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  Hostas Direct Update
  June 2005

 
  Dear Thomas,

Due to the heavy rains, HostasDirect will not be open this weekend, June 10. See the balance of this letter for details. This letter informs you of the many exciting and unique developments at HostasDirect! Our cutting- edge computer technology available "direct" on your computer screen will put you in the best position to make well-informed plant selection, design and buying decisions. Our technology allows you to save time, money and frustration and maximize your garden enjoyment! You can select many of your plants at our locations or have them shipped "direct" to you at the time you desire.

 
 
The Web Site

Our new web site will be unveiled in the very near future. Please check back at www.HostasDirect.com. Our present web site is on line but not updated. The new site will be AWESOME. Our web site will have many unique features:

 

  • Research over 6,000 hostas in our exclusive Pat Mora database, including detailed information and photos of individual hostas. Search using 83 different hosta criteria (while listening to music you select) including: Leaf color, luster, cupping, shape, edge, veins, and sizes; Hosta slug and sun resistance, growth rate, spacing and comments; Bloom size, shape, color, fragrance, and time; Names - 17 categories: patriotic, spiritual, people, fun, etc.; Hosta hybridizer and plant origin information.
  • The latest hosta hybrids and starter plants, field grown divisions, potted hostas, and large clumps - all at different stages of growth and different price points. We ship right to your door, you can visit our new retail site or purchase from my own yard!
  • Hosta apparel - yes, fun, quality clothes to share your love of hostas
  • Custom designed, unique garden labels - special designs
  • Fun, new garden art products and traditional garden products
  • Hosta information, planting and design tips, disease information, access to garden designers for design suggestions
  • Deer, slug and pest tips and products
  • Hosta and garden books
  • Gift certificates
  • Credit card acceptance
  • HostasDirect "rewards system" for purchasing hostas from HostasDirect.
  • American Hosta Society's highest rated 30 hostas and much more!

     

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    Retail Locations

    There will be two retail locations. Please check our web site for updates and retail hours as they may change.

    1. My (Tom Carlson's) home: I have over 400 varieties (thousands of plants) of mostly very mature hostas on display and for sale in addition to starter plants. My home is located at 19 Mid Oaks Road, Roseville, Minnesota (just two blocks west of the intersection of Snelling Ave. and Roselawn Ave. 1 mile north of the Minnesota State Fair Grounds). Out of respect for my neighbors, please do not stop or drive by other than sale hours or drive through the neighborhood! E mail us for a group garden tour. Please check our new web site in case of severe changes in the weather. Many of these plants are dug in your presence. We will not be open this weekend, June 10th, but will be open from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 17, 18, and 19; June 23, 24, and 25; July 15, 16, and 17 (note there is a "hosta cut leaf" show at nearby Como Park Conservatory July 16 from noon until 4:30 PM - accredited by The American Hosta Society - we are 1.5 miles away - this is a special event for hosta lovers).

       

    2. Love from Minnesota's corporate and retail headquarters - in particular thousands of discounted "starter plants" will be for sale - including some of the newest hybrids. There is plenty of parking: (located just 1 block northwest of Rosedale shopping center at 2465 Fairview Ave. North. We will be located on the west side of their building.) Love from Minnesota offers a wide range of quality, fun, Minnesota type products for gifts, souvenirs, home, office or lake places. You will love this store!

       

     
      By the way, I am usually the tallest guy around at 6' 8" - please say hello. For those of you that saw me limping around all last summer, my back surgery last October went well. I am thankful to be working out in the gardens again (even in the monsoons). I know you have many places to buy hostas; all of us at HostasDirect hope to earn your trust and your friendship. We will do our very best.

    Please feel free to tell or e mail your friends. Thanks! As I stated before, HostasDirect does not sell our mail lists and our credit card system is secure. If you ever wish to ever be removed from our list just e mail us!

    Sincerely,


    Tom Carlson, President
    Hostas Direct

    phone: 651-204-9922