I sent K&M an e-mail, asking whether the own-root Archduke Charles and Clothilde Soupert were still available. I couldn't resist the possibility of buying these roses for $8 apiece. Here's the response I received:
"These roses are in 2 gal containers. We can't ship 2gal to ca. Our2 gal soil doesn't meet your soil certification thanks"
Oh, well. Too bad, but I can't help being glad that my state has these soil restrictions. I'm sure they have helped in keeping Japanese beetles and other pests out of our state. This is great news for people in other states, however. It means that you can buy own-root roses in 2-gallon containers for just $8.
