I've gotten roses from Chamblees and had pretty good results from them, but the best own root plants I got were from Countryside Roses- a couple of those are monsters now! OGRs are mostly what I go for these days too, by the time the Japanese beetles arrive they're finished blooming
Kathleen, how hot are the summers in your area? Seems heat and humidity really take their toll on modern repeat bloomers, except for the Knockouts. 'The Fairy' and 'Red Fairy' tolerate it quite well too.
