just like last year, the UCD cuttings were very fresh and healthy when i got them. they have mostly all leafed out and some of them do have roots at this point. i'm still waiting for some with terminal bud to open up. but i do have most varieties going well at this point, so if few doesn't make it, no big deal.
Ischia Black is one that i really want to see doing well, but there are also few such as Barnissotte, Native de Argentile, Beall, Sucrette, Monstrueuse, Excel and others.