Mike,
What an amazing article! I've really enjoyed reading all the great information and history of these beautiful flowers ... it's got me looking in the database and reading more about roses. First I think the species roses are my favorite, then I think nope ... it's the Old Garden Roses that I love the most, then I get to the Modern Roses and love them too. I think it would be very difficult to choose a favorite ... I want them all!
I notice that your photo of that gorgeous Rosa arkansana in not in the database:
Wild Prairie Rose (Rosa arkansana) and you really should add it.
Thanks so much for this really nice article!
Lin