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Mar 10, 2011 10:33 AM CST
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Name: Toni
Denver Metro (Zone 5a)
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Not too exciting the new "Easter" catalog... but I surely wish that my Tuscan Sun looked as good as the picture in the catalog did!
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Mar 10, 2011 12:40 PM CST
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Name: Zuzu
Northern California (Zone 9a)
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I agree about the boring catalog, but their picture of Tuscan Sun is also boring to me. I always cite it and their picture of Catalina as examples of poor merchandising. I never wanted either one until I saw them in person. The J&P photos show solid-color roses that don't even hint at the wonderful color variations both of these roses exhibit. I think our database photos (including yours, Toni) are much more appealing:

http://cubits.org/roses/db/ros...
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Mar 12, 2011 11:38 AM CST
Name: Steve
Prescott, AZ (Zone 7b)
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Their good photographer left in the mid 'nineties if I remember correctly. I find (the photos of) "Our Lady of Guadalupe" and "Monkey Business" irresistible. But mostly I look at their catalogue and I am amazed at how far and fast a company can fall.
When you dance with nature, try not to step on her toes.
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