Most of the 36 roses in my DA garden are on their own roots ... now that I think of it, I'm pretty sure they all are. Anyway, as of yesterday, there are some pretty stellar performers that aren't talked about much. The star of the show is 'Sir Clough'. It reminds me of 'Carefree Beauty' somewhat, but the foliage is better, the habit is better, and the flowers are a warmer, more pleasing shade of hot pink. Visitors rarely fail to mention that "wonderful dark pink rose in your Austin Garden." 'Comte de Champagne' is beside 'Sir Clough'. It's a soft yellow (similar to Buff Beauty's color), low petal count, cupped flowers, very disease resistant. 'Bow Bells' was planted directly into the garden as a band in October 2011. It is now 5' tall, dense, and super vigorous and healthy. 'Marinette' was planted in 2012, also as a band without nursing it in a pot. Rooted it myself from a cutting. It is doing beautifully. Those are the ones that I can remember off the top of my head. Sometimes, the only way to know that a rose will work for you in your garden under your growing conditions is to just buy it and see what happens. This is how some of my most favorite lucky accidents have happened. Congratulations on your new home!

Hey MrLike2u... Yes its has been awhile since I had the NBC...It was given to me from one of my girlfriends...she actually divided the whole plant and repotted it for me...I guess that it was in so much shock that it took several years for it to bloom...But the last time that it did bloom, I had about 20 flowers...I even had to call out for my trip...it was that important for me to see them bloom that night!! (I work for the airlines) but thankfully, the scheduler loves plants too!!! So she resheduled my trip by two days!! So I did get to see the magic that night!!! SO when I lost the plant...i was really bummed...needless to say that the Mr/Mrs that donated it to me was a kind person..and I certainly am thankful... The fragrance is hard to describe to some..but the ones that have had the pleasure of witnessing this ....is priceless!!! Did you understand what i as trying to explain earlier in the post about you saying that you could see something? "prior agreements will always be respected..." Thank you for the compliments on the screens!!! They are a little large for me... But I will be excited to get started...They are 3/8 1/4 and I need to find the 1/8 or insect screen...that will be on the list to do tomorrow!!! I will definately keep them dry... Question? Where can I find the covered screen that i see others cut into small squares to cover the bottom of the holes in the pots? It looks like its plastic or something like that...Any ideas? The only thought that comes to mine at the moment is needlepoint or crossstitch netting...Thanks for any help!! Hope all is well up north!!! Take care everyone... Laura in VB

A lot of patience on your part, Richard. Strong work! Josh- hmm, what you're describing as a Hobbit is not what mine looks like. Maybe that's part of the confusion, a mislabeling at the nursery. I am starting to think it more likely to be a Gollum. Thx. ez

You may have to wait to receive it until next year since DA is the only source I know of. It seems to sell out early, too, but if you order it when they start taking orders for the following year you should be able to get it - usually in July. Christopher Marlowe is a favorite of mine. I hope you’re able to replace it soon.