I have Coquette des Blanches, Magenta and Taischa. CdB is a very beautiful rose. Not white as advertised though. More of a pale pink but as you can see from Jeri's pic that doesn't detract from the attractiveness of the bloom. Fragrance is sweet and pervasive. Now if you want pure white then plant Boule de Neige. Magenta and Taischa have both been disappointing. Each is on their forth year own root and have yet to top 1 foot. I'm not kidding. If I didn't know better I'd think they were miniatures. Magenta's flower are sort ho-hum for a mauve rose. I guess having REINE DES VIOLETTES has spoiled me. The dusky mauve color is rather "flat" in my opinion. As soon as I find the time she is getting replaced by PRETTY JESSICA. TAISCHA on-the-other-hand has flowers that make my jaw drop. They are so beautiful it is impossible to describe adequately but I shall try. Tightly quartered in the middle but with a starry outline in the outer petals, a flower formation that reminds me of some of the older Tea roses. Color is this gorgous shade of lilac. Yes real true "lilac", not mauve nor cool pink or lavender. I define lilac as an equal mix of clear pink and lavender. The fragrance is identical to Sterling Silver. Absolutely stratospheric in both strength and complexity. If she doesn't do better this summer then I'm going to move her to a pot so I can provide maximum coddling. Some roses have flowers that are so beautiful that they are worth diva treatment. Taischa is one of those roses. The picture in the link below is very true to the actual rose. The few flowers I've gotten from Taischa have looked just like the rose in the pic, but only about half the size. Here is a link that might be useful: TAISCHA at HelpMeFind Roses

The fir tree in the lungs thing is total, unadulterated BS. Could NOT happen. Silo trees are fairly common - and pretty neat, IMO. See the linked collection of photos below. Saw a Paulownia growing out of a crack in a cinderblock wall, about 12 ft above the sidewalk in downtown Danville, KY a few years back. But given their propensity to pop up in the rocky 'cuts' through hills on the highways, I'm not surprised at that one growing there. Here is a link that might be useful: Silo Trees of the US

Having worked in a different but similar industry I can say that there are many things that affect the cost of goods. They will also have an A&P (advertising and promotion) budget. How much of the cost of Cheerios is advertising?? Perceived value can also play a factor (take designer fragrances for example). The new method formulation is also different (according to Method) than every other brand. If it is a patented technology it would cost more to formulate and to patent. So I believe your comment that both are 'chemically identical' is incorrect. While many products may contain the same or similar raw materials the 'recipe' with which they are formulated is most likely different. This would be the reason many companies do not want to disclose exactly what is in their formulas. This is information from Fred Holzhauer who works on Method's formulation team: See link below for whole interview. Q howÂd you make it so concentrated? A it wasnÂt easy! Quite a few man-years of development have gone into just investigating material functionalities and compatibilities for method® laundry detergent with smartclean technology. This detergent is pushing the limits of concentration, and thatÂs about all I can say here. The rest is covered in our patent application. If it works as advertised than people will pay for it! The handy pump is also a huge plus. No messy bottles ... I've used it and it works great (I have high laundry standards). I'd prefer a different scent but the way it cleans seems superb! Here is a link that might be useful: whats so smart about laundry? Method Blog

I book 3 months in advance for both colour and hair cuts - separate businesses but on same floor so I go one week for colour and the next for a cut and of course located at the other end of Toronto. I don't dare book same day in case colourist is behind. Many of the clientele do, and I am sure everyone knows that these are the "special" clients - they don't pay any more than I do, but they have money. I have very thick, dry, naturally wavy hair that is the devil to cut - and since I have to have my hair coloured auburn - at 60 - greyed in my 20s to a horrible iron grey -it is a blessing to find a good colourist. I did it myself for years before the colour I used was d/c - and then the next etc. etc. I have found though that in earlier years that I could get in some place just because a good hair dresser can do anything with my hair - whereas I am useless - and it makes them look good. Thankfully, I have a Toronto doctor - but she is a sole practitioner and I am afraid every time I go that she will announce her retirement, despite being 10 years my junior. It is almost impossible to get a doctor in Toronto or Ontario in general - and yes, you do have to be interviewed - and the doctors can turn you down. I hope you find a good hair dresser.