I finally just read all of these posts and noticed Martin's saga of the Yellow W55. I'm sure that everybody sees through his cr*p, but I'm going to have to call bullsh*t on at least part of his story. Martin hints that credit cannot go to Dr. Raabe in the catalog blurb because this might somehow tarnish his image. Yet Martin clearly identifies respected emeritus professor Dr. Robert Raabe in an earlier post. He seems to believe that long lost journals are going to note the missing seeds from this precious tomato (a tomato so precious that it was never released). Martin said that Raabe took some seeds, not that he ripped the entire plant out of the ground. And if some reputation tarnish will develop, we all know who took those seeds now, don't we? Thanks, Martin. Martin, if you want to be the great savior of all things Wisconsin, have at it. Just have a little honesty in the process. I like WI cheese as much as the next guy, but yours really stinks. Now back to more important things. My wife made it worth my while to take the Dubya bumber sticker out of my truck before the election. I am willing to compromise for peace.

Some beauties there. My favorites are Magnifica and Sister Jane. Too bad about the lack of availability for those of us who don't want them on Fortuniana. Thanks for posting them though.....Maryl

Those are really nice. I especially like Ghostzapper and All American Girl. Where do you grow your minis - in a raised bed, in pots or in the ground? I think it would be difficult to appreciate them in the ground, since I'd have to get on my knees. I have poor vision and a poor body so that would not work well for me. What do you do? Thanks for the look! Carol

Wow! Looks like rose growing gardeners have to make room for all of these new blooms. Nice and cheering for our snowy winters.