I have always had better luck buying plants locally if I can find them. I agree with porter that ordering bulbs have given me great success. The bulbs if you see them cheap online are a good bargin. The places I have ordred from that are as big and good as buying locally from are.,
Gilbert H Wild (Daylilies, bulbs)
Hallson Garden (hostas, shade garden plants)
Squaw Mountain Gardens (Semps,
succulents)
Mountain Crest Gardens (Perrenials,
succulents, Semps)