On Fri, 2 May 2003 09:57:06 -0400, "Ol' Thornfinger"
wrote:

Oh, I forgot to mention "Oklahoma", like some from Oklahoma, it is a
little slow this year- -but when it does come forth it will be
dyno-mite. It's bloom is almost black- -when it blooms, I'll think it
is my favorite, I'm sure.


Definately one of mine. Mine's got about ten blooms open and maybe ten more,
ready to open.

Another one that looks real good right now is my Black Magic. Definately one
of the most perfectly formed flowers I've ever seen.

Other favorites of the moment:

Purple passion - nicely cupped and oh so sweet.
Chicago Peace - These blooms are giants!
Royal Majesty - Best smelling rose in my garden, I could keep my nose in
there all day...
Lavaglut - Just covered in thick petaled scarlet glory
Be-Bop - hundreds of blooms, can't even see the leaves

Just got a couple babies from Chamblee's just about ten minutes ago. Nice
little Cherokee and a Belinda's Dream.
Can't wait to get them in some dirt, might have to take off a bit early from
work today...[=o)

Like your rose selection, I didn't have a purple rose in my garden
until yesterday. I know it is late, but I went to the nursery to buy
some vegie plants for my garden. Right in the isle stood a perfect
specimine- -no disease, full of buds, two gallon pot, smiling and
whispering, take me home. When I got it home my wife didn't whisper,
"You gave $12.99 for that!!!"- -Well, after 40 years it don't bother
me much- -anyway, I got my rose it is a "Fragrant Plumb", it is a
grand flora out of Weeks it Calif.

Have a good day-The oldtimer.
Zone 10 - South Florida