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zuzu said:Meredith, tell us more. Your location might help in diagnosing this problem. So would some photos of the damage. Are the lines on the canes vertical or horizontal? Where did you buy the roses? Are they grafted or own-root? Are you in an area troubled by gophers, rabbits, or deer? Has it been unusually hot in your location this year?

Incidentally, I googled "rose cane damage" to see whether I could find anything that met your description, and the images included one of Axl Rose walking with a cane.

Sorry I forgot my location doesn't show here. I am in southeastern NH. I get cold winters. Last winter was exceptionally long and lots of snow cover. So apparently something was enjoying the rose canes as a snack under the snow. I also did a google search and found something about voles, which is possible. My kitty has brought me many little things that are similar looking to them and he wouldn't be able to catch them under the snow.
The damage was vertical and it reminded me of perfect scratches about the size I'd imagine a mouses teeth. I may have a pic. I am going to search after I post this.

I got some pictures of the roses now. That fence is 4' tall to give you an idea.
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