I used to really love High Country Roses. However two years ago I ordered 3 Prairie Sunrise from them. When I did a search for PS their link came up. I was able to order from the link even thou the web site said not available. I did get three roses but they were likely Golden Celebration but definitely not PS. I have called he did promise to ship three correct roses this past spring. No I have not contacted them this year but he said it was marked down and he would not forget. I know many of you like HCR and so do I. I hate to have to complain and I suspect they new that they did not have PS. I'm going to wish that I didn't say this but Matt they hurt my feelings. You know it is the strangest thing that when he answered the phone the words were Hi this is Matt and I'm stuck in traffic.

???? As in, the original poster is with High Country Roses? That's not a bad thing, in my opinion. I haven't ordered from them before, just because the rose I want from them is out of stock every time I check. I've often wondered why some of these rose nursery owners don't participate on this forum. I would think it would be beneficial, both ways. Of course, many are probably too busy. I'm sorry that you had a sad experience, Patty. If I'm understanding your post correctly, I have a feeling the situation is about to remedied:) Lisa

Lol Patty I swear I'm not the same Matt from High Country. Have you shown them documentation of what you need from them? Perhaps they might not have written down your request (to review your previous request) and so have forgotten in the chaos of running a business. I'd suggest keep reminding them until you get what you paid for.

Lol, I did wonder about that after I posted, Matt. I believe High Country Roses is located in Colorado, while you are in Massachusetts. Funny coincidence, though. It would still be nice if HCR saw this, but I agree. Patty, you should contact them. Maybe by email, if you don't want to call. I personally have a hard time calling when my feelings have been hurt. I end up in tears, and unable to accurately convey the information. It's embarrassing and frustrating for me, but no matter what kind of "stern talk" I give myself beforehand, it still happens. I'm bored today and rambling on, sorry about that. You may not have that same issue at all, but you should still get what you paid for. I'd just give them the benefit of the doubt, and give them another chance to make it right. Lisa

Lisa I'm exactly the same way. Can't make thru the National Anthem without turning into a puddle of tears.

Thanks Matt !! I have four in my shopping cart. Florentina , ghislane de feligonde , winter sun ( yum!! ) and easy going . It's a great deal , 4 roses for about 65!

OOh. I've been admiring GdF and now I need to look up WS.

Lilyfinch & vaporvac - you'll love Winter Sun. I purchased it earlier this year from Heirloom's last of the bands sale. The bloom is a beautiful soft yellow that goes well with any other pastel color and it lasts quite a long time as well, also big softball sized flowers. Matt

After much deliberation, I went ahead and ordered from High County Roses. I've been waiting for them to have Gloire de Dijon in stock, but this sale was too tempting. I'm getting 8 roses for $112.00, and that includes the shipping. I don't know where I'll put them all, but that's nothing new! Lisa

You can't just say you're getting 8 roses without telling us which ones! ; ) Had they had Navy Lady in stock I would have bit the bullet on a few. I may just wait and see if I get there again next year. They have a really great selection that's not duplicated elsewhere. He specifically grows things hardy in his zone.

Haha, you don't have to ask me twice. I ordered 3 of the miniature rose, Calpoly. Also Queen Nefertiti, an older David Austin, and also Mary Rose. I have a grafted one that's VERY virused. Also the antique rose, Sydonie. I'm really excited about Sydonie. Also ordered Marie Pavie, since she does so well for Ingrid.(We live just 10 miles apart.) Last but not least, Solero Vigorosa. What do you think of my choices? I hope Solero will do well in my dry heat, as a ground cover type on my slope. I'm hoping it won't fade too much. Lisa

I'll have to look up a couple of those. I may have a pic of Sidonie and SV. I really want MP eventually. If SV does well in Denver it should do well for you as it's very dry there.

Patty, I keep wondering if you contacted HCR. I hope so. My order is arriving today. Lisa

I've also had good responses from Matt at HCR so it's worth dropping him another email Patty. Sometimes people that run one-person businesses get distracted during the off season or when something else is claiming their attention and don't get back to things. Matt has responded back quickly each year during ordering season when I email to make sure he's holding the roses till spring, and he has problem solved with me well when I had a rose that didn't make it through the summer one year.

Of course I ordered from him again - I love having this sale in the fall on roses he's willing to save till spring to ship. I ordered:

Adelaide Hoodless (to replace one that didn't like my cold spot) - HCR is a GREAT source of the Canadian hardy roses

Aunt Honey (also a replacement) - HCR is becoming a go-to source for Buck roses now that Chamblees is pulling away from them, Roses Unlimited also has plenty

Betty Boop - a replacement from elsewhere that wants a little warmer spot

Bull's Eye - I'm trying Hulthemias again on own root since they never made it past a few weeks in summer when grafted

Cape Diamond (enabled by many of you)

Cuthbert Grant (a new Canadian for me)

Graham Stuart Thomas (one of the few Austins I don't have)

Morden Belle (one of the few Mordens I don't have)

Mr. Nash (a found climber that sounds terrific for cold zones)

Pearlie Mae (mine gave up in my coldest spot after about 7 years)

Sexy Rexy (another company sent me an incorrect replacement of this one)

Will Scarlet (an intriguing hybrid musk that's a sport of Wilhelm that I love)

An even dozen, which is relatively modest for me. Thanks for posting the sale, Matt!

Cynthia

OMG! I didn't realize he would hold the plants until spring! I need to take a second look.

Thanks for the encouragement Cynthia. I sent Matt a message.

My order arrived yesterday looking great. Patty I'm so glad you sent him a message. Lisa

Just thought I would update. I heard back from Matt from High Country Roses. He sent a very kind message back and I should have my babies here in spring. Thanks again everyone for the encouragement to give High Country Roses a chance.

Patty, that's wonderful and totally what I expected. Still, it might not hurt to send a little reminder as the time approaches. ; )