Hi Scott, yes, I remember (and used to grow) Promise. Its breeding promised much, and it COULD be quite pretty, but most of the promise was broken by disease and a refusal to grow. When the stars aligned perfectly, and spraying maintained religiously, those blooms could be enormous and perfectly stunning. Usually, that wasn't the case, unfortunately. If you find one, do yourself a favor and bud it. Own root, it can be a real mess. Kim

Here is a link that might be useful: Promise on Help Me Find

I actually purchased an own-root one from Roses Unlimited a few yrs ago. I planted it in one of my beds, and I don't believe it's ever bloomed yet! For some reason own-roots take forever to get going for me. Generally I try to plant them in 1gal containers for a few yrs before putting them in the ground. But for some reason I planted it in the ground right away. My soil is pretty crappy and I may not have amended it enough in that area. Roses Unlimited still lists it as available, if you're interested in trying it. You may not have any problem with it. You just never know. Everyone's experiences are different with every rose.