"Ghazalaz, Is that a "Queen Eliz"a"beth Grandifoli" Rose in your avatar? I just brought a live one for one of the mothers of my kids! It's a rare Hybr"i"d ($259) and she should have six to 8 bloss"o"ms any day now and forever."

You were robbed. They can be had for a fraction of that price and it's not that rare. They are very popular as a centre piece in a rose garden.