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

On the subject of mail ordering own-root roses, I've been extremely pleased
with the following source out of Garberville, CA:

Greenmantle Nursery
3010 Etersburg Road
Garberville, CA  95542
(707) 986-7504

This is a husband and wife team -- he specializes in antique fruit trees,
and she, classic roses.  The roses I ordered arrived in excellent condition
-- very healthy stock, and a nice root system.  I was very pleased,
especially in comparison to own-root roses I'd purchased elsewhere.  They
send a list, which means you'll have to run to the library and get Peter
Beale's "Classic Roses" (heaven!) to see what the roses look like, but it's
well worth the effort!  ; )

Patty
zone 8b
Louisiana

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> From: Keith Romanczyk <berlin@wycol.com>
> To: rose-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Heirloom Old Garden Roses - was: Why is there so little mail?
> Date: Monday, October 27, 1997 12:36 PM
> 
> 
> 
> > 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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