Re: Own root roses
- Subject: Re: Own root roses
- From: B* T*
- Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 19:12:58 -0500
Marilyn-
Let me start by saying I know *nothing* about roses (although I'd better learn soon
since I planted 5 last year!).
But, since your son is not far from me, maybe he could check out the Conard Pyle
company whose roses are sold retail as "Star Roses" ( http://www.starroses.com ). I
think they sell only wholesale at the nursery and online they'll direct you to a
local nursery carrying their roses . They're located in West Grove, PA which is
about 5-10 min. south of Longwood on Rt. 1.
Each spring - and I think it's on Memorial day weekend or the weekend before - Conard
Pyle donates roses for a fundraiser that's held at the nursery for a local charity .
I haven't been able to go since I first heard about it 3 years ago but my neighbor
went last year and because it was pouring down rain early in the morning, attendance
was way down and they were selling some roses for $1 a piece when he got there at 10
AM (which is how I came to acquire at least some of my roses last year!). It's
supposed to be a lot of fun to go - people get there really early and bring a blanket
or an extra person who will just stand and watch the goodies as they are acquired. I
think shrubs and perennials are sold as well.
Maybe I'll even be able to go this year!
Barb (zone 6/7, southeastern PA)
Marilyn Dube wrote:
> Hi everyone,
> My son & his family live in Chester County, PA and are wanting to plant a
> rose garden this spring. They are looking for good sources of own root
> roses. Especially David Austins and old roses. He wants good sized plants,
> not first year rooted cuttings. Bare root or potted - I don't think it
> matters.
> Would you please send me your suggestions of mail order nurseries and/or
> walk in nurseries where he could find a selection of roses as decried above?
> I will forward your suggestions on to him.
>
> Thanks very much, Marilyn
>
> Marilyn Dube'
> Natural Designs Nursery
> Portland, Oregon
>
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