On Tue, 02 Mar 2004 09:40:27 -0700, Lisa Hurley wrote:

Unfortunately, not always an option for those of us in northern, rural
areas. We're left with the options of Walmart type "greenhouses" or catalog
and internet orders. I have "nursery" envy!! :-)

Lisa H

Having worked in a nursery for a summer, I saw folks who travelled several
hundred miles for perennials. Personally I think that's too far, but
making plant acquisition part of a vacation or other trip isn't such a bad
idea.