I had hunted Anna's Magic Ball Arborvitae at all our local garden stores without success. My doubts about ordering them on-line were completely put to rest. The starter plants arrived in two days, perfectly packed for shipment to preclude damage, and were flourishing in top condition. I am extremely pleased with my purchase and would order from Almanac again. The bright spring green color of this arborvitae variety makes it a lovely accent plant in a foundation bed. I have used them to highlight a small vintage cement statue.