"Cass" wrote in message
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dave weil wrote:

I just had to get that off my chest.

We're at the peak of JB season and I'm really hoping that I've only
got another week or so. I can't remember how long it lasted last year.

I'm especially ****ed because Felicia is finally in its second flush
and they're just *decimating* it. Additionally, they're going after
the leaves of Old Blush. Also, it's taken almost a month for Graham
Thomas to rest up and start its second flush and they're going to town
on it as well.

On a brighter note, I wanted to point out that my Cecile Brunner Cl.
hasn't gone out of bloom since it started blooming. As soon as one
flushis over, the next, slightly smaller one begins.

Also, the Don Juans under the tree are blooming like crazy.
Fortunately, the beetles seem to only eat red stuff as a last resort.
They especially love pink and yellow though.

What a drag. It's a toss up for damage: deer, rabbits, gophers or
Japanese beetles. Oh, and mow and blow guys armed with Roundup.

Don't forget, dogs that 'Mark' the rose.

Squirrels that like to investigate.

and neighbhors who bleach their fences!

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Theo in Zone 5
Kansas City