Hi Rob, Here's a group shot of 9 roses I got from RU a couple of weeks ago: Here's a closeup of Ambridge Rose: I was very satisfied with the plants I've received. Eric

I have not ordered from Roses Unlimited, but inquired about some roses that I'd like to buy recently. They charge an additional $4.00 on top of their $17/$18 for EACH plant then $5.00 handling. Just seems expensive after the $4.00 addition adding up to $21 for each rose plant. I have ordered from other rose venders, but just would like to hear from others in re of their concern, if any, the addition all per plant. Patty

Years ago, I didn't have a good experience with Roses Unlimited. It was my first ever rose order. The lack of success had a lot to do with weather, shipping delays and because the roses were in the box too many days during transport. Roses Unlimited has such overwhelmingly good reviews, so my experience was unusual. I didn't complain, because the winter was awful that year and I knew they took a hard hit. I learned that roses from nurseries closer to my side of the Country do much better, so I purchased roses from different sources from then on. I'm sorry to hear that Pat's husband died. He is the one that phoned me about the shipping delays. He sounded like a nice gentleman. I think they could benefit from a different ordering system. They used to only take checks, so there is some progress. I can't imagine running a nursery and producing a living product that is dependent on so many factors. I think we need to have patience with nurseries, because what would we do without them? I ordered Alakazam from For Love of Roses in December of 2015. However, when the rose proved to be difficult to propagate, my rose that was "in stock" became an additional mother plant out of necessity. Of course the owner offered me a refund or another rose, but I told him I wanted to wait as long as it takes. They expect to fill my order sometime in 2018. I appreciate that they haven't given up. I have stories about other nurseries as well, but this is already becoming a book. Rose nurseries are in business, because they have a love for roses and will do what they can to please their customers. Give them a chance to fix the issues and they will. I've ordered from a variety of nurseries and now have my favorites, which is our prerogative as the consumer.

Straw, that's what I'm doing with thorny climbers ... growing them up my downspouts to deter thieves breaking into my house AND stealing my downspouts. I'm growing them right up the downspouts! They're copper and it's ridiculous these days what people looking for a quick buck will steal. I've planted Florentina and will be adding Phyllis Bide when she's grown up a bit. I'm still debating on this sale as I have to get a couple that are expensive shipped and still have my gift certificate from HCRs. I'll be going there next week to pick them out so maybe I need to give this a miss until next year. I did really want Purezza and a couple of others so I reserve the right to change my mind. : ))