A bareroot is a plant removed from soil in a dormant state, from which it can more rapidly acclimate to new soil conditions.
I'm happy to report that I am successfully growing Lynwood Gold in North Central Florida. I got some bareroot plants in the Spring and have had much success rooting cuttings from them.
A D Sloan is a historical fiction author known for writing the "Nathaniel Drinkwater" series of naval novels. The series follows the adventures of the titular character, Nathaniel Drinkwater, a naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars. A D Sloan's writing is praised for its attention to historical detail and character development.