A suggestion from rec.gardens -

"If it is a presentation you have been asked to give for your local rose
society, then I would focus on the native plants and wildflowers in your
area. If not the internet and google, there should be a number of
resources
available to you - a local native plant society, field books etc, maybe
a
nursery that specializes in native plants. Then it is just a matter of
determining which natives look good in combination with roses and like
the
same growing conditions."

The results -

Affirmation! This is precisely what my discovery work revealed today
with my local chapter native plant society, a rose organization person
other than the requester and a walk-through at 2 native plant farms.

J
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Celestial Habitats by J. Kolenovsky
2003 Honorable Mention Award, Keep Houston Beautiful
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