of sun, its highly ruffled narrow leaves change from green to yellow and then fade to near white. Deep purple scapes topped with lavender flowers. Great container plant or grows very well in the garden. $20.00 ‣ Curly Fries www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ Cameo 905-449-5906 ‣ Church Mouse ! Page 10 'Dance with Me’ (Hans Hansen/Shady Oaks 2002) Medium-Large. Mound shape. This is from H. Summer Music. Yellow heart-shaped, heavy textured leaves are framed with dark green margins. Pale lavender flowers in late summer. $17.00 'Dancing Mouse’ (Fransen) Mini. Marco Fransen brings us a new Blue Mouse Ears sport! This one is quite distinctive as it has the same thick blue-green leaves as it’s parent but has a wavy yellowish-green border that darkens to a pale green as the season progresses. The wavy border and unique colour combination makes this one different from the other ‘mice’. Lavender flowers. NEW $20.00 ‘Dancing Queen’ (K. Terpening, 05) Large. Bright yellow wedge-shaped leaves have a wonderful rippled edge. Topped with lavender flowers midsummer. Vigorous growth. Large yellow hosta with an exceptional pie-crusted edge. It starts out a bright yellow and maintains good colour and then turns a very pale yellow late in the season. Topped with pale lavender flowers in midsummer. Wonderful introduction from Kent Terpening, a member of FOoSF! $17.00 ‘Dancing Stars’ PPAF (Walters Gardens/Amy Bergeron 2009) 24” high x 36” wide. This great new hosta has all the wonderful qualities of its parent (H. ‘Dancing in the Rain’ PP15977), including a crisp white centre and sharply contrasting blue-green margins. This new introduction is a stronger grower with wider margins and foliage of much thicker substance. The attractive foliage forms a large mound topped with light lavender flowers in midsummer. $18.00 ‘Deep Blue Sea’ (Charlie Seaver, 1994) Medium-Large. This hybrid out of H. 'Blue Moon' is slightly pointed, intensely corrugated, dark leaf with heavy glaucous bloom. Flowers are near white and closed. $15.00 ‘Deja Blu’ (Walters Gardens) Sport of H. 'Blue Boy'; Blue-green foliage & yellow margin; Cream lightning-bolt pattern between the centre and the margin. $14.00 ‘Deliverance’ (T. Avent, 2005) M Hybrid of Hosta longissima 'Swoosh', 'Red Neck Heaven' and 'Elvis Lives'. The unusual pattern of the blue-green leaves shows off a yellow margin along with yellow stripes throughout the entire clump of leaves. Lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. $15.00 ‘Delona's Smile’ (Solberg 2013) (['Kinkaku' F2 seedling X Hercules] F2) Small, (10" X 16”). This very yellow cutie has heavy substance and is sun tolerant. Bright and cheery addition to your mini garden! NEW $20.00 ‘Desert Mouse’ (van den Top, NR) From Europe comes this wonderful addition to your “Mouse Ear” collection. Same thick leaves of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’. This one is a sport of H.’One Iota Supreme’ with creamy centre in spring that turn white later in spring. Bluegreen margins. $20.00 'Designer Genes’ (Arthur Wrede 2005) Medium. Brilliant yellow leaves with stunning red petioles make this hosta a real knockout. It will definitely make a show! $19.00 'Devil’s Advocate’ (Walter’s Gardens) Giant. 36” high x 46” wide. This big and beautiful new variegated sport of ‘Blue Angel’ grows quickly to form a giant, upright mound of huge, rugose leaves. In the spring, the leaves are dark blue-green with green margins. As the season progresses, the variegation intensifies and becomes quite showy with apple green margins and a blue-green centre. White flowers on 4’ scapes in midsummer. Use this giant showy hosta as a specimen in your shade garden. $20.00 ‘Dewed Steel’ (Van Eechaute) Medium. Unique aqua-blue leaves have a heavy glaucous bloom. Upright vase-shaped clump topped with lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Dick Ward’ (Hatfield, 91) Medium to Large sized. 16” high x 30” wide. This is a sport of H. ‘Zounds'. The leaf centre is bright gold with a dark green margin. Leaves are rounded, corrugated and of heavy substance. Does not burn in the sun. Award Winner! $15.00 ‘Dinky Donna’ (Heemskerk) Small-Medium. Sport from H. ‘Radiant Edger’ with unusual variegation. It has thick leaves with a wide dark green border that streak to the yellowgold centre. Lavender flowers. $18.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 11 ‘Dixie Chick’ (Avent, 99) Small., (H. 'Masquerade' x H. 'Invincible'). Blue-green, arrowshaped leaves with very narrow, ivory border. Pale lavender flower. $12.00 ‘Dixie Chickadee’ (T. Advent, NR) Mini. 6" high x 12" wide. This is a reverse sport of H. 'Dixie Chick' (Hosta 'Masquerade' x H. 'Invincible'). Thick, waxy leaves are creamy yellow, edged in dark green with green flecks. Late summer large lavender flowers on 12" scapes. Really unique. Moderately fast growing. $15.00 ‘Dorset Clown’ (Benedict) Small. Highly sought after breeding plant from Dr. Herb Benedict since it became known in the early ‘90’s. One of Dr, Benedict’s 5th generation seedlings turned out to be a real winner. 'Dorset Clown' has thick blue leaves and are heavily streaked with a creamy-yellow. Slow growing. This hosta is fertile and is known to produce small, thick-substanced, variegated seedlings. $45.00 ‘Dragon’s Eye’ ( Lefever, Solberg 08) (‘Riptide’ seedling) Large., 22” high x 36” wide. This large hosta has frosty, undulating gray-green leaves with tall purple petioles. The back of the leaves are a very waxy white. Lavender flowers appear on waxy purple scapes in August. Sets seed. $20.00 ‘Dragon Fire’ (Lefever, Solberg 05) (‘Riptide’ seedling) – Large. 26” high x 48” wide. This is the rare, very large red-petioled hosta hybridizers crave. Its large blue-green wax coated leaves are reminiscent of the shape of ‘Dragon Wings’ also from Wyatt Lefever. Purple scapes with lavender flowers in July top off this medieval beast. $25.00 ‘Dragon Tails’ (Zumbar) Mini, 5” high x 8” wide. This bright yellow mini requires a fair bit of light to accentuate the tight rippling along the narrow leaf margins but too much will bleach it white. It makes a cute little clump. Pale purple flowers. $15.00 ‣ ‣ ! ! Dancing Mouse Dancing Queen ‣ Dragon’s Tails ‣ Dancing Stars ‣ Dragon Fire ‘Earth Angel’ (Hans Hansen 02) Large., 16” high x 40” wide - Variegated form of H. ‘Blue Angel'. Large heart shaped, pointed blue-green leaves with creamy white border. Pale www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 12 lavender flowers. Fabulous!! HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2009 $15.00 ‘El Nino’ (P. Warmerdam 03) Medium., 18” high x 24” wide. Thick, very blue leaves with bright-white margins. A lovely sport of H. ‘Halcyon'. Lavender flower. $16.00 ‘Eleanor Lachman’ (Lachman 1995) Small. Round leaves with creamy white centre and wide, dark green margins. Substance is above average and medium lavender flowers. Needs a fair amount of light but not hot afternoon sun. $20.00 ‘Elvis Lives’ (Avent, 95) Large 18" high x 36" wide, lavender flowers. Narrow blue slightly rippled leaves arch down with a wavy margin. Strong growth rate forming a dense mound. For all you Elvis fans!! $15.00 ‘Emerald Charger’ (Zilis 2010) Medium. 20” high by 45” wide. Sport of H. Stained Glass with a wider bright green margin and heavier substance than its parent. Wavy gold leaves with bright green margins. Fragrant, pale lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Empress Wu’ PP20774 CPBRAF (Skaggs) Giant. Seedling from h. ‘Big John’ is one big hosta!! It has huge dark green leaves have deeply impressed veins and incredible substance. In 5 or 6 years a mature clump can reach 4 1/2’ tall. Pale lavender flowers on 5’ scapes in midsummer. Empress Wu was named in honour of arguable the most powerful woman in world history. She was the only female emperor in China. $20.00 ‘Erotica' (Van Eechaute) Medium. Outstanding new sport from H. Kiwi Full Monty’ comes to us from Belgium! Blue-green leaves with softer green centre. Thick white line outlines the centre lighter green. Lavender flowers. Only a few available NEW $35.00 ‘Eternal Flame’ (Hans Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 1999) Medium. This selection of 'Whirlwind' was named because the centre variegation holds its white variegation better in the landscape. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. One of the most stunning hostas of all time. $18.00 'Extasy' PPAF (Hans Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 1999) Small-Medium. The creamywhite wedged-shaped leaves are margined with a wide, blue-green edge. Flashy variegation and upright growth habit, it’s suitable for specimen use. Lavender flowers. $16.00 'Eye Declare’ PP18466 (Walters Gardens/A. Bergeron 2005) The brightest coloured hosta in springtime. Brilliant light yellow leaves with a deep green margin in spring; greens up a bit in summer. $15.00 ‣ Empress Wu ‣ Erotica ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 13 'Faithful Heart’ (Brill, 1999) Mini 6" high x 12" wide. A sport of H. 'Cheatin Heart'. Small, rounded leaves have wavy margins and are held on red speckled petioles. Young leaves have wide, green margins that jet deeply into the bright yellow centre. As the leaves mature, the green margins narrow and lighten in colour while the yellow centre expands and lightens to creamy yellow. Use in troughs or other containers where its unique foliage can be observed up close. Pale lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Fantabulous’ (Elslager, 99) Dark green leaves are edged with a wide creamy-white margins that are slightly rippled. Lavender flowers. Forms a 3' wide clump of dark green foliage. The leaves are surrounded by a truly wide creamy-white border. $14.00 ‘Fatal Attraction’ (Gowen/Olson 99) Medium., 18” high x 24” wide. Green dagger-like leaves sharply edged with creamy-yellow margin changing to white. Deep veins. $15.00 'Fickle Blue Jeans’ (Ed Elslager 2000) Medium-Large. 23" tall. Upright, STREAKED blue-green, yellow, and cream, round, corrugated, cupped, and wavy foliage. Many nice seedlings--streaked blues with white backs. There is a high percentage of variegated seedlings produced from this as a parent plant. $75.00 ‘Final Summation’ (Solberg, 2008) Large. 20” high x 60” wide. Sport of ‘Sum and Substance’. This fine hosta has shiny giant, slightly cupped, very round, yellow leaves with dark green-edge. The margin that starts all-green in the beginning of the season. Lavender flowers. $18.00 'Final Victory’ (Danny Van Eechaute) Large. Tetrapoloid of H. Victory. Wider border and thicker leaf will sure make this beauty stand out. Only a few available in 2013. $25.00 ‘Fingerprint’ 24" high by 48" wide, sport of 'Paul's Glory' with no two leaves the same. A deep green line separates the leaf edge from the centre, creating an interesting "watermark" effect. Foliage changes from greenish in the centre with a gold edge to gold in the centre with a light green margin. For the collector! $25.00 'Fire and Brimstone’ (Zilis/Solberg 2003) Medium-Large. Yellow, white and green streaks thru this blue-grey sport of H. Guardian Angel. Streaks vary year to year. White flowers. $30.00 ‘Fire and Ice’ (Hansen/Shady Oaks 99) Small. 10” high x 15” wide, this is a very showy sport of H. 'Patriot' with pure white centres with very dark green margins streaking towards the middle of the leaf. Leaves are heavy substance making this slug resistant. Slow growing. Lavender flowers. H. 'Fire and Ice' does best in morning sun or filtered shade!! $17.00 ‘Fireworks’ (Walters Gardens 01) Small sized, Narrow margin sport of ‘Loyalist’, stiff, upright foliage. Creamy white centres with dark green margins. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘First Frost’ (P. Scolnik/B. Solberg, 02) Medium.,14"high x 36" wide. Sport of 'Halcyon'. Foliage changes from blue centred with gold margin to dark green with creamy margin. Good in containers. Named because it looks great until autumns ‘first frost’. HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2010. $15.00 'Flash Forward’ (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Medium. 14" high x 20" wide. A beautiful sport of H. 'Deja Blu' with more pronounced variegation. Blue-green to medium green leaves display chartreuse margins which lighten thru the season. Develops a characteristic white lightning bolt between the centre and margin. Light lavender flowers. NEW $20.00 ‘Fleet Week’ (Scheer) Large to very large sized. This upright mounding blue hosta has graceful rippled edges. The plant has an exciting presence that draws the eye and holds it. A ‘Niagara Falls’ hybrid. Fast growing, excellent substance. Palest lavender fertile flowers are held on semi-pendant scapes. Give this one a prominent space in your garden to show off its graceful form. $22.00 ‘Flemish Angel’ (Van Eechaute) Large. Sport of H. 'Confused Angel'. Large blue-green leaves with a pale yellow border in spring that turns white later in the season. 'Flemish Angel' can take a lot of morning sun without burning. Topped with white flowers. $22.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 14 ‘Flemish Sky’ (Van Eechaute 2004) Medium. This wonderful blue, wavy margined, hosta has white backed, wedge-shaped chalky-blue leaves. Lavender flowers. Very unique colouring! $15.00 'Foxfire Good Friday’ (Stephen Schulte 2010) Medium. 16" tall x 28" wide. Tissue culture sport of H. 'Foxfire Palm Sunday' with the same intense rubbery leaf texture. Chartreuse leaves with a fine green line extending into the leaf. Pale lavender flowers on 24" scapes. Fertile. $30.00 ‘Foxfire Night Skye ’PPAF (Shulte) VERY dark sport of ‘Edge of Night’ with wide cream to white margins-the contrast being striking in a large hosta. $22.00 ‘Foxfire Night Song’ OS (Shulte) Medium. Sport of ‘Summer Music’. This hosta is darker margined that the mother plant. $35.00 ‘Foxfire Palm Sunday’ PPAF (Schulte, NR) ‘Foxfire Palm Sunday’ seedling of an open pollination cross between pod parent H. ’Independence Day’ (not patented) and an unknown pollen parent. Unique ‘palm leaf’ variegation pattern within the leaf. ‘Vigorous growth characteristics and intense ‘rubbery’ leaf texture. Tissue culture has shown the unique features of ‘Foxfire Palm Sunday’ are stable and have reproduced true to type in successive generations. Immature leaves can appear very ‘crumpled’ on juvenile plants. Stunning form. This powerful plant that has unmistakable 'presence' in the garden. Looking fabulous! The size on these is amazing. You will not be disappointed! $35.00 ‘Foxfire Resurrection’ (Schulte, NR) Sport of H. Foxfire Palm Sunday’ with wider centres. Same thick substance. NEW $TBA ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ (Aden, 82) Medium., 18” high x 22” wide. The leaves are bright apple green with a creamy yellow margin. This is a real showy hosta with fragrant trumpet-like white flowers. Our hummingbirds really love this fabulous hosta! $12.00 ‘Fragrant Dream’ (Marco Fransen/Jan van den Top 00) Large. 25” high x 30” wide. This shiny, beautiful hosta is a sport of H. Fragrant Bouquet, with darker green leaves. The margins are a much more vibrant yellow turning to a creamy white later in the season. If you love fragrant, long tubular white flowers, this is a must. $15.00 'Fran Godfrey’ (Richard and Mary Ford 2004) Very large plant which sported from H. 'Sum and Substance'. Same chartreuse yellow leaves as parent but with a slightly rippled darker green margin, moderately corrugated. As the season passes the centre will lighten and the margin becomes darker. Pale lavender flowers $24.00 ‘Frances Williams’ (Williams, 86) Giant. 32” high x 50” wide. This hosta needs lots of space to truly show off the beautiful round, puckered, blue-green leaves with wide yellow margins. Sun will burn the edges. $10.00 ‘Francheska’ (Livingston, NR) Medium. Pointed green leaves have a blue-green cast. Nice wide yellow border that turns creamy-white. Leaves have good substance, are somewhat wavy and make a dense, upright clump. Near-white flowers. $15.00 'Frank Lloyd Wright’ (Goodenough, NR) Giant. 31" tall x 3' wide. Upright, outstanding hosta.large steel-blue wavy leaves come to a tapered point that turns downward and are held horizontally atop strong petioles creating a vase-shaped clump. Near white flowers appear midseason. (Outrageous x open cross). Leaves are held very upright on tall strong petioles. Magnificent clump needs some space to show it off! $20.00 ‘Friends’ (B. Scott, G. R. Goodwin 2007) Small. 6” high x 15” wide. Narrow yellow leaves are wavy and slightly twisted. Fast growing with bright lavender flowers. Perfect to share with your friends! $12.00 'Frisian Pride’ (Bate Aukema) Medium. Even the pods are beautiful! Just had to get beauty for you! Long yellow-gold leaves reach upward, outward and back down to the ground creating a dense mound that you will see from across the garden. The edges of the leaves are rippled from the petioles down to a long pointed tip that further adds elegance to the clump. Best colour is obtained if the plant gets some late afternoon sun. Pale lavender flowers will contrast perfectly. $25.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 15 'Frisian Waving Steel' (Bate Aukema NR) Medium. Extremely thick blue-green leaves have rippled margins. Lavender flowers in midsummer. $30.00 'Frosted Frolic’ (Livingston NR) Small. Blue-green leaves sport a wide creamy-yellow border with some streaking. Thick leaves are held rigid and somewhat upright. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Frosted Jade’ (Maroushek 78) Giant. 30” high x 60” wide. Giant, heart-shaped, dark green leaves with pure white margin. This stunning hosta looks better with age. $14.00 ‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (Zilis & E.&J.Deckert) Miniature to Small. 7” high x 18” wide. Adorable, white edged sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’. Blue-green to dark green centre with a wide creamy white margin (emerges yellow). Very thick substance. Dense clusters of purple flowers. Add this to your collection of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ sports!! $18.00 ‘Fruit Punch’ (Dean 99) Medium. Watermelon petioles hold vibrant lemon-yellow leaves edged in blackberry for spring foliage. In time, changes bring wavy kiwi coloured, good substance. Grape-purple flowers edged in white. This one looks best grown in moderate shade and has proven to be a vigorous grower. $15.00 ‘Fulda’ (Klose) Small to medium. Lavender flowers top this hosta. Very good substance on this really blue leafed hosta. $15.00 ‘Funky Monkey’ (Scheer) Medium. Emerges chartreuse with deep red/black petioles, the colour extending high into the leaf veins on the undersides. As the season progresses, some leaves turn all gold, some leaf centres turn gold and the edges deepen to a lustrous green. Irregular borders are unlike any typical variegation. Shiny, good substance, sun tolerance, good growth rate, flowers deeply coloured and fertile. It creates exciting babies! $22.00 ‘Funny Mouse’ (Fransen) Mini. Another “mouse”! H. 'Funny Mouse' is the reverse variegation of H. 'Snow Mouse' so when the plants come back in the spring they will emerge with a clear white (not creamy) border surrounding a blue-green centred leaf and the border will be fairly wide. Great little plant lavender flowers. $20.00 ! ! ! ‣ Frank Lloyd Wright ‣ Foxfire Palm Sunday ‣ www.goldenbrookhostas.com Frisian Pride 905-449-5906 Page 16 ! ‘Galaxy’ (Lachman 1987) Medium-Large. This hosta has been used for breeding many fine hostas. Dark green, thick leaves with cream and yellow streaks. Irregular streaking. Each leaf is different. $45.00 ‘Georgia Sweetheart’ (Anderson, NR) Medium. 14" tall x 28" wide. A deep gold-centred sport of H. American Sweetheart. Much better colour than the parent, but will fade to cream by the end of the season. $18.00 ‘Ghost Master’ (Danny Van Eechute NR) Sport of H. 'Ghost Spirit’. Blue-green leaves have a white centre and where the colours crossover, a third colour of green develops. Pale lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Ghost Spirit’ (Isaacs 99) Medium. Irregularly misted and streaked sport of H. 'Valentine Lace'; misted centre changes to all-green by mid-summer/Blue-green margin. Does best in the shade. Lavender flowers. $16.00 'Giantland Sunny Mouse Ears' Seedling from H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'. Thick, medium gold, heart shaped leaves are 1 3/4"long by 1 3/4"wide with a slow growth rate. Pale purple flower on 8"scapes in early to mid July. THE FIRST GOLD MOUSE EARS!! $20.00 ‘Ginsu Knife’ (R. Solberg, 02) This is a unique hosta with wide, irregularly cream coloured margins with serrate margins and white fragrant flowers; the arching leaves have large undulations and some twisting. A mature clump is outstanding! $20.00 ‘Glamour' (Van Eechatute, NR) Small. Lance-shaped, creamy yellow to white leaves with a dark green variable margin that streaks to the centre. Interesting hybrid of 'Beatrice' and 'Hadspen Hawk'. Lavender flowers. Creamy seed pods on creamy scapes. $22.00 ‘Glitter' (Van Eechaute, NR) Large. Sport of H. 'Abiqua Recluse'. Large, puckered bluegreen. Fast growing. $12.00 ‘Glorious' (Ron Livingston, NR) Small. This hybrid from H. 'Raspberry Sorbet' is a small graceful plant that is fast growing and has thick, smooth, bright shiny undulating leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in the sun. Buds and bracts match the leaves in colour; the base of the buds and the length of the scapes are vibrant red and create a stunning contrast. After sporting lavender flowers the seed pods end up purplish-red also. $15.00 ‘Glory Hallelujah’ (Hans Hansen, 2007) This is a reverse variegated sport of the classic 'Paul's Glory'. Broadly heart-shaped leaves are dark blue-green and are margined with a yellow edge. Pale lavender flowers. Good grower. $15.00 'Gold Standard’ (Pauline Banyai 1976) Medium. 20" high x 36" wide. This ever popular classic hosta has leaf centres that emerge light green in the spring and become progressively more gold towards early summer; morning sun will enhance the gold colour. Lavender flowers. $12.00 ‘Golden Friendship’ (Gowen, 91) Medium. 14” high x 18” wide. This is a stunning upright hosta - beautiful clump of thick gold leaves that are deeply cupped. Lavender flowers midsummer. $16.00 'Golden Meadows' PPAF (van Elderen) Large. Sport from H. sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ with an outstanding colour combination. The leaves are light green with dark green margins and medium green streaks between the two colours. White flowers. $18.00 'Golden Needles’ Mini. 3” – 4” This new miniature sized hosta is an improved sport of ‘Silver Threads and Golden Needles’. Compared to its parent, this selection forms a more compact clump of yellow leaves with green streaks that are spread over the whole leaf rather than being concentrated just in the centre. It has very thick leaves for a miniature hosta which means it will have better slug resistance too. NEW $20.00 'Goodness Gracious’ PPAF CPBRAF (Walters Gardens/Amy Bergeron 2009) Medium. 20" tall x 24" wide. Thick, corrugated blue-green leaves are edged with a very wide golden border. Pale lavender flowers. A stunning beauty. Sport from H. 'Satisfaction'. $20.00 ‘Grand Tiara’ (Pollock 1991) Much wider margins than H. 'Golden Tiara’. Leaves have smooth, thick substance. Bell-shaped, purple striped flowers. $12.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 17 ‘Great Escape’ PP19003 (Medium) Sport of 'Halcyon'. 18" tall x 22 - 24" wide. Very intense oval shaped blue leaves with a wide creamy margin that turns to brilliant white. You will see a chartreuse edge between the blue centre and the white edge. Great substance. White flowers early summer. $18.00 ‘Green Mouse Ears' Mini. 6" high x 12" wide. Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'. Medium green. Small rounded, cupped thick, leaves. Lavender flowers on short stems. $12.00 ‘Gretchen's Grace’ (Sisson) Medium. H. ‘Gretchen's Grace’ is a seedling out of H. ‘Cinnamon Sticks’ x H. ‘Gilt by Association’ with elongated, arching, blue-green leaves that form a beautiful graceful mound. Kathy Sisson is a new hybridizer and is producing some great work! $25.00 ‘Guacamole’ (Solberg, 94) Large. 18” high x 24” wide. large mound of glossy, round, gold leaves with a dark green margin; fast grower; large, fragrant, light lavender flowers in August. A sport of 'Fragrant Bouquet’. HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2002 $15.00 ‘Guardian Angel’ (Thompson, 95) Large. 28” high x 60” wide. White centred early in the spring, turning greener during the season, ending with a medium green misty centre with a blue margin. A variegated sport of ‘Blue Angel'. White flowers in midsummer. $18.00 ‘Gypsy Rose’ (Jim Anderson, NR) A sport of H. Striptease which is very similar in all respects. H. Gypsy Rose has a creamy gold centre with a distinctive white band around the centre. H. ‘Gypsy Rose’ makes a somewhat smaller plant than Striptease. $15.00 ‣ Great Escape Guardian Angel ‣ ‣ Golden Needles ‣ Golden Meadows ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ ! ! 905-449-5906 Ginsu Knife Page 18 ‘Hacksaw’ (Livingston, NR) Small. Rapid growing plant has long narrow, tapered leaves that are intensely rippled and serrated. Yellow to light green leaves. Sun tolerant. Lavender flowers. Extremely fertile both ways. Cross of H. 'Atom Smasher' x H. ‘Stiletto'. Winner of the William and Eleanor Lachman Award! $16.00 ‘Half & Half’ (Naylor Creek Nursery) Medium. This is a sport of H. ‘Lakeside Cupcake’, the difference being that ‘Half and Half’ emerges with a pure white centre that remains throughout the season. Thick leaves have a very dark green border and show a third light green colour where there is overlap. Low growing clump. Many of the leaves twist at the end of the petioles creating a more disorganized look. Lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Hands Up’ PPAF (Fransen) Small. A unique hosta. Tetraploid of H. ‘Praying Hands’. Very thick rubber-like leaves with creamy-yellow to white border. Dense clump topped with lavender flowers. Back for 2014! $20.00 ‘Hanky Panky’ (Hans Hansen/Shady Oaks 04) Medium. A natural sport of H. 'Striptease’ that emerges in the spring with dark green leaves edged in a lime green. A thin ivory line separates the centre from the margin. Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. $15.00 'Happy Dayz’ (Naylor Creek Nursery) Medium. 18" high x 32" wide. This is a sport from H. 'Orange Marmalade' found several years ago at Naylor Creek Nursery. The leaves are thicker and the bluish-green border is wider than the parent. The leaf centre is a bright yellow but fades to a parchment colour and shows some variability from plant to plant. Put this in the “unique and interesting to look at category” as it will be different. NEW $20.00 ‘Heat Wave’ (Jan van den Top) Medium. This is a sport from H. 'Bright Lights'. It has very thick, leather-like leaves with a chartreuse-yellow centre and a very wide blue-green border. The plant is very vigorous and holds its looks throughout and to the very end of the season. Topped with lavender flowers. Takes quite a bit of sun. $15.00 ‘Her Eyes Were Blue’ (Dean) Small-Medium. 12” high. This hosta is named for the mother of the past AHS President Mary Schwartzbauer. Leaves are intensely silver-blue bordering on a steel-gray colour and are heavily rippled and lightly serrated. Leaf tip twists and curves downward. Good substance. Lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘Hercules’ (Goffery/Summers, NR) Giant. Massive clump of large heart shaped blue leaves. Grows rapidly. Late in the season the leaves turn dark green. White Flowers. Worthy of its name! $15.00 ‘Hi Ho Silver’ (Walters Gardens) Small. Lance-shaped leaves with some ruffling on this wide white margined sport of H. ‘Ginko Craig…makes a small clump and maintains that “cute” look. Flowers are dark purple. $15.00 ‘Hideout’ (Leonard Jones) - (Sport of 'Hidden Cove') - Mini, (4.5" X 11") This little fella has very curly, white-centred, narrow dark green leaves that appear to be in constant motion. It is a fast growing hosta that favours some cool sun and plenty of water. A great container plant, it blooms in June and July with lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘High Tide’ (Hansen/Shady Oaks) Medium. 16" high x 36" wide. White centred sport of H. 'June'. Emerges in spring with a narrow, yellow centre which widens and brightens to white by midsummer. Wide, blue margins. Pale lavender flowers open just above the mound of foliage in late summer. Small and slow growing, but a fantastic specimen. Very classy hosta! Slug resistant and sun tolerant. $16.00 'Holy Mole’ (Hans Hansen/Tony Advent 2003) Sport of H. 'Guacamole'. Darker than other hostas in this family. Wide 2" border of very dark green with chartreuse centre. Thick leaves. Vigorous. Near white flowers. $18.00 ‘Holy Mouse Ears’ Mini. 6” high x 16” wide, TC sport out of ‘Royal Mouse Ears’. Fantastic white-centred mini with a good growth rate. Dense cluster of purple flowers in July on short scapes. Add this to your collection of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ sports! $16.00 ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 19 ‘Hot Air Balloon’ (Goodenough, NR) Giant. Gold with huge uniquely shaped leaves. Vigorous grower, produces some yellow/gold seedlings. The very wide and deep set veins have a stitched effect. 'Hot Air Balloon' is fertile and passes gold on. With parents like H. Outrageous and Sum and Substance, you know this will be great! NEW $20.00 ’Hot Kiss’ (Van Eechaute NR) Large. Sport of H. Kiwi Full Monty. Blue-green leaves with a dark yellow centre that is surrounded by a white line. Lavender flowers. NEW $35.00 'Hudson Bay' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc.) 24" high x 24" wide. Wide bright blue margin and apple green jetting contrast nicely with the creamy white centre all season long. The leaves are heavy substance and exhibit good slug resistance. Forms a large mound of attractive folliage topped with near-white flowers in early summer. $18.00 'Humpback Whale’ (Seaver NR) Giant. 3' high x 7' wide. This giant forms a massive, dome-shaped mound of blue-green, corrugated, heart-shaped leaves. It is bluest in the spring. Blue-green scapes with white, bell shaped flowers in early summer. $18.00 ‣ Humpback Whale ‣ ‣ ‣ Hi Ho Silver ! ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com Hot Kiss ! Hacksaw ‣ ! 905-449-5906 Happy Dayz Page 20 ‘Ice Cream’ (Rossing, 98) Small. 10" high x 10" wide, pale lavender flowers. This sport of 'Vanilla Cream' has a deep green centre and gold margin. $10.00 ‘Ice Follies’ PPAF (Meyer) Medium. Sport of H. ‘Antioch’. Dark green leaves, wide creamy border that turns white over time. Best located in bright morning light. Does not like the hot intense afternoon sun. Lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘Ice Prancer’ (R. Sawyer, NR) Medium to Large. This seedling of Hosta 'Reptillian' features very think wedge-shaped frosty blue leaves with beautiful ripples along the margin and an exaggerated leaf tip. Slug resistant foliage, architectural beauty and grace. Light lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘Illicit Affair’ (Jim Anderson, 03) Mini. A delightful sport of the mini H. Cheatin Heart comes up in the spring with bright gold leaves looking just like Cheatin Heart, but then develops a green centre. She’s a cutie! $10.00 ‘Incoming’ (Deckert) Medium. 21" high x 52" wide. Leaves are 12" long by 6" wide; shiny and smooth, deeply veined, dark green foliage. $18.00 'Inspire Greatness’ (Silvers, 2006) Medium. 18" high x 32" wide. The stable form of Brave Attempt, true blue leaves with a nice white margin, this is the nicest blue colour I have seen in the garden, really gives a good spring show. Pale lavender flowers. $18.00 'Irish Luck’ (Irene LaLonde, 2007) Medium. This impressive, upright, hosta has very dark and shiny green leaves (top and bottom) with deeply impressed veins and rippled edges. The tubular and slightly fragrant pale lavender flowers bloom mid to late summer. Outstanding leaf substance! $18.00 'Island Breeze’ PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Small. 12" high x 28" wide. Sport of H. Paradise Island' with better variegation and leaf substance. Wide, green margins contrast with bright yellow centres in spring. Centers turn chartreuse in shade and light yellow in the sun. Showy red petioles. Dark Lavender flowers. NEW $20.00 ‘Island Charm’ (Rasmussen 97) Small. 9” high x 12” wide, distinctive hosta with creamy yellow centred leaves. Charming little hosta! It is much admired in our garden. $10.00 'Itsy Bitsy Spider’ Johnson (2004) Mini 2" tall x 7" wide. This tiny hosta features narrow dark green leaves that tend to wave. These leaves measure about 2 1/4" long by 1/2" wide. This is a seedling from 'Hadspen Heron'. Pale lavender flowers mid season. $15.00 ‘Ivory Coast’ (Savory) Medium. This is a smaller sport of H. ‘Sagae’ with grey-green leaves that have a wide rippled yellow border in spring that later turns to ivory. Great substance and topped with lavender flowers. $22.00 ‘Ivory Queen’ (Walters Gardens) Small. 12” high x 18” wide. Sport of H. Blue Ivory with a reverse pattern variegation. Forms a majestic mound of cream to near-white leaves with broad, long lasting blue-green margins and a dash of green jetting between the two. Thick leaves. Pale lavender flowers. $20.00 ‣ Ivory Queen ! ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ Inspire Greatness 905-449-5906 ! ‣ Ivory Coast Page 21 ‘Jack of Diamonds’ (Savory 85) Large. 20" high x 48" wide, near white flowers. Leaves blue-green with wide gold margin. Heavily corrugated and slightly cupped, thick substance. A beauty! $15.00 ‘Jade Cascade’ (Heims, NR) Long cascading leaves are shiny green and ruffled, giving this hosta a waterfall effect. We have this hosta placed in a rockery and have many comments on this beauty. $20.00 'Jane Ward’ (Dick & Jane Ward 1999) Medium. Pin Stripe Sister hybrid. A stunning, plant with long, pointed white centred leaves surrounded by lightly rippled dark green margins. Pale lavender flowers in July. $20.00 ‘Jaws’ (Scheer) Small. Deep green intensely serrated and undulating leaves. A fast growing, dense clump. For the darkest green, it appreciates a bit of shade. This is one tough plant. $18.00 ‘Jaz’ (Greg Johnson 04) Small. 12" high x 30" wide with 7" long by 6" wide. Shiny, chartreuse to gold foliage is smooth, shiny, and produces the illusion of yellow plastic gold foliage. $20.00 ‘Jewel of the Nile’ (Walek) Medium. 18” high x 30” wide, this sport of H. ‘Dee’s golden Jewel’ grows as a large mound of heart shaped, blue-green leaves with very irregular gold margins. Light lavender flowers top this gem! $18.00 ‘Journeys End’ (Hans Hansen 04) Large. Sport of H. 'Choo Choo Train'. The huge pointed and heavily ruffled leaves are bright gold, surrounded by a wide dark green border and topped in summer with 3' spikes of pale lavender flowers. Multiple award winner at two American Hosta Society National Conventions! $20.00 ‘June’ (Neo Plants 91) Medium 15" high by 24" wide with violet flowers. Leaves are yellow with an irregular blue margin overlapping the centre, resulting in blue and celadon streaking. A beautiful hosta that stands out as soon as you see it. Morning sun is recommended for best colour. Slug resistant. Hosta of the Year, 2001. $15.00 ‘June Fever’ PP15340 (Jan van den Top, 2004) Medium. Gold yellow, dark green margin, slightly shiny ovate flat leaves with nearly flat margin, moderate growth rate, light lavender tubular blooms, blooms mid to late summer, partial to full shade. $16.00 ‘June Gold’ (Anderson NR) Dwarf , 5" high x 12" wide. Golden yellow, slightly shiny and wavy. 'June' sport. $16.00 'June Spirit' PPFA (Walters Gardens, Inc) Medium. 14" tall x 26" wide. This hosta forms a distinctive mound of shiny leaves with wide, deep green margins and chartreuse centres that turn yellow in summer if planted in part sun. Lavender blue flowers appear on chartreuse scapes in mid to late summer. $20.00 ‘Justine' (Van den Top) Medium. Tetraploid of H. 'June Fever' with all the same wonderful traits as the parent but even better! Thick, shiny yellow leaves have a wide green border and make a medium clump. Locate in a sunny spot and the leaves will stay yellow; in the shade and they will change to a green centre. Lavender flowers. $20.00 ‣ June Spirit ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ June Fever 905-449-5906 ‣ Journey’s End Page 22 ‘Kaleidochrome’ (Japan/Zilis 2009) Small. Unusual. Streaked and mottled. Green with creamy white and yellow. Only a few remaining. $30.00 'Katie Q’ (Mark Zillis 2003) Medium. Green-centred bluish early, gold-edged foliage; outstanding for vivid foliage colours and good growth rate. $14.00 ‘Key West’ (Petryszyn 1999) Giant. Olga loves her bold colours and form. 'Key West' has a calming but impressive shape and vivid colour throughout. Each leaf is huge, averaging 11" wide and 15" long, held upright with sturdy stems. Tall scapes have pale lilac flowers. Fertile both ways. Mid-season she turns quite gold, given more sun. The waving form and color reminded the breeder of the famous Key West sunsets. Make room! $16.00 ‘Kiwi Full Monty’ (Sligh, 00) Large. This is another sport of H. ‘Striptease.’ Which has a much brighter gold centre and ‘Kiwi Full Monty’ has a blue green edge. The blue colour distinguishes this one from the rest. A vigorous grower that multiplies rapidly. $18.00 ‘Kiwi Skyscraper’ (Sligh, NR) Large. This is a ‘Sagae' hybrid. Large, upright mound of rich blue-green foliage with thick substance. Lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘Korean Snow’ (K. Hawks/Bob Solberg 99) Medium. stable streaked/speckled hosta. Butterscotch and grey speckling covers the light green glossy leaves. Leaves are misted with fine white streaks throughout. Leaves vary in their pattern, but the misting is stable and highly inheritable. Dark purple H. yingeri-like flowers. Unique! $15.00 ‘Krossa Regal’ (Krossa, 80) Large. 29” high x 30” wide, this is another classic hosta for good reason! This is a vase-shaped, upright hosta with powdery blue leaves. 5’ stems carry lavender flowers. $10.00 ‣ Krossa Regal ! ‣ Korean Snow www.goldenbrookhostas.com Kiwi Full Monty ‣ ! 905-449-5906 ‣ Key West Page 23 'L'il Abner’ (Hadrava003) Medium. 18” high x 40” wide. Medium green centre with an unusual flashy gold margin. $10.00 'La Donna’ Small. 8" high x 20" wide. A tetraploid sport of H. 'Dinky Donna' with chartreuse foliage. The heavy, heart-shaped leaves hold up nicely and should brighten up with a little sun. Hosta 'La Donna' forms a tight little clump. It is so new, exact dimensions are still unknown. Pale lavender flowers bloom in early summer. $16.00 ‘Lakeside Baby Face’ (Chastain 1997) Mini. 4” high x 8” wide, heart shaped leaves are dark green with a flat creamy white. Delightful in the front of the border. $14.00 'Lakeside Banana Bay' (Chastain, 2005) Medium. This beauty is a sport of H. 'Lakeside Meter Maid'. Colour and substance are outstanding, with bright yellow centres bordered by bright apple green. It is a colourful hosta that will brighten up a dull spot in your hosta beds. Flowers in late summer. $20.00 ‘Lakeside Cha Cha’ (Chastain, 94) Medium. 18” high x 24” wide. Upright growth forms a clump of heavy substance golden leaves bordered in white. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Lakeside Cindy Cee’ (Chastain, 02) Medium-Large sized. This lovely hosta has an upright growth pattern with leaves that are green bordered in cream. The ripples billow out suggesting rows of heavy ruffling. Gorgeous! $16.00 ‘Lakeside Dimpled Darling’ (Chastain) Small oval shaped green leaves have a fairly wide white border and show lots of corrugation for a mini. Lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Lakeside Downsized’ (Chastain 03) Mini. 5" high x 16" wide. Pale green in the centre with a rippled, creamy white margin forms a dense mound $15.00 ‘Lakeside Fancy Pants’ (Chastain) Large. This large hosta is outstanding in colour, in height and over all beauty. White backed long oval blue leaves are adorned with a wide yellow border. Upright, arching form. Stunning. $25.00 ‘Lakeside Lagoon’ (Chastain, 97) Medium. This blue hosta has leaves with a white back. Makes a rugged massive clump. Red-purple shows on the petioles, The clump is topped with near white flowers. $14.00 ‘Lakeside Lollypop’ (Chastain, 93) Small. Low spreading clump of cupped black green leaves. Leaf and petiole form the shape of a lollipop, white flowers provide colour contrast. This is one sweet little hosta!. $16.00 ‘Lakeside Looking Glass’ (Chastain, 97) Medium. 10” high x 24” wide. Named because you can see reflections in the very shiny dark green leaves. The richly coloured leaves are marked with lighter coloured veins. Long blunt leaves. $20.00 ‘Lakeside Maverick’ (Chastain, 2000) Giant. If you like them big, you will love this one. This vigorous huge dark green grows larger than Sum and Substance. $22.00 ‘Lakeside Missy Little’ (Chastain) Miniature. A small blue green bordered in white. Makes a compact clump. Border increases in size with maturity $16.00 ‘Lakeside Mom’ OS (Chastain, 99) Medium. Yellow, white and a deeper green colour streak the lime green leaves. It is a wonderful hosta with great potential for hybridizing: Moderate growth Seed pod is green streaked. For the hosta collector! $40.00 ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ PPAF (Chastain) Medium. 10-12” high x 24 wide. One of the most stunning hostas to come from Mary Chastain! This spectacular hosta produces thick substance, heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. The narrow, creamy white markings in the centre of the leaves shoot out from the cream coloured petioles in a feathery pattern. Light lavender flowers. This one is exquisite! $20.00 ‘Lakeside Party Dress’ (Chastain, 97) Medium. The creamy white ruffled border is contrasted with a refreshing golden lime leaf. This hosta was named as the flowing ruffled leaves reminded Mary Chastain of a party dress!! $20.00 ‘Lakeside Prophesy’ (Chastain 02) Large. 24-36” high. It has deep green leaves that are deeply corrugated and, slightly rippled. Edges are finely serrated. Vigorous growth. Show this one off!! $20.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 24 ‘Lakeside Prophesy Fulfilled’ (Chastain) Medium. Creamy streaked Lakeside Prophecy. Decorated version of Lakeside Prophecy. $22.00 'Lakeside Reflecting Glass’ (Chastain, NR) Small. 10" tall x 22" wide. This beauty is a sport of H. 'Lakeside Looking Glass'. It has shiny green leaves with streaks of yellow and white. Thick substance and whitish shiny underside. $40.00 ‘Lakeside Ripples’ (Chastain, 91) Hosta 'Lakeside Ripples' is a large clump that lifts its heavily rippled leaves to sway in the breeze. Graceful scapes are loaded with masses of white flowers. Has won several awards in Atlanta. Deeply ruffled rich green leaves form a beautiful upright clump. $16.00 ‘Lakeside Rocky Top’ (Chastain, 99) Small. Rugged rich green, deeply ruffled leaves mimic a roller coaster. White borders. $10.00 ‘Lakeside Shoremaster’ (Chastain 88) Medium-Large. The colouring of these very heavy substance leaves change throughout the season. It emerges blue with a large creamyyellow centre. It actually becomes brighter during the heat of summer. This is one that everyone will want and need. Near white flowers. $18.00 ‘Lakeside Sparkle Plenty’ (Chastain 95) Medium. with a vase type growth supports a mass of sparkling leaves. In the early spring the leaves appear apple green, soon developing golden centre with green borders. Orchid flowers. $12.00 ‘Lakeside Spellbinder’ (Chastain 97) Medium. vigorous, quickly developing into a clump of shiny deep green leaves with a clean white centre. Forms a neat compact plant with a strong white flower scape and near-white flowers. $16.00 ‘Lakeside Storm Watch’ (Chastain 03) Small. A small dark green, shiny and vigorous grower with heavy substance. A very different growth habit. Seedling of 'Lakeside Black Mama’. $20.00 ‘Lakeside Surf Rider’ (Chastain 97) Giant. Upright blue green plant is a show stopper. Large rippled heart shaped leaves. It deserves a very special place in your garden. $20.00 ‘Lakeside Tycoon’ (Chastain 02) Medium. 15" high. Deep blue green leaves measure are moderately flat and broadly ovate. Near white tubular flowers. $18.00 ‘Lakeside Waterfall’ OS (Chastain 98) Small. Vigorous grower. Bright yellow, extremely long petioles that allow the undulating leaves to cascade over walls or containers. $28.00 ‘Lancifolia' (Engler 1888/AHS 1993) Small - medium. 12" high x 20" wide. Green lanceshaped leaves. Increases rapidly. One of the earliest hostas to come up in spring, it is often used as an edger. Purple flowers. $10.00 ‘Last Dance’ (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 99) Medium. 15” high x 20" wide, lavender flowers. Sport of hosta 'Summer Music'. ‘Last Dance’ has an uneven streaky yellow margin which surrounds a dark green leaf interior. Excellent substance. $15.00 ‘Leading Lady’ (Wilkins, 95) Medium, 21" high x 40" wide, Semi-upright, striking, large mound of white-margined foliage. Margins greenish yellow early changing to creamy white with a dark green centre. Lavender flowers in July. $15.00 ’Lederhosen’ (Herb Benedict, NR) Medium. Thick elongated leaves, wavy margins and form a nice mound-shaped plant. Beautiful fragrant lavender flowers in late summer. Tough leather-like substance of the foliage reminded the late Dr. Benedict of the name. $18.00 ‘Lemontini' (Zilis) Miniature. compact, dwarf mound of bright gold foliage; Mark Zilis hybrid of a gold sport of ‘Blue Dimples’ X ‘Shining Tot’. $15.00 ‘Liberty’ PP12531 (Machen) Large. 20” tall x 28” wide. Sport of H. ‘Sagae’ with a wider, more dramatic border. Outstanding! This is one magnificent upright hosta. Thick green leaves have a very wide yellow border that later fades to creamy-white. Lavender flowers in early summer. Hosta of the Year 2012 $17.00 ‘Lime Smoothie’ (W. Lefever, Solberg 08) Large. 22” high x 48” wide. This is a seedling of H. ‘Galaxy’. Wavy leaves have waxy green centres and broad, lime green borders that become cream coloured in late summer, a very unique colouration. Light Lavender flowers in June and July. $15.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 25 ‘Limetini' (Zilis) Miniature. Compact, dwarf mound of foliage that emerges bright yellow, but quickly changes to lime green compact, dwarf mound of foliage that emerges bright yellow, but quickly changes to lime green. $15.00 ‘Little Caesar’ (Crystal/Bond) Mini. This great little hosta comes to us from Great Britain. Leaves are slightly twisted with a creamy-white centre and a wide green border that is slightly rippled. Good substance. Pale lavender flowers. $20.00 'Little Devil’ (Hideko Gowen, NR) Mini 5" high x 12" wide. This gem produces a diminutive mound of elongated green-centred leaves with a crisp white-margin. Lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. $15.00 ‘Little Maddie’ (Van Wyk) Mini. Emerges light green with misting and some streaking. Changes to a dark green with the misting still visible. Flowers are lavender and she is fertile! Does well in morning sun. $20.00 ‘Little Stiffy’ (Benedict, NR) Mini. H. 'Little Stiffy' has shiny yellow-gold leaves that poke out in all directions. Even though the leaves are quite wavy they are held rigidly and have good substance. Lavender flowers appear in summer above a dense clump. $15.00 ‘Little Treasure’ PP21210 (Jan van den Top 2008) Mini 6” high x 11” wide. This is a sport from H. ‘Little Jay’ with a very wide blue-green border that gives the plant a totally different look. Again, we have good substance and excellent vigour. Lavender flowers are held on pale scapes that compliment the clump. $16.00 'Lizard Lick’ (Franks 2007) Small. 12” high x 18” wide. This fast growing, spiky mound has long, narrow green leaves with good substance. Slightly bigger than a mini, it is tough enough to flourish in the garden with the “big boys”. Lavender flowers in July and August. H. ‘Pineapple Poll’ seedling. Very distinctive and unique. $18.00 'London Fog’ (Zilis) Small. 12" high x 30" wide. This sport of 'Allegan Fog' is completely misted, with apple-green foliage that is misted and speckled! Good substance. Pale lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘Love Pat’ (P. Aden, 1978) Medium. This choice variety features thick blue leaves with a quilted texture. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. 'Love Pat' makes an excellent specimen plant, and is a cornerstone of every hosta collection. A classic! $12.00 ‘Loyalist’ (Walters ’98) Medium. White centred leaf, surrounded by an irregular very dark green margin. Very heavy substance. A real standout. $12.00 ‘Lucky Mouse’ (van den Top, NR) From Europe comes this wonderful addition to your “Mouse Ear” collection. Same thick leaves of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’. Sport of H.’One Iota Supreme’ with creamy margin in spring that turn white later in spring. Similar to H. ‘Mighty Mouse’ but not the same. Back for 2014! $20.00 ‘Luna Moth’ (Meyer) Medium. 18” high x 30” wide. Thick substance and wide margins. Dark green, heart-shaped leaves emerge with light green margins which brighten to yellow in summer. This hosta grows quickly to form a nice symmetrical clump in the landscape. Lavender flowers. $20.00 ‣ Little Treasure www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ Luna Moth 905-449-5906 ‣ Liberty Page 26 ! ! ‘Mack The Knife’ (Dishon 96) Small. Lance-shaped, dark green leaves with a slightly rippled uneven gold margin with hints of "orange" shades. Excellent substance. $15.00 ‘Made you Look’ (Asch 00) This Dorothy Benedict hybrid from FOoSF member Stuart Asch is aptly named, as it is impossible to not take notice of it, as one meanders about their garden. The 1” darker wavy yellow border really stands out next to the pale yellow leaves. This is a plant with something rare and different because of the unique coloration! Morning sun works best for this rare beauty! $20.00 'Magic Fire’ (Jan van den Top 2004) Thick, deep green leaves with a wide yellow border that streaks toward the centre creating a visual feast. The leaves twist and fold and form a dense clump that is topped with lavender flowers in midsummer. This is one hosta that will standout in any garden! $24.00 ‘Magic Island’ (Heemskerk) Medium. 12” high x 20” wide. . From Europe, a new addition to the H. ‘Halcyon’ family. Thick leaves have a wide, irregular blue border and yellow centres turning to cream as season progresses. Lavender flowers. $22.00 ‘Majestic’ (G.R. Goodwin, 05) Large. 'Majestic' features dramatic dark green leaves with wide creamy-white margins. Lavender blooms top the vigorous clump in midsummer. A stunning selection with striking colour contrast on the variegated foliage. $15.00 Majesty (Garbe 99) Medium. 20" tall. A new sport of H. ‘Sagae’ but much shorter with margins two to three times wider. The leaves are dark green with creamy-yellow margins that change to white. Pale lavender flowers. Very nice plant will take some late afternoon sun to intensify the colours. $18.00 ‘Mama Mia’ (Benedict NR) Medium. Mounding, broad dark green leaves are bordered by a very wide streaky rippled margin of gold gradually fading to pale cream. Light lavender flowers in July. Mama Mia, Mama Mia!! $10.00 ‘Mango Salsa’ (Solberg 2011) - (H. clausa normalis F2 seedling X 'Strawberry Banana Smoothie') - Medium, (12" X 20") Maybe the best of this red seedling cross, this hosta is sun tolerant, has unusual wavy yellow leaves and red on both sides of the petiole into the leaf and red scapes. It has lavender flowers, maybe with a little red, and is a great breeding plant, fertile both ways. $25.00 ‘Mango Tango’ (Kinman) This medium hosta is a really unique sport from H. ‘Dance with Me’. Leaves have a wide yellow-green margin and a narrow golden centre. The leaf is gathered and ‘stitched’ just like H. ‘Stitch in Time’ This hosta could be considered the reverse of Stitch in Time and they would look great together. Good substance and a vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Margarita Ice’ (Jim Anderson, NR) Large. from H. ‘Guacamole’ this very fast growing hosta looks great in pots. Fragrant white flower. $18.00 'Margie's Angel’ (Solberg 2007) Medium. 16” his x 28” wide. This unusual hosta exhibits excellent colour, yellow-gold leaf centres with dark green margins, and a very sturdy, flat pointed leaf. It likes shade and will brighten up a cool, moist corner. Near white flowers in June. $20.00 ‘Marilyn Monroe’ (J. Hawes, NR) Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' makes a 2' wide clump, composed of red petioles holding the medium , wavy-edged, grey-green leaves so that you get a good glimpse of the dramatic, waxy-white backs. $18.00 ‘Marrakech’ (Terpening) Small yellow hosta with lance shaped leaves have deeply cut wavy edges, a trademark of Kent’s breeding program. This beautiful clump does well in the sun where it shows a bright yellow colour. Pink flower scapes with pinkish buds open to very light lavender For the collector! $24.00 ! ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 27 ‘Masquerade’ (Japan/Grenfell & Grounds, 96) Small , 6" high x 10" wide, purple flowers. Elongated leaves are white centred with two tone green margins. Best in morning sun. Does well in a rock garden or trough garden. Very flashy little hosta that collectors love!! $10.00 'Mata Hari’ (Strandberg) Medium. Unique sport from H. 'Striptease', leaves have the typical white line around a yellowish-green centre, but what’s really different about this one is the wide border which is shiny green and very thick. Has proven to be an excellent grower and will be topped with lavender flowers. $34.00 ‘Maui Buttercups’ (W Vaughn 91) Medium. 18” high x 24” wide, this enchanting ‘goldie’ hosta is a cross of H. 'Frances Williams' and H. 'August Moon'. It sports rounded, corrugated, cupped leaves that have a wonderful sheen. June brings violet flowers on 18" tall scapes. $12.00 'Merna's Lemon Piecrust' OS (Bill Nash, NR) Large. Yellow leaves are good texture with lovely ripples. $20.00 ’Midnight at the Oasis’ (Naylor Creek Nursery) Medium. Sport of H. ‘Pathfinder’. Thick white centred leaves are surrounded by a dark green border. As the season progresses, the white centre develops flecks and becomes darker and darker. In cooler climates, the centre will stay whiter until late summer. Vigorous growth, excellent substance and topped with lavender flowers and a great name!!! $20.00 'Mighty Moe’ (Bill Silvers, 2009) Small. Yet another sport to add to Blue Mouse Ear collection. Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears Supreme'. Cream centres on blue green leaves. Small cupped leaves measure 2.3" x 2.1" Pale Lavender flowers in June-July. This 'mouse' is not seen much. $24.00 ‘Mighty Mouse’ (Walters Gardens) Mini. A new sport from H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’. Thick leaves are round, blue-green with a creamy gold edge. The margin becomes quite wide with age and changes from creamy gold in the spring to white by early summer. Grows into a 12-14" wide mound crowned with short scapes of cute lavender flowers in mid summer. Add this ‘Mighty Mouse’ to your collection of mice!! $18.00 ‘Miki’ (Ruh/Zumbar 91) Large. Dense mound of slightly wavy gold foliage with deep veins & thick substance; Pale lavender flowers. Can take full sun. $12.00 'Mini Skirt' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Cute new sport of H. Mighty Mouse This petite and flirty hosta forms a miniature mound of very wavy, thick, blue-green leaves with creamy yellow margins in spring. In summer, the centre turns more green and the edge lightens to creamy white. Pale lavender flowers with deeper purple stripes appear closely packed together on short, very proportionately sized scapes in early to midsummer. Show this cute mini hosta off in troughs and other patio containers with good drainage, or plant it right near the edge of the border where it's sure to be seen. $20.00 ‘Minnesota Wild’ (Carlson NR) Medium to Large. Stunning specimen! Creamy-white ruffled border on medium green heart-shaped leaves. Good substance. $20.00 ’Mojito’ (M.B Vanous, Q & Z Nursery 08) - ‘Avocado’ sport. Medium-large, 16” x 36”. This tetraploid sport from the ‘Guacamole’ family has rounded dark green, very heavily substanced leaves that are frosted with white wax in spring and shiny in summer. The very thick scapes have very large (larger than ‘Guacamole’) light lavender flowers that are very fragrant. Grows a little slower than ‘Fried Green tomatoes’ but still very vigorous. $18.00 montana ‘Aureomarginata' (Maekawa, 40/AHS, 87) Giant. 28" high x 50” wide, Vaseshaped hosta has long green leaves with irregular margins of yellow turning cream. Pale lavender flowers. One of those most sought. $15.00 ‘Moonlight Sonota’ (Johnson 2004) Large. Blue green, thick, slightly wavy cupped leaves. Near white flowers. Love this one! $18.00 ‘Moonstruck’ (Zumbar NR) Medium. Long, narrow blue leave have a wide creamy centre. Lavender flowers. $18.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 28 ‘Morning Light’ (Van Eijk-Bos/Van Erven 00) Medium. 18” high x 24” wide. If you have ‘Twilight’, this stunning reverse of 'Twilight' is a ‘must have’. Large leaves with dark green margins with golden-yellow centres with heavy substance. Pale lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Morning Star’ (Heemskerk) Medium. 12” high x 32” wide. Wide dark green borders with a flared yellow centre turning cream as season progresses. Vigorous growth. $22.00 'Moulin Rouge’ (Danny Van Eechaute, 2010) Medium. Beautiful sport of H. 'Kiwi Full Monty'. Medium green centre with a dark green margin. Margin and centre are separated by a variable white line. 'Moulin Rouge' is smaller that 'Kiwi Full Monty' and the leaves are much more narrow. $35.00 ‘Mourning Dove’ PPAF (Hans Hansen) Large. Develops into a low spreading mound of blue leaves with a creamy-yellow margin. Leaves have a silvery-white back. Topped with pale lavender flowers in August. $20.00 'Mouse Trap’ (Shady Oaks Nursery, NR) Mini. A smaller sport of 'Blue Mouse Ears' with thick, bright white leaves and a blue green margin. The bright white centre emerges in the spring and stays all season. Some green speckling in the white centre on the newer leaves. Add this one to your 'Mouse' collection! $22.00 ‘My Lucky Star’ (Heemskerk 2012) Medium 16” high x 32” wide. Another wonderful sport of H. Kiwi Full Monty. Greenish with white striped centre with soft blue/green margin. Lavender flowers. NEW $20.00 ‘Mystic Mouse’ (D. Van Eechaute 2010) Mini. 5” high x 10” wide. Sport of H. Blue Mouse Ears. Light green flame shaped centre on blue leaf. Lavender flower. Limited $30.00 ! ! ! ! ! ! ‣ ! Mango Salsa ‣ Mini Skirt Magic Island ‣ ‣ ‣ Margie’s Angel www.goldenbrookhostas.com ! ! Minnesota Wild ! ! ! ! ! ! 905-449-5906 Page 29 ‘Nancy’ (A. Tower, 05) Small to Medium sized. The brilliant gold colouration of 'Nancy' adds life to the spring hosta garden like a ray of light on the woodland floor. The wavy heart-shaped leaves are heavy substance and provide a backdrop to the lavender flowers in late July. The shiny, slightly cupped leaves are most brilliant in the spring. $18.00 ‘Neptune’ PP19,674 (Shady Oaks Nursery, 2006) Large-size'. Forms a medium to large upright clump of wedge-shaped blue-green leaves that are wonderfully rippled and cascade downward. Lavender flowers open during August on arching stems. A stunning specimen plant frequently commented on in the garden. $18.00 ‘Niagara Falls’ (Brincka and Petryszyn, 91) Giant. 30" high x 60" wide. This semi-upright hosta has heart-shaped leaves with wide, deeply impressed veins. Dark green leaves develop a beautiful waxy sheen. Very nice pie-crust edging intensifies with age. Pale lavender flowers in July. Magnificent, spectacular clump resembling a waterfall. Winner of several awards. Spectacular!! Place this in your garden where it can be the show off that it is!!! $18.00 ‘Nightlife’ (Zilis 04) Large. 36" high x 18" wide. This is a hybrid of H. 'Invincible' x H. 'Elegans'. Leaves are thick and slightly shiny, bluish-green in early spring turning a very dark gray-green. Slightly fragrant, large, pale purple flowers blue in June and July. $17.00 ‘Nigrescens’ (Fumio Maekawa, 37) Large, vase-shaped mound of grey-blue foliage; Leaves cup inwards. Very tall scapes (6-7’) & lavender flowers. This is the parent of ‘Krossa Regal’. $15.00 ‘Nougat’ (Vitro Westland/Danny Van Eechaute 2004) Mini. 6” high x 8” wide. Creamy white leaf with green speckling. slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; petiole is creamy. Sport of H. Independence. VERY finicky, slow grower! $30.00 ‣ Niagara Falls ‣ Neptune (in shade) Nougat ‣ ‣ www.goldenbrookhostas.com Neptune (in sun) ! 905-449-5906 ‣ Nancy Page 30 ‘Oh Cindy’ (Benedict) Medium. A reverse sport of H. 'My Child Insook' first sold for $800 at the 2004 Hosta Convention in Iowa. It has thick dark green rounded leaves, each surrounded by a wide border of gold, which changes to creamy white as the season progresses. $15.00 ‘Old Glory’ PP12503 (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) Medium. 14” high x 22" wide, lavender flowers. Golden heart shaped leaves edged with an uneven dark green edge. A lighter shade of green appears where the green and gold overlap. Prominent veins with a rippled margin. Spectacular! Looks fantastic in a large pot. $16.00 'Olive Bailey Langdon’ (Russ O'Harra/Russ O'Harra Hosta Society 1999) Large. Nicely puckered, large round blue/green leaves with gold and cream edge. White flowers. The improved H. 'Frances Williams'. Does not burn. $15.00 ‘On Stage’ (Aden, 86) Large. 18" high x 36" wide, lavender flowers. Large, puckered, rich golden-yellow leaf with an irregular green and celadon margin streaking into the centre. Morning sun for best colour! $15.00 'One Iota’ (Winterberry Farms, Jim Anderson, NR) Mini. Dark blue-green leaves with creamy white edge. Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' with a cream edge. $20.00 ‘Orange Marmalade’ (Solberg, 02) Large. 20" wide by 40" wide. Wide blue-green margins, centre bright gold and orange as it emerges, becoming lighter as season progresses. Needs some sun to bring out the intense colours. Sport of 'Paul's Glory'. Really stunning. $18.00 'Orange Star' PPAF (Van den Top) Small. 10-12” tall. Beautiful sport from H. 'June Fever’. This one likes the sun! If grown in morning sun the thick leaf centres will be orange in spring and by August fade to a cream colour. Grow it in the shade and you will have yellow leaves throughout the season that won’t darken like the parent does. NEW $22.00 ‘Oreo Crème’ (Ken Ziarek, NR) Small. 8” high x 12” wide. A very unique looking plant with thick, bright white centre and wide dark green wavy margin causing twisted foliage. A smaller version of H. 'Woop Woop'. Pale lavender flowers. $20.00 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ‣ Oreo Crème ‣ On Stage www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ Orange Star 905-449-5906 Page 31 ‘Pandora’s Box (Hansen/Shady Oaks 96) Mini. This cute little hosta has lavender flowers. The leaves have dark green margins with white centres. There is a lighter green area in the leaf where the white and green meet. A real cutie!! $14.00 ‘Paradigm’ (Walden West, 99) Medium. 20” high x 36” wide, this hosta sports glossy bright gold foliage, surrounded by a wide, dark blue-green border. ‘Paradigm’ is a fast grower that has 2' tall scapes in June of light lavender flowers. Very showy hosta!!! Hosta of the Year 2007! $15.00 ‘Paradise Island’ PP20798 (Fransen) Medium. Sport of H. 'Fire Island'. Dark green, jetting margin around the edge of the brilliant yellow leaves. Leaves are held on red petioles, and the red colouring extends up into the base of the leaves. Lavender flowers. Spectacular! $15.00 ‘Paradise Joyce’ (Marco Fransen, NR) Large. 24" high x 48" wide, near white flowers. Striking gold centre with a strong blue edge. $15.00 ‘Paradise Power’ (Marco Fransen, NR) Large. 20” high x 48” wide. Sport of H. ‘Sun Power’. Vase shaped, with slightly ruffled leaves that are bright gold with a narrow green edge. Sun tolerant. WOW! $15.00 ‘Parasol’ (Tony Avent, NR) Large. 24” high x 60” wide. Sport of H. ‘Blue Umbrellas’ with large metallic blue-green leaves, each bordered in creamy yellow. $18.00 ‘Parhelion’ (Walters Gardens, Inc., 1997) Giant. 32” high x 48” wide. Sport of H. Sum and Substance , with good vigour and great form. Glossy gold-chartreuse leaves are huge and surrounded by a nice creamy-white border of narrow to medium width. Lavender flowers. $18.00 'Party Favors’ (Solberg/Crouch 00) Large. Medium green with large rippled leaves. Forms nice arching clump. $15.00 ‘Pathfinder’ (Briggs Nursery, 99) Medium. This 'Francee' sport has very thick leaves. Creamy-white centres are speckled green with a wide slightly rippled dark green margin. The leaves are somewhat shiny, lightly corrugated and quite round but come to a point. The pale purple flowers are held on white scapes with purple spots. Medium growth rate that shows excellent vigor for a white centred hosta. $16.00 ‘Patriot’ (Machen, 91) Medium, 15” high x 36” wide. This is a popular tetraploid sport of H. 'Francee', with a much wider pure white margin. This is one of the most distinctive hostas. Medium-lavender flowers in early summer. Hosta of the year 1997! $10.00 ‘Paul's Glory’ (Ruh/Hofer 87) Large. 25” high x 48” wide. Brilliant gold leaves with a wide blue edge. Dark golden leaves brighten to a white gold. Spectacular clump is topped with light lavender flowers on 24" tall scapes in late spring. This is one of those rare hostas that stands out in any garden... AWESOME. Hosta of the year 99! $15.00 ‘Peace' (Aden 1987) 5" high x 9" wide. Dusty blue heart shaped leaves have bicolour variegation. Begins creamy-yellow on the outside then changes to a chartreuse border with a streak of white between the chartreuse and the blue. Lavender flowers in mid summer. Thick substance. $15.00 'Peach Salsa’ (Solberg 2013) (H. clausa normalis F2 seedling X 'Strawberry Banana Smoothie') Medium, (12" X 20") This bright yellow hosta has puckered leaves that are almost translucent, it glows! It is also a showoff with its bright red, not purple, petioles and scapes. Don't cut the flowers off this one. A sibling of my 'Smiley Face' and 'Mango Salsa', this one is a dappled shade plant that will brighten up any garden path. NEW $20.00 ‘Peacock Strut’ (Lefever/Solberg 05) Medium. The blue-gray foliage proudly sits high above upright, rich purple petioles like peacock feathers. This medium to large clump is perfect for a large container or that special spot in the garden. Lavender flowers on purple scapes. ‘Riptide’ seedling. $12.00 ‘Peanut' (Jim Schwarz 2002) Mini. Striking small mound of white-centred foliage with a sharp contrast between the leaf centre and margin. Dark green margin that sometimes streaks into the creamy yellow to white centre; heavily corrugated; ovate. $15.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 32 ‘Peppermint Ice’ (Belle Gardens, 94) Small , 10" high x 48” wide, H. 'Peppermint Ice' has nearly round black-green foliage, surrounded by a 1" wide central band of gold. As the leaf matures, the gold central pattern changes to cream, then pure white, for a striking pattern that lasts the rest of the season. 2' tall scapes of lavender flowers. This is truly an incredible new hosta!! $18.00 ‘Pin-up' (Danny Van Eechaute 2010) Sport of H. Kiwi Full Monty. Blue leaves with white centre. If you like H. Risky Business, you will love the blue version! $30.00 ‘Pineapple Punch’ PP18318 (Walters Gardens/Amy Bergeron 2005) Medium. Sport of H. 'Pineapple Upsidedown Cake'. Lance-shaped leaves have an intensely wavy margin with a dark green centre and a creamy-yellow border that later turns white. Leaves are somewhat shiny and topped with lavender flowers in August. Vigorous grower. $20.00 ‘Pineapple Upside Down Cake’ (Zilis, 99) Medium. 15" high x 48” wide, this hosta has long wavy leaves that emerge pure limey green, then the centre quickly brightens to a brilliant white-gold, while the edge becomes a narrow dark-green border. Lavender flowers in August. Grows rapidly. This is truly a unique, stunning hosta. $16.00 ‘Pistache’ (Van Eechaute, 07) Stunning sport from H. ‘Spilt Milk’...leaf centres are misted with a combination of several colours of green surrounded by a variable border of green and blue-green. Place the plant in a bright, but shady location. White flowers. $24.00 ‘Pixie Vamp’ (Dick & Jane Ward 1996) Mini. Seedling of 'Pin Stripe'. Low, dense mound. Heart-shaped leaves with a green centre framed by a creamy-white border make a charming little clump topped with lavender flowers in July. Vigorous grower. $20.00 'Plum Creek’ (Kathie Sisson) Medium. Steel blue/green leaves on attractive dusty plum coloured petioles held in an upright clump. Near white flowers. $24.00 'Pocketful of Sunshine' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Small. 9" high x 19" wide. This cute small hosta grows quickly to form a compact clump of thick, rugose, distinctly cupped leaves that are yellow with broad, deep green margins at maturity. Light lavender flowers in early to mid-summer. Sport of H. Rainforest Sunrise. NEW $20.00 ‘Popcorn' (Lachman 1999) Small. 12” high x 20” wide. Striking small mound of creamy white-centred foliage with a sharp contrast between the leaf centre and margin. Dark green margin that sometimes streaks into the creamy yellow to white centre; heavily corrugated; ovate. $18.00 ‘Potomac Pride’ (Avent 2005) Very glossy, black-green leaves with heavy substance, puckering and inverted cupping; small, spidery, lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Potomac Pride Splashed’ Very glossy, black-green leaves with white streaking. Heavy substance, puckering and inverted cupping; small, spidery, lavender flowers. $45.00 ‘Prairie Moon’ (Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) Medium. Emerges in the spring with bright yellow leaves backed by a lovely silver reverse. The thick, wedge-shaped leaves have good slug resistance and are topped by 2-inch lavender bell-shaped flowers $16.00 'Prairie Sky' PP16309 (Hans Hansen) Medium 14" high x 36" wide. This clump of powdery-blue, lightly cupped thick substance leaves form a tight clump. It keeps its showy colour all season. Pale lavender flowers mid to late summer. $16.00 ‘Praying Hands’ (Williams, 96) Medium. 14” high x 18” wide, H. 'Praying Hands' is one of the most unique hostas. It has a narrow cream border surrounding strangely folded dark green crinkled leaves. The clump does resemble hands folded in prayer. The upright clumps are topped with 18" spikes of lavender. Definitely a unique hosta for the collector!!! Hosta of the Year 2011! $18.00 ‘Prestige and Promise’ (Walters Gardens) Medium. 14” high x 20” wide. This is a tetraploid form of H. ‘Cadillac’. Thick golden leaves are bordered with a wide dark green margin. Great substance and near-white flowers. Show this one off! $18.00 'Private Dancer’ (Danny van Eechaute, 2009) Medium. Sport of H. 'Skydancer' Tetraploid. Thick substance. Beautiful blue leaf with rippled margins, wavy. Also has very thick light lavender flowers. Very Elegant! Very Limited and Very Rare. $50.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 33 ‘Prom Queen’ (Myer NR) Medium. Heart-shaped leaves with creamy-white centre surrounded by a two tones green margin. Sport of H. Pin Stripe Sister. $22.00 ‘Proud Sentry’ (Dean 08) Medium. Arching green leaves with a rippled yellow margin, vigorous growing fountain shaped clump. The heavy substance of each leaf is held up and out to reveal the red petioles. Pale lavender flowers. Definitely a standout in the front of the border. $18.00 ‘Pure Heart’ (Walters Gardens) Small. This charming new addition to the Mouse Ear family is the reverse variegation of H. ‘Mighty Mouse’. It has thick rounded blue-green leaves with a yellow to creamy white centre. Lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Purple Boots’ (Van Eechaute, 04) Medium. Reddish-purple petioles with medium green leaves on a cross between H. ‘Gig Harbor’ and H. ‘Riptide’. Eye-catching dark purple flower scapes and buds also. Fertile. Grows well for us. $16.00 ‘Purple Haze’ (Janssen, 04) Medium. This is a very unique hosta with blue leaves held on purple petioles. The purple colour continues into the veins of the leaf creating a “purple haze” on the centre portion of the leaf surface. This colour is very evident in spring and does fade as the season progresses. Good substance on nicely textured leaves that are topped with lavender flowers in midsummer. $18.00 ‣ Pocketful of Sunshine ‣ ‣ Prairie Sky ‣ Prairie Moon ! ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com Pure Heart 905-449-5906 Page 34 ‘Queen Josephine’ (Kuk, 91) Large. 17" high by 40" wide with purple flowers. Incredibly glossy dark green leaves are bordered by a wide yellow margin. Light to full shade. Truly a Queen in our garden!! $12.00 ‘Queen of the Seas’ (Seaver, 01) H. ‘Queen of the Seas’ won 1997 National Hosta Convention “Best of the Show”. Large, thick, blue-green leaves are pointed heart-shaped with piecrust rippled and serrated margins. Clump will be topped with near-white flowers. Highly sought after hosta! $18.00 ! ! ‣ Queen of the Seas ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 905-449-5906 Page 35 'Radiant Star’ (C. Wilson 2007) Small. This dark centred sport of H. ‘Radiant Edger’ has heart shaped leaves edged by a wide, gold margin. This little hosta will look good all season and quickly forms a dense mound of lightly cupped foliage. Pale lavender flowers in early summer. Limited quantity. $20.00 ‘Rainbow’s End’ (Hans Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 05) Small. This yellow-centred sport of 'Obsession' features very thick, rubbery-like dark green leaves with a lighter central flare. The bright yellow centre becomes white by summer. Large lavender flowers open in late summer on red flower scapes. With its smaller size, 'Rainbows End' is suitable for the front of the border. This one always sells out fast! A must have! $18.00 ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (Jim Anderson, 03) Medium. 10” high x 16” wide clump. This emerald green edged sport of H. Maui Butter Cups has the same butter yellow leaves. Thick glossy leaves are very resilient throughout the season. HOSTA OF THE YEAR 2013 - looks great paired up with H. 'Maui Buttercups’ $15.00 'Rare Breed’ (Livingston) 20" high x 24 - 30" wide. Rare tri-colour leaves make this giant hosta incredibly unique and showy. The colour changes a bit with the seasons, starting off with a creamy white centre and green margins. Where the centre and margin meet, a beautiful shade of army green appears and the centre brights to a crisp white. The leaves are slightly cupped when they are mature. Semi-upright clump. Pale lavenders flowers mid to late summer. $22.00 'Raspberry Sundae’ PPAF (Terra Nova Nurseries NR) Small. 8" - 10" tall x 16" wide. This striking hosta has thick, glossy dark green leaves with a creamy white centre. You will see red speckling coming into the leaf. Dark raspberry coloured stems. Purple flowers. Beautiful variegation! $20.00 'Red Dog’ (Terpening NR) Medium. Long, narrow, wavy and shiny green leaves are held in an upright manner showing off the lovely cherry-red petioles! Vigorous. Lavender flowers. Very distinctive. $20.00 'Red Dragon’ (Livingston) Medium. Shiny bright green leaves on strong bright red petioles. Bright red extends into the leaves. Bright red flower stalks topped off with purple flowers in late summer. $20.00 'Remember Me’ (G. van Eyk-Bos/D. van Erven/Walters Gardens 2001) Small. 12" high x 20" wide. Sport of H. 'June'. Bright creamy-ivory centred and blue-green edged, heart shaped, thick, slug resistant leaves. Light lavender flowers. A portion of the sale $ from each plant sold will be donated to the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. $16.00 ‘Restless Sea’ (Hans Hansen, 06) Medium. Wedge-shaped, wavy leaves have slightly serrated edge & cupped leaf base. Upright clump with pale lavender flowers. $19.00 ‘Rhino Hide PPAF’ (Rawson) Medium. 20” high x 30” wide. Leaves of extremely thick substance have wide, blue margins and a narrow, light green centre that brightens to yellow. They are cupped and puckered. White flowers. “The texture and substance of the leaves remind you of a rhino’s hide—thick and unusual” is how it was described in the AHS Hosta Journal (vol. 39 No.1 “Slugs and Substance”). $20.00 ‘Ringtail' (Kent Terpening, 2005) Medium. Leaves have long, dark green, lance shaped leaves with very wavy edges with curled tips. Pale lavender flowers in late summer. Really unique! $20.00 'Ripple Effect’ (Walters Gardens/Amy Bergeron/E. Elenbaas 2008) Small. 8" tall x 15" wide. 'Ripple Effect' is just about the coolest 'June' sport imaginable. The long, narrow, wavy, gold leaves have a wild twisting and curling that is just incredible! Add that form to the wonderful colouring of 'June', and you have the makings of one of the best hostas ever! Same great substance of its parent. $18.00 ‘Riptide’ (Sellers, 87) Large. 20" high x 3’ wide. The thick, flattened, blue-green leaves are heavily corrugated and backed with white. In August 2' scapes of lavender flowers top this gorgeous hosta. Purple scapes. Used in breeding programs; list includes - ‘Purple Haze’, ‘Purple Boots’, ‘ Red Cadet’, ‘Peacock Strut’ $14.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 36 ‘Risky Business’ (T. Avent/H. Hansen, 02) Large. 20" high x 50” wide. This is a mutation of the popular H. 'Striptease'. It has a pure white centre. The contrast is amazing, In midsummer, the clump sports 2' tall scapes of violet flowers. Once you have seen this, you just have to add it to your collection!!! $18.00 'Roller Coaster Ride’ (Solberg/Zilis 2005) Small-Medium. Long narrow, heavily rippled, green with creamy-white margins. Pale lavender flowers. $12.00 ‘Rosedale Lost Dutchman’ Large. 24” high x 40” wide. This large bright hosta has very puckered yellow foliage, White flowers. Really a nice hosta! $15.00 'Royal Flush’ (Bob Savory 1985) Medium. 18" high x 30" wide. Wide tapering leaves arch on long petioles. Each leaf is similar in appearance to H. montana 'Aureomarginata' but with an olive-green centre pattern surrounded by a tremendously wide butterscotch yellow border. The clumps are topped with 30" scapes of light lavender in early summer. This hosta is growing in full sun and does not burn or fade out. $15.00 'Royal Wedding' PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc.) Medium. 12" high x 18 - 20" wide. Prestigious wide-margined sport of H. 'Diana Remembered'. Forms an upright mound of thick, shiny green leaves with very wide, creamy white margins. Enjoy its sweetly perfumed, large 3 - 4" white flowers. Fragrant! NEW $20.00 'Rubies and Ruffles’ (Randy Goodwin 2009) Medium. Heavily rippled green leaves bordered by creamy-white ruffled margins. Deep red/purple scapes with light lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Ruffed Up’ (Carlson) The colour will range from green in the shade to mottled gold and green, to yellow-gold in the sun with no burning. With the genetics of H. ‘Bottom Line’, good growth, great substance, sun tolerance, this spectacular clump of ruffled and gold foliage will be a welcome addition to your collection! $25.00 'Ruffled Mouse Ears' NEW for 2013 (Q&Z Nurseries) Sport of H. 'Blue Mouse Ears' 6" high x 14" wide. Rippled and frilly margins with thick substance make this stand out from the parent. With maturity leaves are 2 3/4" long and 2 1/2" wide. Blue-green to green with rippled edges. Purple flowers. Slow growth rate. $20.00 ‣ Rhino Hide ‣ Raspberry Sundae ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com ‣ Radiant Star 905-449-5906 Page 37 ‘Sagae’ (K. Watanabe, 96) Large. 24” high x 3’ wide, a mature plant is absolutely spectacular! This large, upright vase-shaped, hosta with a blue-grey leaf and a very wide creamy border is by far the finest and most dramatic variegated hosta ever introduced! The pale lavender flowers on 4’ scapes in July. Hosta of the Year 2000! $14.00 ‘Saketini' (Zilis, 2009) Small. 9" high x 20" wide. Pale yellowish green. A bit oddly coloured hybrid of a gold sport of ‘Blue Dimples’ X ‘Shining Tot’ Also features closed pale purple flowers in late summer; good specimen for the front of the shaded garden. $15.00 ‘Satisfaction’ (C. Wasitis, 00) Large. Dark green leaves with dramatic, wide gold margin. Sport of 'Piedmont Gold' has white flowers. Spectacular! $16.00 ‘Sea Fire’ (Seaver, 91) Large. 18" high by 45" wide, lavender flowers. Leaves emerge an intense light golden yellow with red petioles then darken to a medium green in August. Deep lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Sea Lotus Leaf’ (Seaver, 85) Large. 24” high x 48” wide. Glossy blue-green rounded cupped leaves. Funnel shaped pale lavender flowers. A Real Standout! We have observed small birds drinking out of the leaves after a rain!! $12.00 ‘Seducer’ PP22413 (Asch 04) Large. Leaves are broadly ovate, dark green with a slightly ruffled, gold margin and a trace of white between the centre and margin. Requires the summer heat to develop the white colouring. Near-white flowers. A very jazzy and vigorous grower. Let yourself be seduced!! $20.00 ‘September Sun’ (Solberg, 85) Large. 20" high x 48" wide. Round corrugated golden foliage, with a wide dark green margin. Lavender flowers. Excellent! $14.00 ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ (Solberg, 2005) Medium. 15” high X 36” wide. Thick leaves with wide green margins and pure white centres with a wonderful streaking of a third lighter green colour in between. Won’t melt out or burn. Lavender flowers in July. It is both handsome and elegant, named for Bob Solberg’s son, Michael. $28.00 ‘Shimmy Shake’ (Scheer) Medium. Light green slightly twisted leaves with wavy margins grow in a flat spreading mound. Red petioles. Lovely star shaped lavender flowers. $22.00 ‘Silk Kimono’ (Gowen / Hansen 99) Medium. 18” high x 60” wide. Broad leaves have rippled margins and arch downward at the tips. Medium green centres have thin creamy white margins. Pale lavender flowers mid summer. $15.00 ‘Silver Bay’ (D. Dean 1999) Medium. 13" tall. 'Silver Frost' x 'Blue Moon' Outstanding intense silvery blue leaf colour is indeed a break through with near white flowers. $16.00 ‘Silver Serenity' (Livingston) Medium-Large. Long, silvery-blue leaves have ruffled edges. Another outstanding hosta from Ron! $20.00 ‘Silver Threads and Golden Needles’ (Jim Anderson, NR) Mini. Unique sport of H. ‘Cheatin Heart’ with small gold leaves that have a green centre filled with a white flecked or speckled overlay. Dense clump will be topped with lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Sizzle’ (Livingston NR) Mini. Sport of H. Atom Smasher seeding. Long narrow yellow leaves dark green rippled border. $18.00 ‘Sky Dancer’ (D. Van Eechaute, 03) Medium. 'Paradise Red Delight' hybrid. Thick rounded, blue-grey leaves have a wavy margin and form an upright spreading clump. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Slim and Trim’ (H. Benedict, NR) Mini. Seedling from H. ’Purple Verticulated Elf’. Thick wavy blue leaves are only 1” wide x 5” in length and form a dense clump. Lavender flowers top this vigorous little hosta in late summer. $15.00 'Smiley Face’ (Solberg 2011) It has the cutest round leaves that are full of personality and a unique rich yellow colour. It has pink petioles and surprisingly heavy substance. It makes a small tight mound perfect in a pot or a special place in the garden. Pink scapes and rich purple flowers with reddish tubes appear in July. Fertile both ways. $20.00 'Smoke Signals’ (B&D Stegeman) Medium. This fantastic clump holds it's intensely blue-green leaves in an upright form. Somewhat folded, flat leaves and is very dense. H. 'Smoke Signals' maintains its colour late into the season. Lavender flowers. $20.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 38 'Snake Eyes’ (A. Torvinen 2005) Medium. Light-green narrow centred, medium green margined with the tease. One of the best 'Striptease' sports, it has a much wider white line, adding a lot of appeal to this sport. Colours are more intense that parent. Very striking! $35.00 ‘Snow Mouse’ (Fransen) Mini. A H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ sport from Marco Fransen with a beautiful white centre surrounded by a blue-green border that makes a stunning display. Leaves are very thick and topped with lavender flowers. $20.00 ‘Soft Shoulders’ (Advent, 95) Small. 10” high x 24” wide, dark green, shiny, pointed leaves with a clean white margin. Good Substance. . The long, glossy, dark green leaves are neatly edged in creamy white. In late summer, the clumps are topped with attractive 24" scapes of medium lavender flowers. $15.00 ‘Spacious Skies’ (Walden-West/Jay Hyslop 1999) Giant. Outstanding, corrugated, rounded blue leaves with a white back have excellent substance, great texture and pronounced ribs. Topped with near-white flowers in early summer. $21.00 ‘Sparkler’ This new sport of Hosta 'Fireworks' PP16062 makes a showy specimen in troughs or other small containers. It forms a small mound of slender leaves with very narrow, creamy white to white centres and dark green margins that jet into the centre. The showy variegation offers terrific contrast. The leaves of this small hosta are of heavy substance, increasing their slug resistance. Light lavender flowers are produced in mid to late summer. $18.00 ‘Spiked Punch’ (Walters Gardens) Small-Medium. This is a streaked version of H. ‘Pineapple Punch’ with shiny dark green leaves, streaked with white and yellow. Lavender flowers. Streaking varies on each plant. $25.00 ‘Spilt Milk’ (M Seaver 99) Large. 26” high x 48” wide. H. 'Spilt Milk' is one of the most unique hostas ever introduced. This H. 'Tokudama' hybrid makes a stunning clump of bluegreen cupped foliage. It is highlighted by an unusual assortment of streaking and misting in the centre of each leaf. Distinct pattern. 20" tall scapes of pure white flowers. $18.00 ‘Spingarn's Japan’ (J. Spingarn/Alex Malloy 2000) Small. A very cute little hosta. A wonderful little plant with tiny green leaves. $8.00 ‘Spritzer’ (Aden 86) Medium. 18” high x 18” wide. Unusual hosta has long, pointed leaves and rippling green margins with yellow to cream centres. Upright growth pattern, but with cascading leaves. Funnel-shaped, purple flowers. $12.00 ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ (Solberg, 95) Medium size. Emerges in spring bright yellow with a white margin. Fades to green with white margins while new growth is bright yellow. Two different colours of variegated leaves on the same plant. Light lavender flowers. $12.00 ‘St. Paul’ (T. Goad, NR) Large. Sport of 'Paul's Glory'. Thick gold heart-shaped leaves are bordered by a wide blue-green margin. Pale lavender flowers. Sure to be a classic! $17.00 ‘Stained Glass’ (Hansen/Shady Oaks 99) Medium. 15” high x 48” wide. H. ‘Stained Glass’ mutated from H. 'Guacamole'. The brilliantly shiny golden foliage is surrounded by a 2" wide dark green margin. Incredibly vigorous, sun tolerant. It has very fragrant, light lavender flowers. Hosta of the year 2006. $15.00 'Stand By Me’ (Marco Fransen, NR) Small-Medium. Sport of June. This is a unique sport of H. 'June' from Marco Fransen...upright yellowish-green leaves have a very irregular blue border with lots of streaking toward the centre. Smaller than it's parent. Vigorous grower. Topped with lavender flowers. $22.00 ‘Stealth' (Winterberry Farms/Jim Anderson) Sport of H. Minuteman. The streaking is a cream streak that appeared in the green edge. Fertile and gives streaked seedlings. $28.00 ‘Stiletto' (Paul Aden 1987) Dwarf. 6" tall x 12" wide. This vigorous, but dwarf hosta is a good rock garden candidate with narrow wavy green leaves with a nice white border. The "wiggly" little clump is adorned with pale lavender flowers in mid summer on 12" scapes.... very cute! $10.00 ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 39 ‘Stolen Kiss’ (Jim Anderson NR) Mini. A delightful sport of the mini H. Cheatin Heart. Comes up in the spring with bright gold leaves looking just like Cheatin Heart, but then develops a dark green edge by mid season. Second flush is again initially all gold contrasting with the older leaves. Somewhat larger than Cheatin Heart and vigorous for a mini. $15.00 'Striped Weasel’ (van den Top/Van Eechaute 2008) Medium. Sport of H. 'Wolverine' Lance shaped, arching, green leaves with irregular white and yellow streaks. $65.00 ‘Striptease’ (Thompson 91) Large. 24” high x 48” wide. This hosta has dark green leaves with a unique pattern of gold and white in the centre of each leaf. Bordering the golden centre is a narrow white band between it and the green which develops with age. 2' tall scapes with violet flowers. Oh yes! You MUST have this ‘stripper’ in your garden!! Hosta of the year 2005! $15.00 'Sugar Daddy' (Zilis 2003) Large. Sport of H. 'Big Daddy. Large round puckered leaves with yellow margin that turns to creamy ivory. Does best in morning sun. $18.00 ‘Summer in Georgia’ (Jim Anderson NR) Large. Round green leaves with a yellow changing to white margin. Lavender flowers. $18.00 ‘Sun Power’ (Aden 86) Large. 22” high x 36” wide. H. 'Sun Power' is one of the best gold hostas. The pointed, bright gold leaves, combined with the distinctive upright vase-like habit of the clump, make this a real winner. The 3' wide clump is topped with sturdy 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer $15.00 'Sunset Groves' small. 8” tall x 30" wide. Thick rugose leaves golden centre with green edge. White flowers. $22.00 ‘Super Sagae’ (Dautzenberg) Medium-Large. This is yet another sport of H. 'Sagae' with a wide and variable creamy border topped with lavender flowers. Width of border improves with age. $18.00 'Surfer Girl’ (Chick Wasitis/Bridgewood Gardens 2000) Small. The lanceolate leaves are sharply pointed and deeply rippled, dark green with a satiny sheen, about 2 to 2½ inches long and 1 to 1¼ inchs wide. The wavy edges of the leaves are very pronounced and attractive. The plant is stoloniferous and increases rapidly to form a mound about 12 to 15 inches wide. The tubular flowers are pale lavender with purple stripes inside, borne on rather tall (18-24") scapes. $10.00 'Sweet Essence’ (Jim Anderson/Bill Silvers, NR) Large. This hosta was previously known as H. Warwick Essence Streaked. Blue/green leaves with creamy yellow streaks. Fragrant flowers. Loves the sun! $45.00 ‣ Snake Eyes ‣ Smiley Face ‣ Sunset Grooves ! ! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 40 'Tattle Tales’ (Fransen) Mini. New variegated sport from H. 'Dragon Tails'. Long, wavy leaves have a green centre framed by a yellow border. The leaves tend to grow upward and then cascade down making a perfect little dense mound. Topped with lavender flowers in midsummer. $18.00 'Tears of Joy’ (P. Black & T. Johnson/Sebright Gardens 2005) Mini. 4" high x 13" wide. Sport of 'Tiny Tears' with narrow upright leaves that are somewhat folded. Leaves are registered as 2 inches long by 1-inch wide. Medium-green lance-shaped leaves are folded, somewhat reminiscent of 'Praying Hands'. Vigorous grower. Tiny purple flowers top the clump in midsummer. $12.00 ‘Teaspoon' (Frank Nyikos 1998) Small. Cute round green leaves form a nice round clump. A cross between 'Golden Tiara' and 'Birchwood Parky's Gold'. Nice airy light lavender flowers at the end of June. Does well in sun or shade. $12.00 ‘Teeny-weeny-Bikini’ (Elslager 2002) Mini. Dark green margins with centres that start out yellow and turn cream. Lavender flowers. $16.00 ’The King’ (Schwarz) Large. 20” high x 50” wide. Leaves are heart shaped; bluishgreen centre with a gold to creamy white irregular margin; slightly rippled; moderately corrugated; good substance. Lavender flowers in July. Nice size plants! $20.00 ‘The Razor’s Edge’ (Terpening) Small. Long green leaves are quite ruffled and have white backs. The upright clump shows off the intensely red petioles in a stunning manner. This H. ‘Hacksaw’ and H. ‘Atom Smasher’ cross is a vigorous grower and will be topped with lavender flowers. $16.00 ‘Thumbelina’ (Dick Ward 1996) Small. 7" high. Small mound of green leaves with a wide creamy-white border. Vigorous growth rate. Lavender flowers in July. Great for woodland borders, rock gardens and pots. $12.00 ‘Thunderbolt’ PP14232 ECBR CPBRAF (Crowder NR) Medium-Large. Wide blue-green margins with yellow turning to cream centres. Heavily corrugated, thick substance. $15.00 ‘Tick Tock’ (Kipplen NR) Small. Yellow leaves with dark green margins for a dense mound. Pale lavender flowers. Sport of H. ‘Gold Drop’. $15.00 ‘Tidewater’ (Zilis 2003) Large. Long, blue-green leaves. Vase shape. Stunning! $15.00 'Timeless Beauty’ (Heemskerk, NR) Sport of H. 'Remember Me'. Medium. 14" high x 20" wide. Dark blue margin with a flamed white centre. Very Limited. From Belgium. $22.00 ‘Titanic’ (Shady Oaks 99) Giant. Sport of hosta 'Sum and Substance’ features a wide gold edge against a dark shiny, green centre. Lavender flowers. $20.00 'Titanium' (Don Dean, 2000) Very thick, intense blue leaves with a ruffled margin. Tubular, lavender flowers. ('Urajiro Hachijo' x 'Blue Clown') $20.00 ‘Totally Awe Sum’ (Mike Koller 2003) A wild and wacky tweak of H. 'Sum and Substance' ploidy has produced something H. 'Totally Awe Sum'. Sleak white streaks and funky furls on luscious leaves with colorful curls explode from the crown of this perplexing permutation. In the spring, foliage is predominantly gold, but as summer cranks up the heat, leaves chill out to cool green centres trimmed in white. $45.00 ‘Totally Twisted’ (Scheer) Medium. Long, light, soft green leaves, white backed, red petioles, un-tamed and twisted. Many leaves turn a complete twist on the edges, nicely showing off the white undersides, shows off the red legs. As season progresses, with the right exposure, develop yellow flecks and speckles. $20.00 ‘Touch of Class’ (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 99) Medium. 14” high x 24” wide. H. 'Touch of Class' comes from the popular H. 'June'. The central pattern of the thick leaves is chartreuse-gold, surrounded by a very wide blue-green border. Light lavender flowers. A Tetraploid. Intense and dramatic colour! $16.00 ‘Trifecta' Briggs Nursery. 6" high x 10" wide. Heart-shaped leaves have a snow-white centre and a fairly wide deep green margin. Flashes of chartreuse divide the margin and centre colors. Lavender flowers in mid-summer. Sport of 'Little Sunspot'. 6” x 10” $22.00 www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 41 ‘Tropical Storm’ PPAF (Walters Gardens, Inc) Small. 10” high x 18” wide. Exceptional sport of H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ Beautiful, heart shaped, puckered, leaves of good substance emerge green with a light green margin and quickly develops a wide, brilliant yellow gold margin. Lavender Flowers. $18.00 ‘Twist of Lime’ (P. Banyai/R.Solberg, 1991) Small. Sport of 'Lemon Lime'. Yellow leaves are bordered by a dark green narrow margin. Vigorous growth rate and small habit lend it to many uses in shady landscapes. Lavender flowers. $10.00 'Typhoon' OS (Jan Van den Top, NR) Small. 6-12" tall. Sport of H. 'Twister' with petioles that twist considerably more than the parent. Vigorous grower with good substance and lavender flowers. For the collector. Extremely Rare. $45.00 ‣ ! ! ! ! Tattle Tales ‣ Totally Awe Sum ‣ Tidewater ‣ Touch of Class www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 42 ‘Ultramarine’ (Zilis, 02) Medium. 18" high by 40" wide. Rich, bright BLUE colour, smooth, thick texture, pointed leaves. Rapid grower. $16.00 ! ‘Valley’s Cathedral' OS (Jeroen Linneman, 2008) Large. Hybrid (pycnophylla x ' Temple Bells') Large leaves have an undulating rippled edge and a white back. Flowers are striking large. Original stock is been offered. This hosta is for the collector! $25.00 ‘Valley’s Chute-the-Chute’ (Jeroen Linneman 2008) Small. 7 - 10" tall. Seedling from 'Kifukurin Ubatake'. Lance-shaped wavy bright golden leaves of good substance, turns light green later in the season unless in full sun. This hosta has a very unique growing habit in that it lays almost flat to the ground! Likes morning sun and has lavender flowers. $15.00 'Valley's Glacier’ (Jeroen Linneman) Medium 16" high. Sport of H. First Frost. Wide yellow tocreamy-white on frosty steely-blue foliage. Lavender flowers $18.00 ‘Venus' (Walters Gardens 1993) h. 'Aphrodite' sport. Beautiful 5" long, double-double flowers with 18-24 petals. Extremely Fragrant! Loves the sun. $20.00 Victor' (Gino Vandekinderen, NR) Medium. Sport of H. 'Whirlwind'. Thick green leaves have a narrow yellow centre that turns greenish in the shade. For best colouring plant in a sunny location. Morning sun. Fast growing and very eye catching. $22.00 ‘Victory’ (Zillis/Solberg, 2002) Giant. 30” high x 70” wide. This splendid sport of Hosta nigrescens 'Elatior' features broad green leaves edged with a nice white margin. The upright spreading habit and growth size lends itself for use as a specimen. Extraordinary variegated hosta. Pale lavender flowers on arching scapes. VERY impressive hosta. $20.00 'Volcano Island' PPAF (Marco Fransen NR) Medium. This is a tetraploid from H. 'Paradise Island'. Thicker leaves and a wider border will make this one outstanding hosta! Upright leaves show off the cherry red petioles. Exceptional hosta! $22.00 ‘Vulcan’ (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) Medium-Large sized. This sport of 'Captain Kirk' has creamy-white leaves with dark green margins. Golden-yellow streaks occur along the interior margins where the white and green overlap. 'Vulcan' has a vigorous growth rate for a white-centred hosta. Pale lavender flowers. WOW! $18.00 ‣ Victory ‣ Valley’s Glacier ‣ Victor www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 43 ‘Waukon Glass’ (Axmear) Large. Large frosty leaves have a very wide cream coloured border that makes a stunning contrast. The leaves exhibit a sheen that almost give it a ‘glassy look’. Good substance. Lavender flowers. $20.00 'Waukon Thin Ice' (Axmear) Medium. Thick, blue-green leaves have a greenish-yellow border which turns yellow later in the season. Upright clump is vigorous. Lavender flowers mid summer. $20.00 'Wheee!' PPAF CPBRAF (Bill Meyers) Extremely ruffled, cream colored margins extend from the tip of each green leaf all the way down the petiole to the crown. This ruffled margin is evident even in the juvenile stage of the plant before vernalization. The leaves of this medium sized hosta are of excellent substance, making them slug resistant in the landscape. Light lavender flowers appear atop purple scapes in midsummer. This is a Proven Winners Plant. $18.00 ‘Whirlwind’ (Kulpa, 99) Medium, lavender flowers. Very dark green leaf margins with streaky yellowy to white centre. Leaves are curly and twist in an upright growth pattern. Very vigorous growth rate. A very unique hosta. $12.00 'Wishing Well' PPAF CPBRAF (Don Dean) Large. 23" high x 38" wide. This prized hosta holds its beautiful blue colour long into the season even when planted in 2/3 day of sun. Its huge leaves emerge slowly, exhibiting cupped, rippled, corrugated texture. They unfold slowly as they mature. Thick substance. Good growth rate. Near white flowers midsummer and last thru late summer. $20.00 ‘Wolverine’ (Wilkins, 95) Small to medium, 6” high x 12” wide. Leaves are long, tapered blue-green with a lovely gold margin. $12.00 ‘Wooly Bully’ Medium. Sport of H. 'Blue Boy'. The centre of the leaf is blue-green and margins are yellow. Lavender flowers. $15.00 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ‣ Wishing Well ‣ Wheee! www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 44 ! ‘Yankee Blue’ This vigorously growing blue hosta forms a full, symmetrical, wide mound that really makes a statement in the landscape. The elongated wedge-shaped leaves with wavy margins hold their blue color well into summer, eventually turning blue-green late in the season. Near-white flowers top the clump in midsummer. $15.00 ‘Yellow Polka Dot Bikini’ (L. Jones, 2005) Small. Sport from H. 'Striptease' with bright yellow borders that eventually turn apple green...leaf centre is dark and shows the typical 'Striptease' white line. 'Yellow Polka Dot Bikini' is quite distinctive early on but as it changes it begins to look very similar to H. 'Hanky Panky'. The beautiful spring show is well worth having the plant. Leaves twist and cup a little and then flatten out later. Topped with lavender flowers midsummer. $20.00 ‣ Yellow Polka Dot Bikini ‣ Yankee Blue www.goldenbrookhostas.com 905-449-5906 Page 45