Virginia, it's certainly a good thing! I wish I can say more about Tutta's and Fewell's except that, from what I remember, Fewell's clusters had more flowers than Tutta's at this time. I was caught by surprise seeing so many roses and it was soooo hot that I couldn't spend as much time as I wished on each rose. I smelled some but not all (Penelope wins the prize for now) and many of the blooms were spent by then to have a distinct scent. I can't wait to visit New Orleans for an extended weekend later this year when the weather will be much more agreeable and roses should be in full bloom. I plan to take more detailed photos and notes on the scent. I have only one more photo of Tutta's, alas not of Fewell's, and will make more on my next visit this fall.

Wow! Brandon, those are incredible finds. The 8th one down looks a lot like La Ville de Bruxelles, but I'd say it's not?--the bloom has a lower petal count and the foliage isn't quite spot on.... I've never seen LVdB blooming out and about in the everyday world, but it must be doing that somewhere. Do you know what #8 is? Is #14 Paul Ricault? Do you have in ID on the gorgeous Moss near the bottom? Returning to look at the others... Wow! Carol

I'm happy to see that my roses aren't the only ones that look a little tired after a long, hot summer. Still, one is grateful for any roses at this time of the year.

I think they come from the same pool of roses, so no difference if you buy from Park, Wayside or J&P. Smart of you to take advantage of the free ship with Park. I’ve been happy with my orders from them. La Park is unique, beautiful and fragrant, nice choice!