If the rose bushes are in a pot or a large bag with a lot of dirt, and it
has been kept moist, they should be good. If they have been packed nearly
bare root in a plastic container you have less of a chance to get a good
one.

How long have you seen these roses at the store? If they just came in
within the last week or so, you probably will be OK. If they have been
there for a month, look out, unless the store has a good reputation for
taking care of their plants on a daily basis. Some don't even water them,
unless it rains, and they happen to be setting outside.

Dwayne

"JNJ" wrote in message
...
I was in Home Depot this afternoon - they had some rose bushes
advertised
for
$3.97 - I almost picked one up but wasn't sure about the "quality" of
these
rose bushes - I have had other "cheap" ones in the past that didn't make
it.
These were fully guaranteed up to one year though. I still may go back
and
purchase one this weekend.

I think this really depends on the HD. I bought some here in Cincy and
none
have fared very well. I've had better luck with nursery bought roses.
The
HD here did not take very good care of their stock at all.

James