Some more pics from this morning May 22

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hardyjim
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Some more pics from this morning May 22

Post by hardyjim » Sun May 22, 2016 9:14 am

One of the Trachys I am interested in is T.Misan
quite the lovely little Trachy,even at this size.

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These have fragrance crystals...

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Pineapple

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Yucca Treculeana

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White undersides of Princeps leaves by morning light.

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Luscious new leaves.

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Trimmed up Waggie

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Nice color contrast in Giant reed grass in the spring.

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See whats going on here.?..the Green goblet behind
has snuck a baby underneath the Parryi.Parryi pup
to the left.

Parryi is about 2' across now.

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A.Neomexicana
Finally gaining some mass.

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A.Havardiana
Over a yard(40") across.

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Tricho is moving now,all those black marks were in the center.

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Left out of the last round S.McCurtain...also
unprotected the last 3 winters.

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Brahea "Clara"

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Post by igor.glukhovtsev » Tue May 24, 2016 9:33 am

Jim, your plants are just tremendous! Agave parryi is just WOW! 2' across - unbelievable! Keep going posting as the plants will be developing!
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Post by hardyjim » Wed May 25, 2016 6:19 am

Thanks Igor

Wasn't sure if anyone still posts here :o

The agave have been a big surprise...
lots of fun!
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Post by cuja1 » Thu May 26, 2016 9:57 am

Nice!
Jeff

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