The scoop on 'Antique Rose Emporium'

Company Profile   Antique Rose Emporium has 100 products listed in PlantScout. Antique Rose Emporium is a Watchdog 30 company. Mailing Address: 9300 Lueckemeyer Rd. Brenham, Texas 77833 (United States) Phone: 1-800-441-0002 Fax: 979-836-0928 Paper Catalog Cost: n/a Visit Antique Rose Emporium at: Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham, TX Antique Rose Emporium in San Antonio, TX Categories: Mailorder Gardening Association Member Plants: Roses (Antiques & Species) Click here to send email to Antique Rose Emporium Click here to visit Antique Rose Emporium's website Recent reviews: Past month Past 6 Months Past 12 Months Positive 2 5 18 Neutral 0 0 0 Negative 0 0 0

Feedback History and Summary   122 positives 9 neutrals 1 negative

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Rating Author Content Positive okgardener2 (2 reviews) On May 8, 2008, okgardener2 Altus, OK wrote: The plant I received was absolutely beautiful. It's already blooming and growing well and it's only been in the ground for about a month. I have an uncanny ability to kill roses, but this one is flourishing in my garden. I would definitely order from Antique Rose Emporium again! On May 8th, 2008, okgardener2 added the following: Forgot to add: their customer service was fantastic. I emailed to get recommendations for my garden. The rose had to be a shade-tolerant climbing re-bloomer that smelled nice, was a certain color, and would be hardy in my zone. They quickly responded with several recommendations. Wow! Positive mpl_35 (1 review) On April 18, 2008, mpl_35 Navasota, TX wrote: Great place to shop for roses. I have always had the best service there. Over the past 2 years I have purchased 8-10 bushes. Of all the places I have shopped, they have the healthiest roses in my opinion. Positive mtnqueen (6 reviews) On April 8, 2008, mtnqueen Ellijay, GA wrote: April 7 2008 This company has a Watchdog 30 rating for a very good reason. They are first class all the way. My order was absolutely flawless; the packing unbelievable and the roses as fresh as if they never traveled. No need to deal where you are treated rudely or your order substandard. I learned that the hard way. I realize the Watchdog 30 listings are in alphabetical order but these folks deserve to be first ANYWAY!!!!! Positive ElizabethAnneM (1 review) On January 4, 2008, ElizabethAnneM Birmingham, AL wrote: I can't believe how perfect the packaging was and how great these roses look! I am thrilled. Huge, perfectly designed packages! Carefully done and the roses look like they haven't been through a thing at all! Positive Kate_C (6 reviews) On November 21, 2007, Kate_C Woburn, MA wrote: I ordered three roses. The plants were packaged very carefully, shipped promptly, and arrived very robust. I wish that I had larger yard and could order more roses from this company! Positive jenapiper (1 review) On November 1, 2007, jenapiper Burlington, KY wrote: Wow! Very impressed with everything about this purchase. Came very well packaged, in great shape, & great price. Questions answer quickly and professionally. You will be hearing from me again! Thx ARE! Positive MissEmma (2 reviews) On October 11, 2007, MissEmma Milton, FL wrote: Just received five rose bushes in excellent packing! We were very impressed with them, they looked very healthy and were packed very well. Placed our order months ago and they shipped out just as they said they would. Informative email giving us the tracking number, which we were very happy to receive. Thankfully, UPS delivered them upright and not turned over. Will certainly order from this nursery again. Nice! Positive chicochi3 (10 reviews) On September 27, 2007, chicochi3 Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) wrote: Ordered Smith's Parish and was very surprised at how large and healthy the plant was when I received it. Great communication and they shipped exactly when they said they would! Positive charlenesplants (2 reviews) On September 16, 2007, charlenesplants Buffalo, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I love ARE roses and the people there. I was fortunate enough to get to attend a class taught by one of the men who started that company. (I have oldtimers and can't remember his name) The class was informative and the teacher was very friendly and helpful. I have since bought some beautiful roses from them (Caldwell pink) and they were in great condition upon arriving and have survived a drought, and a very late snow (rare for my area to even have snow at all). I am making a list to buy from them again for next rose beds. Positive queenofthegarde (12 reviews) On August 24, 2007, queenofthegarde Whittier, CA wrote: Wonderful experiences across the board. I'd like more new introductions (of old roses), but everything I have bought from ARE has thrived - - -that includes many classes of roses. I've bought from them for almost 14 years! Some of the roses have been dug up and moved several times, and some have been dug up and given to friends. I've seen no evidence of virus or weakness in the stock. Positive NatalieMartin77 (3 reviews) On August 21, 2007, NatalieMartin77 Beverly Hills, CA wrote: I was lucky enough to visit their place in Texas, it was absolutely wonderful and everyone there was really very incredibly kind and it was a memorable experience that I'd recommend to everyone! Positive trilliumfan72 (3 reviews) On July 18, 2007, trilliumfan72 Orinda (United States) wrote: What a delightful nursery! I ordered some Max Graf groundcover roses, and they took off as soon as they were planted! Friends of mine have waxed enthusiastic about ARE for some time... perhaps I should have ordered from them sooner. Positive Lehewzher (6 reviews) On July 1, 2007, Lehewzher Frederick, MD wrote: Fair prices and a great product sent right to your door. Definately would buy from them again! Positive robbieZone5 (5 reviews) On June 1, 2007, robbieZone5 Craryville, NY wrote: I ordered from Antique Rose Emporium last year (and also the year before last: 2006 & 2005). Both times, my experience was positive. They sent all the rose I ordered, in great condition, and on time as scheduled when I ordered. I would recommend Antique Rose Emporium. Thanks! --robbie-- Positive natlaw01 (5 reviews) On May 31, 2007, natlaw01 Vienna, VA wrote: I received my order a couple days ago and the roses were well packaged and labeled. They look very very healthy and I can't wait to get them in the ground (after I prepare their new home). Also appreciated the good instructions that were included since this is my first venture in nurturing roses. If I had to order roses again...would definitely order from ARE. Positive RobinRuth (1 review) On May 22, 2007, RobinRuth Augusta, GA wrote: My mother "found" the ARE years ago, when I lived in Houston. Both of us, as well as my sister, have all ordered from them. None of us have ever had a problem with them. Considering how many years and plants we've been through in that time, that says a lot. I have four Caldwell Pink roses in my yard now, all from ARE. Two were purchased at the same time, the other two at other times. The first one was sent by my mother at least a dozen years ago. It has survived being dug up and moved to another spot in the yard, as well as a couple of ice storms (yes, we *do* have ice in Georgia!), horrendous southern thunderstorms, and our dogs. I have ordered roses from other sites and have bought locally as well, but, even though some of those have done well, the Caldwells always outperform them. All my roses from ARE have arrived in great shape, very large size. I'm currently restructuring things in my yard; next spring I intend to order quite a few roses from ARE. Positive MarthaMoye (2 reviews) On May 13, 2007, MarthaMoye Jacksonville, NC (Zone 8a) wrote: I have ordered, over the past 4 years, a total of 11 roses from this company. All arrived well packed and in wonderful condition. (I had them shipped in pots. It also helps to prepare the planting area before the roses arrive.) The planting instructions were terrific, and the roses from them have grown, bloomed, and even won a few ribbons at the local county fair! Also, customer service was very helpful when I needed them. Antique roses are a good choice for the humid parts of the USA. I do not spray the roses for anything...they are truly on their own, except for a trim a couple of times a year to keep them from getting too big, and some fresh compost each spring. Yes, blackspot takes some of the leaves each summer, but the fall always brings a fresh crop of leaves and blooms. The Antique Rose Emporium is a great company to work with. I highly recommend them! Positive DriftingDude (6 reviews) On May 11, 2007, DriftingDude Charleston, SC wrote: I am a first time buyer from this company. My two roses were packed very well and arrived very healthy. The packing was great. A heavy cardboard box with separate boxes for the roses. The roses were wrapped in plastic bags with a damp newspaper on top. The soil was damp also. I will order from this company again. Positive floria (9 reviews) On May 9, 2007, floria Morrisville, PA wrote: I ordered about 15 roses from this company last fall. I am a beginning gardener, and I know I should have not started with roses, but could not help myself. Not only did the roses arrive in great shape, but they survived the crazy winter we had in Pennsylvania. They started growing in January, then got hit by an extended frost in early March. They are doing well now, and I believe that this is due not to my meager beginner skills, but to the quality of plants this company is selling. Positive sayma (5 reviews) On March 30, 2007, sayma Tujunga, CA wrote: These people send the biggest own root roses. I just got another one this week (reine des violettes). It is as big as grafted roses at the local nurseries! Positive GMaureenB (1 review) On March 28, 2007, GMaureenB Charlotte, NC wrote: I had an absolutely wonderful experience with this company! The packaging was A-1; plant size was A-1; condition of plants on arrival was A-1. All 3 roses are now thriving. I definitely recommend ARE. Positive moonwillow (1 review) On March 23, 2007, moonwillow Howe, TX wrote: I received four roses as a gift from my brother. I was pleased on how they arrived in the box. They were very healthy plants and came with very good planting and maintaining tips. I hope my roses will look as beautiful as they do on their web site. Thank you Rose Emporium! Positive Dieter2z7 (6 reviews) On March 8, 2007, Dieter2z7 Weddington, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: I ordered six roses and all arrived in terrific condition and were of good size. I would not hesitate to reccommend this company, they do what they say, when they say and that is not as common as one would expect. Positive lizbeth75 (1 review) On March 2, 2007, lizbeth75 Indian Trail, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: I am new to this website, but was estatic to see the Rose Emporium listed. I have been getting roses from them for six years. My mother also has more then twelve of there roses. We have always been satisfied with the service, the're replacment policy, and not to mention the roses grow wonderfully. If you are going to try growing roses, I highly recomend trying one for yourself. Positive mad4roses (16 reviews) On February 21, 2007, mad4roses Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: I received 3 uniformly healthy Mrs. B.R. Cant and the much-coveted Lamarque for the big arbor today. I'm very pleased with my new roses, as always. I appreciate the extra care they take in packing the roses for shipping, too. They're also always willing to talk to inquisitive idiots such as myself, and the best part about that is their staff knows their roses. ARE is so good, it's almost not worth writing another positive review here as it quickly gets lost in a sea of satisfaction. But it does provide a record of their consistently superior quality through the years and they certainly earn the praise. Positive cottonfarm (1 review) On February 16, 2007, cottonfarm Midlothian, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I called them, ordered and received my two selections in three days. They have excellent customer service and are very knollegable about their roses, so you can ask for their recomendations for your site and soil type. Positive rootroof (1 review) On February 13, 2007, rootroof Palo Alto, CA wrote: After searching locally for lady banks yellow roses, I found a great price here, even with shipping costs. The plants arrived promptly & are big, healthy & hardy. Positive pinkroselane (1 review) On January 14, 2007, pinkroselane Mcpherson, KS wrote: I ordered roses from three different places last year and I was by far the happiest with my Zephirine Drouhin from ARE. Delivery was fast, packaging was exceptional and the plant was the largest compared to the other companies that I dealt with. The Zephirine Drouhin that I had ordered from Jung the year before was miniscule compared to this plant (and it died, too)! This year, I'll only order from one company-ARE. Positive vossner (63 reviews) On November 7, 2006, vossner Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I finally had the pleasure of visiting this nursery and getting some of their roses. Also attended propagation and composting lectures. Their fine reputation is well deserved. Will definitely buy from them again, just as soon as I create some more beds. Neutral AndyGram (3 reviews) On October 27, 2006, AndyGram Herndon, VA wrote: I received two plants from Antique Rose Emporium this year, my first time ordering from this company. I was completely impressed by the excellent packing; the box was left on my doorstep upside down (thanks UPS) and who knows what jostling it received along the way! But the containers were secured by a lay of newpaper, a banded-on shallow plastic bag, and a cardboard lid over the soil, and a carboard grid-frame to keep the plants rigid and intact during shipment. They were little worse for wear after their long journey from Texas. The plants come in what I believe are called "trade gallon" containers. The roots of one plant (the Sombrueil) almost completely filled the container. However, the other (the Zephirine Drouhin) had a meager root system that would've fit easily into a quart container...not what I was expecting from such a highly regarded company. Having said that, both plants are doing fine so far. Positive trackinsand (20 reviews) On October 21, 2006, trackinsand Umatilla, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: i've ordered twice from this company in the past month. the roses are grown in a true 2 gallon container, have a good root system in place and look extremely healthy. they are larger than any i've gotten from other rose breeders by far. i have limited experience with others, so i can't say these would be the largest online roses available. the packing is terrific, shipping is fast and you can pick your ship date. i also really like their selection of tough and hardy texas roses. i will order again from them! On November 21st, 2006, trackinsand added the following: i just have to add that these tough texas roses are doing so well. i have blooms upon blooms and am just thrilled with my selections. if anyone is looking for hardy roses, check out the texas pioneer roses offered by this company. Positive wickerparker (9 reviews) On September 15, 2006, wickerparker Chicago, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: I ordered only one rose from this company, but I can tell you it seems a very healthy plant, arrived exactly when I'd requested and in perfect condition. I'm not that experienced with buying roses online, but when I have ordered elsewhere in the past, that company shipped bare root and had a minimum purchase requirement. ARE seems an especially good choice if, like me, you only need a plant or two. Positive ceejaytown (1 review) On July 15, 2006, ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX (Zone 9a) wrote: I am fortunate to live close enough to make the drive (about 1 1/2 hours) when I purchase from the ARE. And I have made the drive many times, because it is well worth it. The grounds are a beautiful tribute to cottage gardens. And the roses - well the roses are in great shape. I recently purchased three Lafters, the runts of the litter - the last ones left. They didn't look great, but I know the ARE and I knew they would be just fine. They are more than just fine - they are fantastic. In two months they have more than tripled in size, are blooming like crazy, and healthy as can be. This is not a big impersonal operaton; it is "family" style with some of the nicest, most helpful people I've ever dealt with. You can't go wrong when you purchase from the ARE. Positive vabyvlue (9 reviews) On June 18, 2006, vabyvlue Taylorsville, UT (Zone 6b) wrote: I absolutely love this company. I have been ordering from them for years. I ordered some plants in spring and have just ordered some more for the fall. Thank you very much!!! Positive cmabbott (1 review) On June 2, 2006, cmabbott Oklahoma City, OK wrote: Packaging is excellent. The roses are large, bushy, and perky, in large pots (which I'm sure helped them travel in the heat without wilting). Many plants were listed as sold out since I ordered so late in the season, but still found 2 climbers that fit my needs. To top it all, I think that the plant prices and the shipping (while not bargain basement) are much less than many other suppliers. I will order again from this company. Positive DCUrbanGardener (15 reviews) On June 1, 2006, DCUrbanGardener Washington, DC (Zone 7a) wrote: I placed an order for the 'New Dawn' climber after a previous order from another nursery didn't come out of dormancy. Since this particular cultivar has been sold out at the other nursery, I thought I would check ARE out. I emailed them asking when if I had missed the last shipping date, as it was mid-May, and they told me to place the order as soon as possible. The order was placed, and the rose arrived within a week. The plant was securedly packed, and the soil was a little damp still in the plastic pot. It has been transplated since in the ground, and it has been doing well (no signs of stress) in the hot sun with southern exposure. Great shopping experience this has been; no hassle to deal with. Positive terri1106 (6 reviews) On April 28, 2006, terri1106 La Vergne, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: Wow. This company really delivers a great product! Their shipping was excellent and the plants arrived looking healthy. The roses were larger that I have ever received through the mail and they have taken off and already bloomed for me despite my delay in planting them in the garden. Thanks too for the print catalog included with my order. I've already shared it with friends and they can't wait to order based on what they saw me get! Positive Corneliabloom (1 review) On April 22, 2006, Corneliabloom wrote: I bought roses from Antique Rose Emporium several years ago and was elated with how healthy they have been! Over the last couple of years, I have sent rose bushes as gifts to my mother-in-law in Utah and to my sister in North Carolina. Both reported how pleased they were with the shipments and have sent photos of the now growing bushes and vines. They have used this company to give gifts of their own. ARE will continue to be my source for roses. Well worth the money! Neutral berrygirl (15 reviews) On April 21, 2006, berrygirl Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: I just rec'd a rose from ARE today via UPS. This is my first time buying from this Co. The rose is slightly damaged as the box seemed to have been turned upside down. All the dirt was at the top of the box and all over the rose leaves. The papers, invoices and catalog were soggy and dirty as well. The rose wasn't too fresh and was wilted- looks like it took a long time to get to me. Am contacting them ASAP. I will edit my rating according to how the rose does. I really won't care about this at all if the rose thrives. Positive rosephan (12 reviews) On April 18, 2006, rosephan Hopatcong, NJ wrote: All in all very nice plants and well packaged. One of the penelopes had only a few leaves on it, but the company said it should develop more to replace the ones that dropped in transit. Only problem I had with them is that that shipped one week too early, but the roses appear to be doing good. Very courteous customer support.

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