As I recall, you live in the PNW. If that's the case, there are literally scores of possibilities. And keep in mind that in our benign climate, various selections - including several mentioned above - will ultimately exceed your intended size limitations but many will tolerate careful pruning to keep size in check. A visit to a good garden center should reveal countless choices but I might consider Choisya ternata or Abelia x grandiflora.

I know of a wonderful Thai located in Cali..He has 2 nurseries one in Oceanside and one at his home..All his plumeria come from Thailand ..His dad owns a plumeria farm in Thailand..most of the stuff you see on ebay is his ..and these sellers are going to his farm and selling it on ebay..I was there this weekend and came home with 6 beautiful plant ..all blooming so I know what I got ..He had Purple Jack's and Elsie in full bloom..Just breathe taking..I also found his pricing excellent ..that's why I got so many ..Anyone intersted please contact me..I will give all the info.. Sonia

For mail order I have used Ernst Conservation Seeds (http://www.ernstseed.com/) a number of times for plants and seed. Their catalog is pretty good about specifying the "ecotype" of the species and whether the species is native or not. I have also used Wild Life Nursery in Wisconsin (I don't think they have a web site) for bare root plants and seed -- I am growing some Duck Potatoes I got from them and they're big now. I am also attaching a link for native plant nurseries for the Chesapeake Bay area which includes a few New Jersey nurseries. I have not done business with any of these New Jersey nurseries so I can't comment on their quality. My general experience is that nurseries that specialize in native plants or in reclamation have some good stuff. Here is a link that might be useful: Native Plant Nurseries

Anolon makes a 6-piece steak knife set with a presentation case, a smooth edge and wood handles. The handles are not rosewood, but they are definitely wood. Cutleryandmore.com sells the set for $120. Personally, I think the Sabatier's you linked to would look a little more elegant on a dining table than the Anolons, but if you want a knife case, the Anolons come with one. IMHO, I think you can compromise on the carrying case, or else compromise on the rosewood handles. If you are willing to compromise on the rosewood handles, I recommend Messermeister Meridian Elite, which does come in a lovely case. If you are looking for the hands-down best bargain, it's the Forschner straight-edge steak knife set, with your rosewood handles, but no case, for $75. Cooks Illustrated magazine has mentioned the Forschner brand several times as being a lot of bang for the buck. I am in full agreement that a smooth edge, not serrated. is best for a steak knife. Here is a link to an article that explains why that expensive steak will be more enjoyable when cut with a smooth edge steak knife rather than a serrated edge (better texture and retains juices). I am not sure where that Lamsonsharp Kullenschliff, with its hollows on the sides, fits in with that philosophy though. Here is a link that might be useful: Steak Knife Edge Article