BULB-ZILLA™ Information

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Our Mission and Pledge to Our Customers

Highest quality, biggest bulbs and newest varieties for the best price. We want to inspire you with the thrill, the passion and the unforgettable fragrance that Lilies will bring to your life.

Our products are backed with a performance and identity guarantee, as long as you adhere to our planting recommendations, climate zones, and as long as you do not attempt to grow them as houseplants or grow them in undersized pots. Just notify us of any problems by August 31, 2009 to initiate a claim for refund or replacement.

We provide full planting instructions with every order and are always at your service for "live person" support to handle your concerns.

LILY PAD SHOW SCHEDULE for 2010

We invite you to pay us a visit at our various shows this season. Our knowledgeable staff takes pleasure in providing information and cultural advice regarding our product line. We can show you around the booth and help you find suitable items for your individual gardening needs. It is also a fine opportunity for you to shop our “show specials”, which provide substantial discounts over our regular catalog price. Some of these are not advertised, but are based upon overstock from our harvest. Some we will mention in the following list of shows.

Please visit us EARLY to get the best selection. Also, you owe it to yourself to comparison-shop before overpaying elsewhere in the show. We are approachable to “meet-or beat” verifiable pricing on anything of identical name and size grade, on the show floor. Our quality and selection is first-rate on Lilies, Daylilies, Peonies, and Tree Peonies.

You will recognize our booth by overhead green-leaf canopies and the sound of Spring Frogs. We hope you will not be confused by vendors imitating our photo package design.

JAN. 22-24: GOOD EARTH SHOW

Eugene, OR. Lane County Fairgrounds. We are located in the “Good Garden” section and have expanded our display for this show. We will carry an impressive array of Lily bulbs, Daylilies, and various types of Peonies, as well as some special bare-root perennials. This show catches us a little early, thus we will be missing some of the items featured on our website. We do plan to offer some show specials, and bulb combos, at a good discount. Namely, we have some beautiful “BULZ-ZILLA” stock, which we will be discounting. Our “All season economy one-pound bag of bulbs (at least 10 bulbs per bag) represent the non-standard size bulbs from Fall harvest, which we plan to offer for a fraction of the original catalog price. These are mostly blooming-size bulbs and will give you a great start on a world-class lily garden on a shoestring!. In keeping with this “green” show we’ll be selling some of our Earth-friendly gardening products, which we strongly recommend to fellow lily-gardeners. This show has free parking and free admission with a food bank donation at the door.

Because our end-of-season deals are so good, controversy has been stirred up regarding Spring planting of Lily bulbs. For an explanation and full disclosure of our approach to Spring planting and our discount policies, just skip to the end of this page.

JAN. 27 31: TACOMA HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

Tacoma Dome, Exhibition Hall. booth #214.This is Tacoma’s “real” Home Show, a venerable and prestigious event of many years standing. The garden section (Exhibition Hall) is on your left as you enter the lobby. Our booth, #114 is our usual spot, just inside the door against the inside wall. Be advised that the show may try to divert you into the building by an alternate entrance, requiring you to climb the ramp into the upper section of the Dome. But you are free to enter by the normal entrance if you wish to avoid the extra hike. Also you are free to tour the Garden section before the Home section, at your pleasure, without “following the herd”. We will be fairly well prepared with bulbs for this event, although some of our new products may still be enroute to us at that early date. We do plan to offer some interesting specials on our domestically-grown goods. We will have specials on “Sumatra”, “Rio Negro”, “Stargazer”, “Casa Blanca” , and “Miss Lucy” to name a few. No coupon is needed for the show specials. Just bring your Shameless Bribe 10% off certificate for even greater savings at our booth.

FOR Discount entrance COUPON go to:

http://otshows.com/shows/ths/attendees/discount_coupon_download.htm

FEB. 3-7: NORTHWEST FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW

Seattle Convention Center, downtown. This show promises to be as much of a spectacle as ever. We will have two booths in different buildings in hopes you will not miss us at this very large and diverse show. This is one-stop-shopping at its best, featuring the region’s most distinguished growers of fine plant material. There is so much magic and wonder to absorb, you may want to spend a couple of days in town.

Our primary booth is in the “Plant Market” section, which is across the skybridge from the main show gardens. We are in the MIDDLE of the section, embedded amongst many other nurseries. (NOT at the front of the section). We are in aisle 2300 and will of course have our green leaf canopies flying overhead to direct you to our space. Our auxiliary booth (The Froggery) is next to the show gardens, right near the lobby entrance in aisle 100. This is a fun booth where you will find a display of gardening decor and gadgetry, as well as a full line of lily bulbs, Daylilies, and Peonies. Save money with our show specials, including the “BULB-ZILLA” size grade bulbs, “Stargazer”, “Casa Blanca” and “Miss Lucy”, to name a few. You will also find savings on some very special Tree Peonies. We specialize in the rare and hard-to-find varieties, to tempt the adventurous gardeners and collectors among you. . Most of our Lily varieties are the extra fragrant types. Don’t forget to present your SHAMELESS BRIBE certificate for an additional 10% off your purchase. . It PAYS to seek us out and not be waylaid by the first vendor you run into.

Discount Show Tickets can be ordered via the following link. http://www.gardenshow.com/seattle/tickets/

FEB. 12 - 14: PORTLAND YARD, GARDEN AND PATIO SHOW

Portland, Oregon Convention Center. This is the place to BE for dedicated gardeners. The event features the best Oregon and Southwest Washington have to offer in the way of nursery products. Meet the growers and get the best advice. Our booth is close to the doorway in aisle #1200. We hope you will make the attempt to find us...we may not be the only lily vendor, but we try to be the BEST, with the best selection, quality, and size for your dollar. Don’t be confused by imitators using our original package design. We will be waiting to direct you to our fantastic show specials, including “Casa Blanca”, “Stargazer”, “Tiger Woods”, “Miss Lucy” various tree peonies, and much more. We will have many new varieties this year and specialize in the more rare items, hard to find elsewhere. We carry mostly the extra-fragrant lily types. Use your SHAMELESS BRIBE certificate for an additional 10% off your purchase. Visit our booth early for best selection.

For Discount Tickets go to http://ygpshow.com/discounts.php

FEB. 24-28: PORTLAND HOME AND GARDEN SHOW

Portland, Expo Center, This show has something for everyone and features some absolutely splendid show gardens. Our booth is #1266 in the 1200 aisle. This is located in the “D” building, not with the so-called “Plant Sale”. (We prefer to interact directly with our customers rather than be confined to the central cashiering system) You will have access to expertise and special attention while shopping our booth. This will be prime time for the very best selection of Lilies, Daylilies, Peonies, and 3-5 year Tree Peonies of highest quality. We hope you will seek us out for terrific deals and show specials for items, such as “Stargazer,”, “Casa Blanca”, “Sumatra:”, “Miss Lucy”, “Tiger Woods”, just to mention a few. We will have a fine line of new and rare items to tempt you. Don’t miss our “BULB-ZILLA” line of monster-sized bulbs. Use the SHAMELESS BRIBE certificate to get an addition 10% off your purchase with us.

Discount entrance coupons: Go to http://otshows.com/shows/phs/attendees/discount_coupon.htm

MAR 5-7: EVERETT HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Everett, WA. Comcast Arena, booth #601. This is a pleasant show for those wanting a lower-key experience than Seattle in downtown Everett’s spacious comcast Arena. There is a diversity of products. and there you will find “The Lily Pad”, waiting to serve you. The show specials will be plentiful (similar to preceding events) to save you money over our catalog pricing. Your SHAMELESS BRIBE certificate will save you an additional 10% on your whole purchase there.

To print discount entrance coupons go to http://www.everetthomegardenshow.com/home-coupon.pdf.

MAR. 11-14: LANE COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Eugene, OR, Lane County Fairgrounds. Booth #69 in the middle room with the skylights. (Atrium). Our lily selection will be unbeatable, as well as our show specials for selected items, similar to the preceding events. We hope you will stock up, as many of our products are hard to find elsewhere. Also offered will be our 3-5-yr. own-root tree peonies, ready to go into your garden. Daylilies are another of our specialties, which we hope you will consider for your perennial garden. Many are rebloomers and some even carry a bit of fragrance. This show has free admission and free parking with a food bank donation at the door.

MAR. 24-28: SAN FRANCISCO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

San Mateo Fairgrounds and Event Center. (No more Cow Palace) We are located in Fiesta Hall, booth #1120 in the 1100 aisle. We have moved back into the Plant Market this year. As you pass from the show gardens into the Plant Market, you enter Fiesta Hall. Our booth is immediately to your right just inside the door. Our deals are so good and our varieties so tempting you will want to start your shopping in our booth. It’s good to comparison shop, so don’t pass us by. Our deals on specialty lilies will be geared to products most abundant in our inventory, so come prepared for some good bargains at this show. We will be starting to close-out some of our tree peonies by then, so don’t miss this opportunity for savings. We recommend tree peonies over the herbaceous peonies in the mild regions of California, as they require less Winter chill for blooming. For an additional 10% off your show purchase, turn in your “SHAMELESS BRIBE” certificate. Many of our fine bulbs (including our exculsive and amazing BULB-ZILLA™ sizes ) are domestically raised on the West Coast and others are procured from Holland in order to tap into some of the newer and more unique material on the world-wide market.

to purchase advance discount tickets, go to http://www.sfgardenshow.com.

MAR 26-28: BOISE FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW

Boise, ID, Centre on the Grove. Booth #701. Upon entering the main exhibit hall, turn right and proceed to the far right-hand wall. You will see our green leaf overhead canopies to identify our booth. This is a classy show, including win-tasting and jazz evenings and showcasing many fine nursery and garden-related products. Timing is ideal for planting Lily bulbs. Daylilies and Peonies are also plantable at this time. Our varieties are special, many rare and difficult to obtain. We can recommend those best suited to the area. Our show specials will save you money, including popular items as “Stargazer”, “Casa Blanca”, “Sumatra” and “Miss Lucy” . WE hope you won’t be misled by competitors imitating our package design. The Lily Pad is one of the original participants in this event and we hope to keep serving you. Use your SHAMELESS BRIBE certificate for an additional 10% off your purchase. You can obtain $2.00 discount coupons toward admission, at any Zamzow location in town.

April 8 11: CALIFORNIA STATE FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW

Sacramento, CA. Cal Expo. Contrary to previously-published information, our booth is now located in the main Pavilion, in the Plant Section, booth #s 1318, 1320 and 1322 (in the "1300 aisle"). Watch for our green overhead canopy leaves in order to recognize us. Great clearance items and bargains planned at this event, subject to remaining inventory., so try to visit us first before overpaying elsewhere. This is a new show and there is definitely a great deal of energy and enthusiasm for bringing a world-class event to the Central Valley by experienced show producers and gardening enthusiasts. We have some fine items, Lilies, Daylilies and Peonies, especially suited for the region and are looking forward to participating in this exciting event and hope to see you there!. Our SHAMELESS BRIBE CERTIFICATE IS STILL IN EFFECT for this event for an additional 10% off your purchase. Many of our fine bulbs are domestically raised on the West Coast (including our amazing and exclusive BULB-ZILLA line). Others are sourced out of Holland to give our customers a chance to obtain some of the more cutting-edge varieties, relatively new on the scene.

April 15 - 18: PUYALLUP SPRING FAIR

Puyallup, WA Fairgrounds. Fairplex building in the gardening section. We feature surplus plants and bulbs at this time of year, so get ready for bargains on top-quality premium stock. We never know exactly what we’ll have left at this time of year, but it’s always something GOOD!. This is a great time to fill in the empty spaces in your garden and put some extra touches here and there. How about some pots full of beautiful lilies for your patio? Prices upto 50% off surplus inventory.

APRIL 23 - 25: CLARK COUNTY HOME & IDEA FAIR

Clark County Fairgrouds, Plant Sale building, booth #53, just inside the door, directly facing the main show building. This is a very good source for fine nursery stock at this time of year to be filling in empty spaces and putting finishing touches on your garden design. We will feature a big clearance section, with prices 30% - 50% off high-quality premium varieties, including Lilies, Daylilies and Tree Peonies. We are sure to run out of some of the more popular selections, so do your shopping early. It can be cool in the plant sale building so dress warmly and shop your heart out. Admission is free, Parking fee $5

May 1 -2, 2010: CLACKAMAS CO. MASTER GARDENERS SPRING GARDEN FAIR.

Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon. We will have a nice array of lily bulbs and daylily roots, in great condition for Spring planting. This is a perfect time to fill in the gaps in your garden design and take advantage of our clearance on inventory overstock. This event is held rain or shine and always has excellent bargains on plant material for the focussed shoppers. Admission $3.00. Free Parking. The website is http://clackamascountymastergardeners.org/SpringGardenFair.htm

PLEASE NOTE: our location has shifted to a space back among the trees, instead of our former central location. This will distinguish our booth from the others, and make it easier to locate. Also we would like to advise you that our proprietary package design and photo labelling is being imitated by other growers. We are concerned about our loyal customers being fooled in this manner.

MAY 8: INLAND EMPIRE GARDEN EXPO

Spokane Valley, Spokane Community College. This is an insanely popular event, with eager gardeners waiting at the door for first pick of the plants. Just one day to acquire specialty plant material you can’t get in local outlets. This coincides with our clearance time of year, so you will always find bargains, bargains and more bargains in our booth. Look for us in our usual location, indoors. . We have outgrown our 20-ft space and will be occupying a larger space for your shopping comfort this year. We’ll be bringing plenty of Lilies, Daylilies and Peonies for your selection. You always make us feel so welcome and appreciated there in Spokane. It’s crazy, it’s high-energy, and it’s exhausting, but it’s fun and everybody goes home happy, with beautiful plants.

Free admission and parking.

MAY 13-16: ANNUAL LILY PAD CLEARANCE EVENT

Olympia, WA, Farmer’s Market, foot of Capitol Blvd., downtown near waterfront. Our Market has attained nationwide notoriety, as a picturesque “real” farmers market with producers of nursery goods, organic produce, Washington-grown fruit, bakery goods, fresh and smoked meat, seafood, fresh flowers, and beautiful hand-crafted wares. Wonderful food concessions and Live music really make a day at the Market a destination experience. We even have a display garden on premise for your strolling pleasure. Come for lunch and eat under cover at our big picnic tables. We are outdoors, but in a protected arcade with wind-screens and heaters. The Lily Pad is ready to DEAL at this time of year. Come early for best selection....we will be there all four market days, rain or shine, to make it easy for you.. Hours are 10 am to 3 pm each day. Although we sell at the market before and after this time, we make more items available at discount prices during this designated sale. We will have many items marked down 30% to 50%. No telling exactly what will be available, but definitely something GOOD and plenty of it! Best selection early in the timeframe. Sorry, we don't accept advance orders, or provide shipping for the clearance inventory.

Free parking in surrounding market lots.

June 11, 12, 13, 2010: SORTICULTURE (EVERETT'S GARDEN AND ART FESTIVAL)

Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd, at West Marine View Dr., Everett, WA. This celebration of creative outdoor living is a beloved festival that fills scenic Legion Park in north Everett. High-quality garden embellishments and fine plant material are offered by featured artists and specialty regional growers. Seminars, childrens activities, live music, delicious food, and inspiring ideas will make this a worthwhile destination, rain or shine. It is not too late to plant lilies. Our bulbs will be freshly withdrawn from cold storage and in excellent condition for a slightly later-than normal bloom time in your garden (As late as September). Why not plan for extended lily-blooming in this year's garden? Discount pricing and quantity offers will be in effect at our booth, while inventory remains.

WHY SPRING SALES OF LILY BULBS IS NOT A BAD THING.

One rumor circulating is that Spring sales of bulbs is BAD. We market bulbs into early June. From experience as cut flower growers AND as gardeners, we can assure you that this is a very feasible and rewarding manner in which to obtain spectacular bloom at a time little else is happeneing, i.e, September and even October if you want to push your luck. OUR POLICY IS FULL DISCLOSURE in marketting bulbs in the Spring. If the bulbs are a little sprouted, we discount them accordingly and point out the disadvantages of over-sprouted bulbs. We absolutely won't sell anything that's only fit for livestock fodder, and certainly never aim to deceive the customer For late planting of cooler-stored bulbs, we find these totally appropriate for gardening purposes, by observing a few simple growing tips, which we share with our customers at the point of sale. .There is a chance of cutting short the growing cycle if planted very late, however this does not desroy the bulbs. It may put them a bit out of phase for a year, but patient gardeners will be rewarded in time with a perennial planting of lilies, no matter how late they are planted. Consider how much money gardeners spend on their ANNUAL ornamentals for the late season, knowing full well they will never be seen again beyond that season. Compare this expense with the cost of a $2.00 or $3.00 lily, which has the potential to beautify your garden in 60 to 120 days, and the added benefit of returning in following years, with just a minimum of upkeep and patience. -Even WITHOUT the added perennial benefit, this is not any worse an outcome than buying potted annuals every year for late-season beauty.

As always, our bulbs are guaranteed for the purchase price, if they do not perform as we describe. Certain performance disqualifiers are imposed in the case of drastically discounted bulbs.