While I don't entirely disagree with the book, I wouldn't say it's entirely accurate across all locations. I know Julia Child (rated 50/60 for resistance...so allows for a %10 infection) near completely defoliated from blackspot in autumn here while many other things remained clean. Another Raspberry Kiss is rated highly but doesn't mention the plant hates heat and will completely defoliate and look dead during the middle of summer (and so no blooms despite being a continuous bloomer) if your in a warm climate. So be aware the ratings aren't universal.
That and how many of the roses recommended are scentless or weakly scented...I dunno about you but I'd rather have fragrance.
I just think further digging could have been done to make a better collection, especially since helpmefind exists where so many people rating and commenting (often in quite a bit of detail) on pretty much every rose out there to be at least a starting pointing of roses that excel in all three areas.
It is a pretty and very user friendly book, just has some weak points.
