Susan H. Simko wrote (about ht Double Delight):



Against my better judgement and all plans to the contrary, this is the
rose I just opted for to replace the chrysanthemums in my front center
bed. I just couldn't resist the absolutely gorgeous picture and
description of its scent and colouration changes. This despite reading
that it is blackspot and mildrew prone...

I hope you will let me know how this one does for you, Susan. And, I must
say that it has been my experience that the roses I find most delicious
are the ones that blackspot and insects seem to go for first, as well.
Honestly, it is the fragrant roses that always get eaten up and blackened
first in my garden--if I lapse in my spray program. I say grow what you
like--or at least TRY what you like. If you then decide the rose is too
much trouble, you can replace it. I have never found any of my great big
blousy fragrant fussy hybrid teas too fussy to put up with. Especially
since they DO "put out." G




Susan - still trying to figure out where she can add more roses to her
small yard without giving in and simply tilling up the grass... *laugh*

Don't waste your good mind on such things! Just till up the grass! :-)


s h simko at duke dot edu