Roses in vineyards

We have been planting roses at the end of each row of vines. There were traditionally two reasons for doing this.

First, roses are susceptible to the same fungal diseases as vines but they tend to get symptoms of infection earlier. So it's an indicator of when to treat.

Second, it was rumoured that horses working the vineyards would know when to turn when they smelled the roses. I find this explanation dubious, but Alex likes it.

Anyway, they are coming on nicely and I love them, whatever the reason..