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any local nurseries carrying Austin roses?

21 years ago

The few around here--Moody's, O'Donal's, Skillins, don't have much of a selection of them, and most varieties I have already. Once in a great while I get lucky and find one at a Home Depot, but their rose selection this year is pathetic, worse than usual.

I'm building a new rose bed and would love to not have to wait for next spring and mail order.

Comments (6)

  • 21 years ago

    I have purchased Austins at Gingerbread Farms in Wayne, Maine, but the slection was limited. I also know that Old Sheep Meadow Farms in Alfred carries them. You might check and see what they have left. Last time I was there, I really didn't like the attitude, but if you're desperate. . . :)

    Here is a link that might be useful: Old Sheep Meadow Farms

  • 21 years ago

    how do you get to Gingerbread Farms in Wayne. looked through all 5 of my phone books but never seam to do well with them and that is so close I would love to stop (during the many miles I drive every week) LOL Thanks for your time...

  • 21 years ago

    Thanks mainerose, I'll look up the phone# for Gingerbread Farms. I don't even know where Wayne is!

    I will no longer shop at Old Sheep Meadow Farms due to two awfully bad experiences with that lady. It's a shame because they do have a good selection. But even though I am desperate I swore I won't go back there. Heard lots of other complaints too.

  • 21 years ago

    Hi! I agree, Veilchen---too bad that they don't have better people skills. I think they're even worse that the folks at the Roseraie at Bayfields used to be! I get all my roses from High Country Roses in Utah---shipping is expensive, but they have a good selection of antiques and they are very nice to deal with. Not sure about Austins---I've tried them, but am really just one zone too cold. Does Suzie Verrier in Phippsburg carry any Austins?
    Westernmaine---Wayne is west of Augusta between Winthrop and Livermore Falls. Phone number for Ginerbread Farms is 685-4050. Happy buying!!

  • 21 years ago

    Thanks mainerose! I'll call them today. I don't think Suzy Verrier has very many (if any) Austins, mostly rugosas and gallicas.

    Too bad it's too late for mail order.

  • 21 years ago

    thank you... I will call for directions..
    (gingerbread farms). let me know if any one plans to go there.
    If I get to go. would you like me to checked on price or quality...
    enjoy this great beautiful day.....
    I have to go.............getting dirt on keybord...LOL

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