I can't help you on your choices (well, except for MAC, but the critters got her before she grew up), but just be aware that you will need to grow these up in pots for a bit to give them a head start. I've had better luck doing that. You might also try looking at Antique Rose Emporium if you want to get really confused! : ) They are more expensive, but much bigger plants. They also may have a free shipping sale for Valentine's Day so that really makes them competitive. The other two choices have very reasonable shipping. Also, Burlington roses has a wonderful selection of bands and cheap shipping. Top notch, but you have to email her for availability. Good luck.

p.s. Are you planning to spray? Are you currently growing other roses?

Thanks, vaporvac! I'll check out those other sellers. I only have one other rose. A climber I planted several years ago. No idea of the name. It has one flush of red roses, then nothing. Pretty while in bloom, but otherwise pretty boring. Never had any disease issues with it. I'd like disease resistant roses, but I already spray my fruit trees, anyway.

Hi Lily! I'm just east of Murfreesboro. I'll definitely check out Hewitts. I live fairly close to McMinnville. Which, as you may know, claims it is the nursery capital of the world lol. I'm sure there are some rose nurseries/growers there, but I don't know of any, yet.

hmmm. I wonder if you're actually growing dr.huey which is a rootstock, once blooming. If the rose you planted was grafted it may have died but the understock lived which is a red once blooming climber call dr. Huey. The only thing that leads me not to believe that is it yours is healthy! LOL! Usually dr. Huy immediately black spots and loses all its leaves after it blooms. The spring if you like you could post some pictures and maybe we can identify it. If it is the doctor it is easily identifiable. Were there any particular colors you liked? both Lily and I grow a lot of climbers but she is the queen of them. Her roses are beautiful and she's in your area so pay attention to what she says more than me. However, we do have a lot of black spot pressure here so there might be some similarities.

Rob .. after a memory of something reminded me .. my last round of roses at that nursery I was not happy when I planted them . I noticed the roots were cut quite a bit to fit in pots , and those haven’t been my best roses . So please don’t waste a trip down here for one nursery when you have so many to choose from where you are !!

When I ordered climbers from high country in the spring , I have always planted mine right away in the ground . I am terrible at keeping up with pots and find for me they do fine in the ground . I just fence it off if I’m worried about my dogs stomping them . I only had one rose from them , that needed pampered but still did great after all , and that was winter sun . I just put a tomato cage around it .

and vapor is right , I was wondering if you had dr Huey too . Blech

Put on High Country stats for that input on High Country I haven't received mine yet so I don't know what to expect. Plus you are in a Zone warmer so it might make a difference.

After doing some research, I do think my rose is probably Dr. Huey. It matches the descriptions. Think I'll probably pull that one out and plant something else in its place.

As far as colors, I like a good variety. Maybe one of each? lol

I'm not sure if you're familiar with HMF. You can see pics and read comments on almost any rose you like and find where to buy it. Be sure to view "all nurseries" for that.

http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.1550

For a small fee you can do multiple searches and have access to even more info, which once one catches the bug, is invaluable! : )

Rob, since you're near McMinnville......

Do you have a go-to nursery for evergreen trees? So many are not open to the public.

Not for evergreens. I only started with evergreens this year, and those were from seed that I purchased online. I primarily grow fruit trees, and have a couple of go-to nurseries for those.

Hey Rob, I'd love to know your go to nurseries are in McMinnville for fruit trees? I'm specifically looking for heritage apple trees. I'm in Franklin but it would be worth the drive I think.

subk3, locally, I use Cumberland Valley Nursery (CVN) and Vaughn nursery. I've only purchased plums from Vaughn, but was happy with them and the price was good. I've bought many trees from CVN. They mainly specialize in peach trees, but offer apples and others as well. They are listed as wholesale only, but they do sell retail, but at wholesale prices. You won't find cheaper trees anywhere. I've always driven to the nursery to pick up my trees, but they will ship. You'll need to call for prices, availability and ordering as they no longer have an online retail store. I've always spoken directly with Nick. They will also send a brochure. 931-668-4153

If you're looking for southern heirloom type apples, you may want to check out Century Farm Orchard out of NC and Cummins Nursery in NY. Both specialize in apples, but Century especially focuses on heirloom types. I haven't purchased from CFO, but their reviews have always been excellent. I've been happy with what I've gotten from Cummins. Both will be more expensive than CVN or Vaughn, but will offer a wider selection of apples.

Most of my apples came from Burnt Ridge Nursery, though.

Thanks Rob!!

I bought four southern heritage apples from Century Farms, and got very healthy trees that took right away. Outstanding customer service, too! :-)