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Carefree Roses

No need for a cocktail of chemicals with
these self-reliant beauties.

ROSES ARE knownas theprima of care—and chemicals—to keep donnas of the plant world: well- looking theirbest. Itturnsoutthat loved for their classic beauty and their bad rap may be undeserved. landscaping versatility but with The rose world is filled with plants a reputation for requiring lots that are fuss-free, even when it comes to the dreaded top-three rose diseases: black spot, powdery mildew, and rust.

Modern Roses With a little bit of searching, you can find modern roses that resist disease. Two of the 2006 All-America Rose Selections winners have earned raves for their excellent disease resistance. ‘Julia Child’, shown left, chosen by the chef herself, is an old-fashioned English-style rose with buttery gold flowers and a licorice scent, while the purple blooms of ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ have a fragrance reminiscent of citrus and rose. Says Tom Carruth of Week’s Roses, who

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