Cindi,
ARE are own roots so they may not take off like Palatine's bare roots ... but I have Pearl D'Or, La France (which is struggling because the voles ate the poor thing).
Their roses are old roses and they have a place in my heart... by all means... I like own roots... don't forget own roots by Northland Rosarium... they are own roots and believe me the bands I ever got from them were perfect... love it... I got one Polareis, Katlyn Ansen, Scabrosa, a rambler that I can't think of the name right now, Burgundy Iceberg and I love them.... really great plants also...
Oh I love manicures... go forth sister... you have my total support....
