I'm an Old Garden rose hag, so I think my old roses smell far, far
better than moderns, and just now I'm especially loving Ispahan, Mme
Pierre Oger, Alchymist, and Roseraie de L'Hay, which though fast of its
scent is magnificent at close range. I have about twenty others out
too, including my lovely huge Mme Alfred Carriere, but though it's
scented it's not releasing well in this cool May. My Gertrude Jekylls
are my pick of modern roses for scent.
--
Jane Lumley