March - Greater Gwinnett Rose Society

The Rose Vine
Newsletter of the Greater Gwinnett Rose Society
Affiliated with the American Rose Society
March 2013
In Your Rose Vine
Meeting Venue & Program ..................... p. 1
Refreshments ........................................... p. 1
President’s Letter ..................................... p. 1
March in the Rose Garden ....................... p. 2
Bogan Park Rose Garden ........................ p. 3
February Meeting Notes .......................... p. 5
GGRS Officers ....................................... p. 8
2013 Calendar.......................................... p. 9
On-line nurseries .................................... p.11
Meeting Venue and Program
Bogan Park Address:
2723 N Bogan Rd, Buford, GA
Saturday March 2nd — 9am - 1pm
(770) 614-2060
Refreshments
Variety of Rose Day treats!
President’s Letter
The last few weeks of February
awaiting the forsythia’s blooms are always
so painfully slow for me. I have scanned my
rose beds with thoughts of pruning to the
point of even choosing the site I will cut on
the canes of certain roses. Call me crazy, I
just love pruning season!!! It hails the
rebirth of spring in my rose beds; it is the
chance to correct last year’s mistakes, to
begin afresh and look forward to those
beautiful blooms that will reward my efforts.
So, speaking of pruning: plans are in place
for Rose Day 2013 on March 2 at Bogan
Park. This is our big public outreach
program for the year where we discuss the
basics of rose growing and have lots of
hands-on help, handouts, and a fantastic
raffle. We will also be building outdoor
projects to be raffled off. If anyone has
roses they are planning to remove from their
beds please plan to bring them as a donation
for the raffle. Tell your friends, coworkers and neighbors to join us on March 2
at Bogan Park. And come prepared to help
prune the roses in the two rose beds we
maintain at Bogan Park. Many hands will
lighten the load. If you signed up for
refreshments, please be sure to bring them
in. Remember, no March meeting.
Many, many thanks go to Bill Belknap for
all of his work on the Shealy order. This is
one of our “perks” of membership where we
can order rose-specific supplies at reduced
costs. Bill is the individual who has handled
our individual orders and worked with Jim
Young at Shealy to make this possible. Bill
has also placed orders for Chamblee’s Roses
and has set up a format for us to order
directly from Roses Unlimited (See his email dated February 15).
Thank you Rani von Württemberg for
the first of hopefully many “Get to Know
Your Fellow Members” presentations. It
was a treat to see your love of roses
portrayed in clay and ribbon art. Who will
be next?
At last month’s meeting, Bill Belknap
brought us a gavel from his wife Mary. This
gavel had been used from 1970 to Mary
Belknap’s reign as President in 1980-1981.
Thank you Mary.
We have been talking about our
society’s Facebook page, “Greater Gwinnett
Rose Society”; our Secretary Bet Sobon
informed me recently we have a listing on
Help Me Find. Check it out.
Coming up in April is our Annual
Plant Swap. Make sure to dig up those nonrose plants that have gotten a little too
plentiful and bring them in for the April
meeting. It is always a pleasure to see
someone go home with a plant they want to
grow in their own garden. I have been
introduced to many wonderful plants this
way!
Good luck to everyone in preparing
your roses for a successful growing season.
See you at Rose Day Saturday March 2.
without. Bring them to the big raffle on
Rose Day in Bogan Park on Saturday,
March 2.
Water –The soil is moist right now;
we’ve received six inches of rain these first
six weeks. But we need a lot more rain to
soak into the ground. Lake Lanier has risen
more than six feet since the first of the year,
but is still six feet below full pool, and Lake
Allatoona is almost ten feet below full pool.
We are hoping for more rain to soak into the
ground and to fill our lakes to full pool.
Watch your potted roses as they can dry out
rapidly in the wind. Newly planted roses
will need to be watered well both to provide
moisture and to help settle the soil around
the roots.
Nancy Miller, CR
Don't Feed – No more feeding until
spring. But have you had your soil tested?
It is not too late, and the results will tell you
if your roses need lime. At the time you
prune, it is okay to put out dry organic
fertilizers like Purely Organic or Mills
Magic. Purely Organic includes Epsom
salts, but if you use Mills Magic, you may
need to add ¼ cup per bush. Check your
label to be sure. Scratch them in well, and
cover with mulch. You can spread these
fertilizers now because their nutrients will
not become available until after the soil and
soil-based organisms warm up.
March in the Rose Garden
by Don Schwarz, CR and Bobbie Reed, MR
Observe – Look around; how are
your roses managing this winter? In the first
six weeks of 2013 we’ve had temperatures
ranging from 22° to 74°. These extremes
have certainly confused our roses! We’ve
had rose blooms in January and lots of
growth in February. The real problem lies
in the plant expending energy either in
growth or blooms, then freezing, and not
having enough energy to put out luxurious
spring growth after they are pruned. Don’t
forget to dig up those roses you can live
Spray – Begin spraying fungicides as
soon as growth begins after you've pruned.
If you're like us, there will already be fresh
leaves on bushes by the time you're finished
pruning, so be ready to start your spray
regimen right away. Some folks like to use
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lime-sulfur as part of a clean-up spray on
and around bushes right after pruning,
especially if you were not able to use it
earlier.
place so that it decays into humus and feeds
the soil.
Plant – It's time to plant roses! Bare
root (boxed or bagged) roses are available in
stores, but you should avoid those that have
leaves on them already. Fresh leaves on
bare root roses means they’ve broken
dormancy and may be dried out. Before
planting, soak bare root roses in a 10:1
solution of ten parts water to one part bleach
solution for a few hours or overnight.
Meanwhile, potted roses are also coming in.
Aren't there several more you've just gotta
have?
Prune – Look for that bush of
forsythia that is your neighborhood’s cue to
prune. When it's in full bloom, start
pruning! A few of us have already started
pruning. Given that this is a warmer winter
than usual, we may reach our ideal pruning
date earlier than usual. But beware of
sudden freezes through March and into early
April. Keep your pruners clean between
bushes to prevent spreading fungus and
other diseases from rose to rose. Our
favorite is a 10:1 solution of ten parts water
and one part of Lysol All Purpose Cleaner in
a spray bottle, plus a cloth to rub clean and
dry the pruners with. Have your pruning
shears cleaned, sharpened, and tightened
during Rose Day at Bogan Park, March 2nd,
for a donation to GGRS.
Enjoy – Keep a good supply of hot
cocoa or tea around, to warm up between
forays to the garden. Keep looking at rose
catalogs while you warm up indoors. There
are so many new or different roses out there
that you can easily replace those roses that
did not meet your expectations.
Mulch – You'll need to pull back your
mulch while you're feeding and pruning to
look for suckers, so this is a good time to
refresh the mulch. Depending on your
preferences, you can remove any rose debris
(canes, leaves, dead flowers), then fluff and
add to the mulch that's already there. If
you're really fastidious, you can remove all
material down to the soil and replace it with
fresh mulch. Mulch is essential to regulate
moisture and temperature in the soil, but it
can also harbor fungus spores and insects
that will bedevil us through the growing
season. You'll have fewer problems if you
start with clean mulch. We leave ours in
The Bogan Park
Rose Garden
by Bobbie Reed, Master Rosarian
770-979-4237, berdks@mindspring.com
The Greater Gwinnett Rose Society
hasn’t always had a rose garden at Bogan
Park. We haven’t always had our rose
shows there. We haven’t had all our Rose
Days there. No, back in “ancient” times
before I joined GGRS, society activities
revolved around Vines Botanical Gardens in
Loganville. Members took care of the rose
gardens, meetings were held there, and Rose
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Days were held there, and the first Gwinnett
rose show was held at Vines in 1998. The
site was less than ideal for a rose show,
requiring rose displays and judging in two
different buildings, and even then it was
crowded. It wasn’t easy for the public to
find, either, in the basement of the main
building and in the cabaña out back, in the
far southeastern corner of the county. But
times changed, and we were confronted with
the need to find another location, hopefully
with easier access and more visibility. After
looking at malls, churches, senior centers,
and everywhere else we could think of, we
landed at Bogan Park.
In 2000 the Greater Atlanta Rose
Society was hosting a national ARS
convention in the fall. It was agreed to
move the date of the GGRS rose show to
spring, so our show would not conflict with
the National, and so GARS could conserve
resources by skipping their usual spring
show. On Mothers’ Day weekend in 2000
we held our show at Bogan Park. We had
good foot traffic around the building and
into the rose show, speakers, and more. We
knew instantly that this was a great place for
us! After enjoying a second rose show
there, and establishing the Rose Day
tradition, GGRS decided that it was time to
give something back to the park. Plant some
roses, of course!
A sickly-looking bed of azaleas in full
sun was sacrificed by Park personnel, and
planting began with roses purchased from
Chamblee Rose Nursery, of course. The
first bed, closest to the parking lot, was
established the next spring with some of the
lowest-maintenance roses we could find –
‘Knock Out’ and ‘Carefree Beauty’. Even
with minimal care, those first roses
flourished. In 2004 we expanded the bed,
clearing out the rest of the azaleas and
adding more of the same roses.
The roses were maintained with our
semi-annual efforts. Roses were pruned in
March, a little fertilizer was added, and then
covered with new mulch. We then return in
July or August to deadhead and clean up the
beds. Yes, that’s all the maintenance they
get!
Pruning crew March 2005:
Don Schwarz, Rosie Tripp, Linda Bohne,
Sonia & Misha Shames, Adolf von
Württemberg [back row], Nancy Miller,
Rani von Württemberg, Bill Belknap
[front row].
Summer workday, 2008. Bill Belknap,
Nancy Miller, Don Schwarz.
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helpers, and leading the pruning and
work days. We thank you, Bill, and
the roses thank you.
In 2007 work began on the second garden,
by the entrance to the aquatic center, to add
a more varied display of EarthKind® Roses.
This bed initially included ‘Marie Daly’,
‘The Fairy’, and ‘Mutabilis’; ‘Perle d’Or’
was added as plants became available. In
recent years we’ve discovered that one of
the plants was misidentified, so we will be
replacing it this year.
February Meeting Notes
GGRS February 5, 2013 Meeting Agenda
Welcome and Recognize Visitors:
Visitors to the meeting became new
members – David and Gwen Morgan of
Sugar Hill and Ram and Shailaja Singh
of Suwanee. It’s important to put a face
with a name. Please introduce yourself so
the new members can do the same.
Acknowledge Refreshments: Louise
Stafford supplied the refreshments for
tonight’s meeting.
The second EarthKind garden at Bogan
Park, 2008, when it was one year old.
HL Shealy Order:
Bill reported that this year’s Shealy order
was our largest yet, almost $3,700. All of
the orders were distributed in the parking lot
prior to the meeting. A mix up of lime and
gypsum was resolved. Thanks to Bill for
organizing this for us.
Chamblee Roses Order:
Bill announced an update to the
Chamblee’s pricing and shipping based
on the size of the roses ordered. Orders
must be to Bill by Tuesday February 12th
for delivery in time for Rose Day. Once
Bill places the orders, he will notify
people of what they owe based on the
final order.
The garden thrives, 2008.
Bill Belknap has been the
moving force behind these gardens,
ordering roses, maintaining links with
the park, arranging for supplies and
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Dues:
Dues are due tonight. Please give to Al
Coleman. Dues must be received by
February 28th to continue membership.
I would encourage everyone to attend. In
addition to good information in the
programs, there are usually very good raffles
at the conclusion of Rose Day. Plus, there
are still a few gift certificates from the rose
show left over that will be used as raffle
prizes.
Rose Day:
Rose Day, Saturday, March 2nd from 9am 1pm at Bogan Park, Henry Everett has a
new approach we will be trying out. Rani
will greet all visitors and they will receive
one-on- one advice from our CR/MRs. All
CR/MRs are encouraged to be on hand to
give advice to our guests. All members are
encouraged to socialize with visitors.
New meeting location:
New meeting location—Nancy is still
talking to Rhodes Jordan Park on
availability, room and price.
Gavel:
Nancy opened the meeting with her new
gavel. This gavel was donated by Mary
Belknap. It was used by a Women’s Club in
Ohio. The box for the gavel has the names
of all the former Presidents of the club.
We will have several workshops. We will be
making garden structures such as an obelisk
for a climbing rose, a bottle tree and bird
houses. These items will then be raffled off.
Also, anyone who has extra roses — those
non-performers in your yard that could do
very nicely in someone else’s, the ones you
wish you’d never ordered or some real
beauties you rooted and ended up with
excess; please bring them to Rose Day to be
raffled off.
Phone Directory:
A copy is being passed around for everyone
to verify your information, make any
changes and initial that you have reviewed
it.
A list was sent around to bring refreshments.
This list will be sent to Diane Snyder.
The annual pruning of the two rose beds will
take place —let Bill Belknap know if you
can help.
By-Laws:
The GGRS by-laws are being reviewed for
some long overdue updates and description
of officer duties. The bylaws will follow the
GARS outline. Linda Bohne and Don
Schwartz will work with Nancy on the bylaws.
Sharpening of the pruning tools will be
offered. Don Schwarz and Bill Stafford
will staff the sharpening booth. They will
sharpen, tighten and lubricate your
pruners.
Fall Rose Show: We are still working on
a date for the Fall Rose Show. For the
2014 Fall Show, there was discussion
about having the show in a nursery, The
Family Tree in Snellville.
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She also makes hat bands with rose
ornaments made from ribbons.
New or Additional Topics:
Program:
Henry and Rani reported on a lecture they
attended at the Gwinnett County Extension
office. The presentation had slide show of
Rose diseases. There were 32 people there.
Rani discussed how to tap into the people at
the meeting to give them information about
GGRS. The contact info that the Extension
office has for GGRS is old. Nancy will
contact Tim Daly at the Extension office to
update and to see if they can share info with
us.
Henry Everett, our Vice President
introduced our speakers. This month’s
program was presented by John Wermuth
and Kathy Powell of the Tucker Historical
Society. They discussed how their Society
was able to begin having Garden Tours to
raise money for the group to help finance
preserving historical buildings and other
items for Tucker. They are now in their
12th year of having the tour. The attendance
averages about 125-200, the highest they
have had was 400. They price their tickets at
$10 pre pay or $15 for same day tickets.
That is for the whole tour, which consists of
five gardens. They also sell single garden
tickets for $3. They ask local businesses to
sell tickets. Some businesses are sponsors
and receive free tickets for their $100
contribution. They also receive advertising
in the program. The printer they use for the
program donates his services as his
sponsorship donation.
Each year they ask for volunteers to
have their gardens on the tour. The
homeowner is at the garden, along with a
volunteer to answer questions about the
garden. Each homeowner has to write up a
paragraph describing their garden, what
plants will be seen. The tour can be the
front yard, backyard, or both.
They have a Facebook page and they
promote the event on this page. They also
have a website with information about the
tour. They have also incorporated local
artists to paint or do other arts at the
Family Tree Nursery has asked GGRS to
hold a Rose Day. They will give a 20-30
minute presentation on April 2nd at 10 am.
Bobbi Reed, Nancy Miller and Linda Bohne
will attend. The Nursery also hosts a
Perennial Day hosted by a local Perennial
Society.
We are also going to explore working with
member Patty Golden, who works at Home
Depot and wants GGRS to do some rose
workshops at the Buford Home Depot.
Adolf reported on new CR, Rani von
Württemberg! Congratulations Rani. Adolf
also reported on the newsletter that now
goes out exclusively by email. The
newsletter includes the meeting notice for
the next meeting and has articles by Bobbi
Reed about what you should be doing in the
rose garden in that month.
Prior to each meeting, we will explore one
member’s hobby. This month, Rani von
Württemberg brought her collection of
handmade rose jewelry and hair ornaments.
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gardens. The artists can then sell any
artwork.
This year, the Tucker Garden Tour is on
May 18th.
Treasurer: Al Coleman (CR)
alsara.coleman@att.net
678-432-4792
Hospitality Coordinator:
Diane Snyder, MR
770-985-8861
roberthsnyder@msn.com
Newsletter Editor:
Adolf von Württemberg
770-963-2699 wolfgang3@bellsouth.net
Newsletter E-mail Distributor
& Web Master: Bill Belknap
770-985-0467 wmb1@comcast.net
Membership Chair:
Rani von Württemberg (CR) 770-963-2699
rani@bellsouth.net
Our speakers, John Wermuth and Kathy Powell
with our Vice President Henry Everett
GGRS Officers and Rose Help Line
Web Site: http://www.gwinnettrose.org
Note: Facebook link at our website
homepage.
The following GGRS officers, Master
Rosarians (MR) and Consulting Rosarians
(CR) are available to assist you with your
rose questions:
Consulting Rosarian (CR) Coordinator
Linda Bohne 770-822-6933
Linda.bohne@mindspring.com
President: Nancy Miller (CR)
770-963-6490
2manyroses@bellsouth.net
Consulting (CR) and Master (MR)
Rosarians
Vice-President: Henry Everett (MR)
770-938-3134
dandlioncat@earthlink.net
Wallace Beggs (MR) 706-754-4369
wabeggs@juno.com
Secretary: Bet Sobon
678-889-5112
betsobon@gmail.com
Linda Bohne (CR) 770-822-6933
Linda.bohne@mindspring.com
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Kim Borland (CR) 770-983-1806
kim.borland@yahoo.com
February
5
Greater Gwinnett R.S. meeting, 7pm
Al Coleman (CR) 678-432-4792
alsara.coleman@att.net
March
2
Greater Gwinnett R.S. Rose Day at
Bogan Park, Buford, 9am - 1pm
Rose Pruning, Rose Refreshments,
Rose Bush Raffle & Rose-related events
Sara Coleman (CR) 678-432-4792
alsara.coleman@att.net
Henry Everett (MR) 770-938-3134
dandlioncat@earthlink.net
15-17 Southeastern Flower Show, Cobb
Galleria Centre
For more information go to:
www.sehort.org
Nancy Miller (CR) 770-963-6490
2manyroses@bellsouth.net
Karen Radde (CR) 706-548-3372
knradde@bellsouth.net
April
2
Greater Gwinnett R.S. meeting, 7pm
Plant swap of garden plants (roses
Bobbie Reed (MR) 770-979-4237
berdks@mindspring.com
too!)
Don Schwarz (CR) 770-979-4237
berdks@mindspring.com
May
7
Greater Gwinnett R.S. meeting, 7pm
Diane Snyder (MR) 770-985-8861
roberthsnyder@msn.com
11-12 Greater Atlanta RS Rose Show, ABG
18-19 South Metro Rose Show, Church of
Christ, 870 Redwine Rd., Fayetteville 30215
Louise Stafford (MR) 770-985-6014
roseylou@earthlink.net
June
4
Greater Gwinnett RS meeting, 7pm
West
Linda Schuppener (CR) 770-489-4865
linda2742@comcast.net
July
August
6
Greater Gwinnett R.S. meeting, 7pm
2013 Calendar
September
3
Greater Gwinnett R.S. meeting, 7pm
20-22 ARS Mini National Rose Rose Show,
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
January
7
Greater Gwinnett R.S. meeting, 7pm
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October
TBA Greater Gwinnett R.S. Rose Show
TBA GGRS Picnic
November
5
Greater Gwinnett RS meeting, 7pm
December
TBA Greater Gwinnett R.S. holiday party
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The Rose Vine
Newsletter of the Greater Gwinnett Rose Society
Affiliated with the American Rose Society
March 2013
We wish to thank our Vice-President, Henry Everett, Master Rosarian, for compiling this list of rose sources.
On-line Rose Nurseries
Angel Gardens
Antique Rose Emporium
Bay Laurel Nursery
Burlington Rose Nursery
www.angelgardens.com
www.antiqueroseemporium.com
www.baylaurelnursery.com
www.burlingtonroses.com
1,200 varieties, own-root, organically grown
Earth-Kind, Pioneer and old roses, own-root
Modern, mini, romantica, bare root
Modern mini, heritage, own root
Chamblee's Rose Nursery
Cool Roses
Countryside Roses
David Austin Roses, Ltd.
Edmund's Roses
Garden Valley
Greenmantle Nursery
GrowQuest
Heirloom Roses
High Country Roses
Hortico
Jackson Perkins
John's Miniature Roses
K & M Roses
www.chambleeroses.com
www.coolroses.com
www.countrysideroses.com
www.davidaustinroses.com
www.edmundsroses.com
www.gardenvalley.com/
www.greenmantlenursery.com
www.growquest.net
www.heirloomroses.com
www.highcountryroses.com
www.hortico.com
www.jacksonandperkins.com
www.johnsminiatureroses.com
www.kandmroses.com
Kimbrew-Walter Rosses
Long Ago Roses
Mary's Plant Farm
North Creek Farm
www.sactorose.org
www.longagoroses.com
www.marysplantfarm.com
www.northcreekfarm.com
Buck, Earth-kind,others, own-root, potted
All classes, Fortuniana rootstock, potted
Antique & modern, own-root
David Austin, other classes,virus free rootstock
Wide selection, all types, grafted, bare root
Wide selection, highest quality
Antique, unusual & modern, own-root
Wide selection, grafted, bare root
Wide selection, own-root, virus free, potted
Hardy roses for tough climates, own-root
Extensive selection, grafted
All classes, wide selection, grafted & own-root
Fragrant, exhibition & award winning minis
Top exhibition, all classes, Fortuniana rootstock
HTs, minis & mini-floras on Fortuniana,
Exhibition
Antique, own-root
Many types and varieties
Cold hardy, rugosas, gallicas, own-root
$12.00 to 15.00 + shipping
$18.95 + shipping
$8.95 to 11.95 + shipping, unless you buy
GGRS
$20 to 23 plus shipping
$26.95 + shipping
$21.95 + shipping
$21.95 + shipping
$16.99 tp 24.99 + shipping
$17.50 + shipping
$16.95 + shipping
$14.99 + shipping
$19.95 to 24.95 + shipping
All plants are sold through Heirloom Roses
$20 to 28 + shipping
$10 to $20. + shipping, call to place order
Northland Rosarium
Palatine Fruit and Roses
Petasl From the Past
Pickering Nursery
Regan Nursery
Rose Fire, Ltd.
Rose Petals Nursery
Rosemania
Roses Inc. Tulsa
Roses of Yesterday & Today
Roses Unlimited
Rogue Valley Roses
S & W Greenhouse
Spring Valley Roses
Two Sisters Roses
Twombly Nursery
Vintage Gardens
Waterwise Botanicals
Wells Mid-South Roses
www.northlandrosarium.com
www.palatineroses.com
www.petalsfromthepast.com
www.pickeringnurseries.com
www.regannursery.com
www.rosefire.com
www.rosepetalsnursery.com
www.rosemania.com
www.rosesinctulsa.com
www.rosesofyesterday.com
www.rosesunlimitedownroot.com
www.roguevalleyroses.com
www.sw-greenhouse.com
www.springvalleyroses.com
twosistersroses.com
www.twomblynursery.com
http://www.vintagegardens.com/
www.waterwisebotanicals.com
www.wellsmidsouthroses.com
Wisconsin Roses
Witherspoon Rose Culture
http://www.wiroses.com/
www.witherspoonrose.com
Wide selection, own-root, virus free
exquisite selection of roses, bare root
Antique
May not be allowed to ship by USDA
1000 varieties,bare root, no orders after Jan 31
antique roses on their own roots, I gal pots
antique and old garden roses, own-root
Especially choice selections, 2014 previews
Modern & heritage
old, rare, unusual and selected modern roses
ADR, EarthKind, every kind, own root
rare, historic, and exceptional roses, own-root
Wide selection, grafted, bare root
Hardy, shrub & rugosa
Wide selection, own-root, virus free
Modern, grafted
loveliest rare treasures in the world of roses
Modern & antique
Exhibition mini & mini-flora bred by Whit Wells
bare-root maiden roses for exhibitors &
enthusiasts
provide premium rose bushes
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$9.95 to 17.95 by type + shipping
$18.85 to 19.95 + shipping
$15.50 + shipping
$16.99 to 19.99 by type + shipping
$13.00 + shipping
$10.00 + shipping
$16.99 to 18.99 + shipping
$19.95 to 22.95 + shipping
$16.00 to 20.00 + shipping
$16.95 + shipping, per band
$16.95 + shipping
$8.99 to 13.99 + shipping
$14.95 to 29.95 + shipping
$14.00 + shipping
$18.99 to 24.99 + shipping