I have to say, all & all, considering how hot & dry my summer's been, that Palatine has offered the absolutely BEST roses that $ can buy. I have lost a grand total of 2 roses from all that I have ordered (granted, not that many, less than 20 roses, but for me, less than 10%? outSTANDING!), their prices are extremely reasonable, their roses come in gorgeous with extremely healthy root systems, and they seem to tolerate extreme weather conditions FAR better than any other rose that I have ordered from ANYONE.
They are TOPS in my book and my definite go-to source for now on. Not to mention that Rachel is SOOOO nice!!! Just have to wait & drool for the 2013 offerings...
I know these are on my top of the list for ordering:
Monica -
http://palatineroses.com/rose/...
Buxom Beauty -
http://palatineroses.com/rose/... (lost mine from RU I think)
Manou Meilland -
http://palatineroses.com/rose/...
Rosanna -
http://palatineroses.com/rose/...
Blue Nile -
http://palatineroses.com/rose/...