reh0622, Good to know. We've had a mild rainy spring here too and so far the roses seem to be hanging on longer. I'll need to snap a pic of my Lincoln bed there's a bunch opening up now. In regards to comparing for fragrance, I may just have to get one of each and find out for myself!
Moondog, I've definitely noticed my Mister Lincolns are more fragrant in this, their second year in the ground. I have them in a row on the side of my house about 10 - 12 feet from the side door and I can smell them as soon as I come outside. The fragrance is stronger in the morning.
Arturo, thanks for sharing that's really interesting how the fertilizer can impact fragrance but makes sense, you are what you eat and so are roses!