Hi, Shiver:

I have ordered several times from Lyon and never had a problem. Always got large, well-rooted plants.

That being said, I am sure Paul would appreciate knowing of your dissatisfaction. He is a really nice man and bends over backwards to make sure you order is right.

Linda

Shiver -

the smaller the plants - the easier they will adjust to your conditions. So there is a good size silver lining in it.

I would put them on a tray and cover with a humidity dome for a couple of weeks - it is your isolation routine, it helps them recover after the shipping - and root faster.
In a long run it really doesn't matter if they are juvenile.

I would say for me it will take a month and half to get from the babies to the starters. Let's say - the supplier ran out
of 1,5 months starters, sent you 3 week starters. I presume that he will better send you these now, than wait till the frost.

Cheers

irina