Zuzu- Chamblee's often has a nice section of roses that are $2.50 or $5.00. They are the culls, I guess, but with the exception of one of them (that had some rust), they look just like the other 1 gals. They also said that they hadn't been fertilized like the others. It's a great way to get roses for cheap! It's probably a good thing that the nursery is really out of the way for me!
I will say, though....the Austins and the 2 gals that I bought, I was pretty disappointed in their roots. I was so happy with the healthy roots from spring that I didn't bother to check them at the nursery, but sure wish I had! They had obviously been potted up very recently, and didn't begin to fill out the pots they were in. Since I averaged only $10 per rose, I can't complain too much, but I sure will check them next time!
Toni- I'm sorry you are having to wait a bit longer!
