Hello Daisy. Is that so? I've seen them for sale as high as $65 at another garden centre here. There is only one place in Edmonton that carries Monrovia Itohs and they run $150, so you're definitely getting a better deal on those over there!
Liz, I understand your frustration - that was pretty much where I was at last year. Tons of foliage and very large plants but barely any flowers. This year the weather has been cooperative and my third year Itohs are setting tons of buds. Hang in there! Below is a picture of Lollipop that did not have a single bud last summer.