rose wilt inavsion

Bill Grant has brought up a very important topic for everyone's consideration
 
Invasions of diseases have caused havoc (the beautiful elms are the first drama that comes to mind) and we are fortunate that there is a good check on importation of plants, seeds, and vegetable matter ion general.  However, this rose wilt disease which prevents importation of roses from NEW ZEALAND, BULGARY, ITALY, AUSTRALIA and SOUTH AFRICA, does not seem to exist.  Can anyone describe this 'dreaded' thing?
 
Thinking of all the fantastic McGredy roses ('Sexy Rexy', etc.) - from, ahem New Zealand - that we have enjoyed for years, and the new imports of Cook's roses from Australia, soon too - somehow - will be on the American market, one wonders what this rose wilt is really all about...
 
 These roses, and all, growing beautifully in our Mediterranean climates all around the world, have - as far as I know, NEVER SHOWN ANY SIGNS OF ROSE WILT.
 
Let's see if any of us is 'in' on rose wilt information.
 
Best wishes,
Helene Pizzi
from Rome, Italy
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