I got mine too. Pumpkin patch did catch my eye but no scent. Also a couple that I already have just joey over the moon is very similar.

Meredith looks nice but hmf says light fragrance not strong so I will definitely wait on that one.

I need to get Firefighter. I need to keep an eye on Paradise found (waiting for better pics of this one)

Maryl, is there a website where you can order a copy?

I was delighted to see the large number of own-root roses in their catalog! And a great selection too.

Got mine yesterday. Wish they'd update the website! It's interesting to see that they have several roses that are supposedly "exclusive" to Armstrong Nurseries in So Cal. OVER THE MOON, CH-CHING & PUMPKIN PATCH. I have to have PP. Love the oddball coloring. I already ordered PARADISE FOUND from Regan's and OVER THE MOON from Wisconsin Roses. SINGIN' THE BLUES looks intriguing.

Carefree Celebration's description caught my eye, as there was NO claim of any disease resistance, only "resists leafhoppers"...truth in advertising? Anyway, I love that color! I was sorry to see that they have dropped Distant Drums; however it may be offered by their parent company Jung's. They really have a good mix of new intros and oldies but goodies-- Tineke, Kardinal, Marijke Koopman, Electron. As glossy catalogues go I think Edmonds descriptions are more accurate than most--makes me wonder if the former owners are helping out!

Beth,
What's your opinion of Paradise Found and Over the Moon? Do they have a long vase life, not disease prone, etc.? Thanks in advance.

Beth: I knew you'd be one of the first in line on those oranges. And it's good to know about Wisconsin Roses offering "Over the Moon". Gives an alternative to people who live in areas where Dr. Huey rootstock does not do well.
I see Wisconsin also has "Susan Berry". I saw the blooms at a rose show and they are really lovely. Caught my eye from a distance. Haven't heard how the bush does, but the color was very striking.

Here is a link that might be useful: Wisonsin Roses

Hmmm...Modern Roses 12 says that Meredith is intensely fragrant. With New Zealand as a parent, it's got a good chance. Saw a plant of Carefree Celebration at the Garden Writer's convention in Portland. The buds were pretty but the open blooms looked burned. So I scratched it off my lust list.

Well all this talk about Pumpkin Patch definitely has me thinking. Does anyone have a picture or can point me to one? I tried the Edmunds website page but as noted it does not seem to be updated.

Thank you.

Kate

Kentucky Rose, I don't have PARADISE FOUND or OVER THE MOON yet. Just ordered them! Will post pics this spring tho!

Maryl, I ordered SUSAN BARRY also from Steve. Looks very pretty doesn't it?

Kate here's a pic of PUMPKIN PATCH from the Armstrong website:

Oh Beth I love it. I knew I could count on you:) Thanks very much.

Kate

Wow that Pumpkin Patch is pretty. Would love to order that baby too. How are the roses from Edmunds? I have never ordered from them before. Thanks, Judy

I think some people were complaining when Jungs bought out Edmonds a few years ago that the quality wasn't there as before. I don't know about that. The roses I ordered during that time were just fine by me. Big healthy bare roots that are still thriving in my garden today. Jungs almost always had favorable comments on the roses they sold before they bought out Edmonds, so there may have been some wrinkles to iron out during the transition period from Edmonds to Jungs. But as I said I didn't have any problems.

I received my Edmunds catalogue today and was disappointed to see that Edmunds continues to claim they are selling Nicole, when Kordes has clearly said Edmunds is selling Hannah Gordon. Both are Kordes roses. Nicole is a short floribunda, the blooms have 30-35 petals, and the color is white with pale pink edging. It is Hannah Gordon that is the vigorous, tall plant with blooms having 20-25 petals with a color of white with bright pink to red edges.

While it is great to grow the super vigorous, bright rose whatever the name, I would think it should be a nursery's responsibility to put the right name on the plant.