Stubborn roses

The beginning of fall, says the calendar, is less than a week away, and I've lived here long enough to know that the first freeze will be well before the end of fall.

But just the same, staring at me from the west end of the flower box:

(Larger version is a click away.) I've been a little more diligent than usual in keeping the bushes trimmed back, and maybe this is the payoff.

Posted at 3:51 PM to Surlywood