I was told by Vintage that FiddleTown Cherry WAS Frances Grate's Tea. I sure would like to know what tea rose IS pictured as FiddleTown Cherry at Vintage. Does it look the way yours does in bud, Peachie? The closest I have seen to this pic is White Maman Cochet. I am besotted... Here is a link that might be useful: Scroll down to Custom root and to FTC

A. - My cats do not eat my plants - and I have too many plants (and 2 cats) - so some reduction wouldn't hurt. We have a Show in 2 weeks - I am dreaming on selling everything that blooms and leaving myself only starters and leaves and most of the trailers - because it takes long time to get them to the size. The cat damage is mechanichal - fly in the window - all bets are out - everything is flying. Or they decide to walk through the lower light shelf. Regarding names and unnamed - and to show or not to show - you probably have green fingers, you can grow plants so they are looking great and blooming great - at some point you will want to try more elaborate varieties, something different - so going to the Shows, seeing what other people grow and may be bringing a starter or 2 is part of developing your hobby. Association with people with the same interests is enjoyable and useful - so joining the club can be attractive at some point. And how did it start - you got a NOID violet or 2 - and they did great for you. Regarding the lamp - you can get a skinny fluorescent fixture to fit your growing place - and you can hang it from the ceiling above your violets - and turn it on in the evenings. Depends how handy you are - you can figure out some inconspicuous support for T8 or T5 fixture - like they sell for above the kitchen counters - light stick or some similar name. Good Luck Irina

Nice! Abiqua trumpet is one I have been mulling over....I want a small blue cupped one. I think my Heatwave is the same age as yours and this looks like a good year for it, too.

yachter, the way you have done your mantel is very nice. All your accessories go so well together. I love your stripe wallpaper! Judith, soo pretty--as usual ! :) Those goblets are such a pretty pink and so delicate looking, and I love the pink dishes. I'm getting in the pink 'mood' too after seeing all the pretty pink dishes on here. Your floral arrangement is beautiful! hi2all, thank you. The bone dishes were a gift from a friend and I try to use them often but I need to find more ideas for them. lorinscott, such pretty dishes. Your table is gorgeous too and I love your wall color, it is very pretty. I bet it is even prettier at night with candles glowing! sandi, I was in our Walmart today and I seen where the green checked napkins were back in stock and also saw the black checked ones which they didn't have before. Those are really nice too. You couldn't smuggle them past the DP? lol!