Re: Re: good and bad roses, scent and repeat

**Alan Zelhart rpcs30@email.sps.mot.com>**

Alicia,

What cute kids!  You know, even in the big cities, nurseries only seem
to carry a limited variety of roses.  That is why over 90% of my roses
have came off the internet, from various internet mail order companies. 
That way I get exactly what I want.  Until I found the internet I never
dreamed of all the varieties of roses out their.  I was even overwhelmed
more by the vast variety of colors and shapes of the blooms.  

Check out this stunning mini called Pink Poodle:

http://www.uncommongarden.com/r/pinkpoodle.html

Have you ever seen anything like that at the store?  I'm betting
not...so I ordered 5 of this fall! =)
-----
Alan        Chandler, Arizona        Sunset Zone: 13

http://www.gizmoaz.com
Over 181 Roses! 109 Different varieties! Never a dull moment!!

Alicia Bayer wrote:
> 
> Joanie, thanks for suggesting the Blanc Double de Coubert.  It sounds
> wonderful.
> 
> I don't know why our nurseries and stores just carry HTs.  I suspect
> that they're best for triggering impulse buys.  I've succombed more
> than once to a Tiffany or Peace rose with a few perfect blooms on top,
> even though I know better.  :)  Shrub roses don't look as fancy in
> their pots so I think people may not give them a chance.  I really
> think for landscaping they're even prettier though.  I like an
> informal cottage garden look, and they are so fitting for backdrops
> especially.
> 
> I thought I'd attach a photo.  I hope nobody minds.  This is my
> William Baffin, which I haven't bothered to try to train and just let
> be.  It mainly tries to reach out and attack my children.  <G>  In
> front are my prize flowers, Victoria and Annalee, holding some peonies
> from elsewhere.  The picture is in the front/side yard, away from the
> main gardens.  It shows why I love the hardy roses though.  You'll
> never see a HT thrive like this in zone 4!  The Baffin repeats all
> summer, too, though it took about 3 years to start doing so.  It's
> only 4 years old.
> 
> --
> Alicia
> 
> A Magical Childhood
> http://www.magicalchildhood.com
> 
> Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never
> begin.
> --Grace Hansen
> 
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