zuzu said:I hadn't heard anything about Pickering's customs problems, but I didn't order anything from them this year. I wonder what happened. My Palatine order cleared customs with no problem. It would be a shame to lose Pickering as a supplier, especially now that Palatine has ceased to carry Austin roses.
This is what is on the front page of Pickering:
AMERICAN CUSTOMERS: We are unable to ship to the USA at present. Due to a desire by agriculture departments to “re-interpret” existing rules we are unable to ship roses to the United States this season. Yes, these plants have been produced in the same manner as those we have shipped to our US customers since about 1960. Please be aware that whatever hardship and annoyance you’re feeling about not being able to receive an order, this business (it’s employees and owner) will suffer worse.
