Raspberries, dead or alive?

I've always wanted to grow some raspberries, but never seemed to have time. My son ordered twelve plants of four varieties back in February or March of this year from Bonnie plants. They finally shipped them in June of this year. By the time they arrived, he had already purchased more from a different source so he could plant them in the spring. When the plants from Bonnie arrived, they looked like dead dry sticks with their bare roots packed in damp wood chips. I planted them in pots to see if I can revive them before planting out next spring (it is simply to hot and dry to plant them in the middle of summer). They have been in the containers for over a month in good potting soil and have not displayed any sign of life. I don't know much about growing raspberries and wonder if any chance exists the roots will produce new growth next spring. Right now, they look like good material to start a campfire.

Ted