I Had Purchased 2 Mister Lincolns within a week of each other one off Amazon the other from Pamela angelgardens.com.

The bush from Angel Gardens Was in pristine Condition all 8 branches had been pruned clean and at perfect angles, each branch was thick yet green and healthy its full length, and the roots were in perfect health. I planted it the very next day after receiving and within 5 days the first sprout had appeared by the 8th(Yesterday) day all 8 branches had new healthy sprout growth. I could not be more pleased!!!

The other bush from a different nursery found on amazon gave me a great reference point, the branches were mostly flat cut one looked like it was partly chewed off. 5 stems 2 with some green at the base but mostly woody and dead for several inches from the cut. The bush is alive but has no growth yet and it was received several days prior it will live but it was a sad sight Compared to the obvious expertise and loving care the other Mister Lincon had received from Pamala at Angel Gardens.

Thank You Pamela from Nixie and rose lovers everywhere.