Thank you again Rita. I've not visited the rose forum recently as I've got myself in so... deep with way more plants, bulbs and rhizomes than I have time or garden space for. My yard is plenty big 2 acres but I have to do all the upkeep myself. And to say that I am way behind... that would be a major understatement. Someone suggested that I lasagna garden. I follow your posts and am amazed not at the amount that you order but the fact that you say it will all get planted. I have more plants coming and I would be embarassed to actually admit how much is already waiting to be planted. Sigh... Your go gettem attitude is inspiring. I was afraid the rose forum would tempt me to order more, when what I have is in desperate need of planting. I already get myself in trouble (even if only with myself) lol in the daylily forum. Although I have definitely decided no more Iris orders this year. Rena'

Have you deadheaded your zinnias? Because mine look just horrible. We've had so little rain I broke down and gave everyone a little spritz today. You know I love Barney, and I love the photo of Malaysian Marketplace -- can't wait for mine to become a clump. I just added Aaron Brown this year and won't see any blooms, but your photo makes me glad I made the addition.

Rita: I have about 5 of Melanie's intros this year and I didn't expect scapes as tall as what was registered but 8 inches is really way off especially for her 2008 Intro. Not giving up yet. Just going to keep watching to see how they do next year. Watchyl Moon Beam did not bloom last year and this year it did but poorly. The sellers photo shows a whiter version. As you can see in the pic and what you would see in person it is a lemon yellow. fairysoapgirl: Spiritual Corridor is a really nice bloom. I just had a couple of splotchy marks as a FFO but overall the bloom was great. It's got wonderful scapes and buds so the show is just beginning. Itza Pink Teddy should be putting on a better show next year. Julia

More nice ones today , Brad! Persian Ruby is striking, been thinking about your Forsyth Flying Dragon haven't made up my mind to add it or not. Sherry