I think you might be right, Porkpal. Maybe the gophers can tell what's been grafted onto the Huey. That would explain why some roses can stay alive for years before they attract the gophers, whereas a grafted Mr. Lincoln gets gobbled up within a few days. I love the rose, so I once tried to grow it in a large container. Even that didn't help. The gopher tunneled up under the container and chewed through the bottom to get at the roots.
