Gardening: Hosta care and keeping, Part 2

The question arises, with so many hosta varieties available, how do we choose? There are many variables in terms of size, foliage, shape, colour and texture of foliage, flower colour, and leaf substance (thicker leaves = better slug resistance). A lot of it comes down to personal preferences and available space.
To make selection a bit easier, the American Hosta Growers Association established the Hosta of the Year program in 1996. Award winners are hostas that have performed well in gardens in