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Heirloom Old Garden Roses - was: Why is there so little mail?



> Keith:  thanks so much for the advice.  I prefer to plant in the spring
> only because everything looks so fresh and it brings about promise for
the
> upcoming season.  One thing though...since you get your roses wholesale,
do
> you think that the place you order from would sell to individuals?  

Yes, they do.  But the price is a lot steeper.  Still, the selection is
incredible.


I've heard about this company from California (or is it
> Oregon) that sells roses grown on their own roots, but the name escapes
me
> at the moment (the catalog supposedly has lots of color photos, is $5,
and
> has "Old Fashioned" or "Antique" in the title).  Anyway, I've heard mixed
> reviews about the company, you know, poor plants, very small plants, good
> selection, slow to ship orders, etc..  

That would be Heirloom Old Garden Roses.  The catalog, as a reference, is
well worth it.  I happen to like them and have never had a problem.  The
rumor is that they were slammed on the 'Net by a disgruntled employee.  Or
so "they" say.  I've heard other complaints, but I know what to expect from
them and I've never been disappointed.  They sell rooted cuttings.  That's
what you get.  I would prefer all my roses to be own root, and am doing a
lot of the rooting myself.  We won't discuss patented plants in the same
breath, of course! ; )

Anyway, after all the negative publicity, Heirloom OGR's did a major
shakeup and rallied.  My order last year included multiples in most of the
pots.  I ordered 10  plants, and got 18!  And these were well advanced
cuttings.  I was quite happy.

>Plus, I'm hesitant to order from a
> place that grows plants in a much warmer zone than mine.  These plants
> haven't seen snow!

I've not had a problem.  I worry about that with Iris and Daylilies more
(and should!).  Just refer to the basic hardiness of the plant.  I've got
around 40 plants from them.  All have survived.

> 
> Do you know of a place near to our zone 5/6?

Let me get back to you on that.  There are other reputable places in our
zone, that should have our support. Once I start sorting catalogs I'll have
more information.  I'm spoiled by wholesale.

keith
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