I doubt that many of our grandmothers paid for a hosta. Plants were just there, moved from garden to garden until hostas were everywhere. That still happens, of course. Hostas are easily divided and shared. But in many cases, real dollars change hands in our quest for special varieties.
Collectors pay ransoms for divisions of prized or rare specimens.
As I said, these arent your grandmothers hostas. Their 1997 lineup includes 229 different varieties of hosta, in addition to companion perennials. Because accessories reflect a personal touch, they are of paramount importance in the decoration and completion of a home. A new canna is likely to be a landscape staple, but gardeners may have a difficult time finding the plants this year. A romantic home is synonymous with comfort, nature and traditional values.