Those with the elaborate ruffles sure seem to love your hot climate better than mine. I am hoping my Wonder of it All which was new last summer will accept that its not in California anymore and will open up properly. It is a STUNNING bloom when it looks like yours do. I did notice that it is a heavy bloomer, even here, and yours is just going to town. I also love Bubbles Galore and wanted that one too, but decided to wait since it's a ruffly one too. I am enjoying all your pictures so keep 'em coming! Celeste

RITA:PAINT THE TOWN RED,never did open up all the way, even with 90 degree temp this afternoon.It got down to 55 last night,so it didnt open, but,at 90,I thought it would open, but nope,it got lazy today:) NANCY> photobucket didnt want to work for me for about a week.I had so much trouble trying to post pictures,but today,it worked like a charm. KAY, DEBRA,, BRITTIE,AND AVEDON, tHANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND COMMENTING ON THEM.dang,I wish this cap lock was some where else on a keyboard.I keep hiting it by accident. jean

Looks like Ornate Ruffles is the favorite today and yes, njmomma it is a good performer. Bud count was down a little this year, but still in the upper teens. It has been in the 20s. Painting the Roses Red is one of those flowers that really frustrates me. It can look gorgeous and it has a good bud count and has been blooming since July 10, but most of the blooms are splotchy. Celeste, Cold Hearted is a Margo Reed intro. I just got it last year and I'm really loving it. It's registered as 5". I think it's bigger, but not a really large flower. Rita and Nancy, I love Autumn Jewels. It always looks good--and it's late! Val

Rita, They are both really pretty! I don't have a favorite, but love the frills. kay