Fifty Favourite Roses - Hardcover

Gibson, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0304345644 ISBN 13: 9780304345649

Publisher: Cassell Illustrated, 1995

Leading expert Gibson covers the rose from the elegant, ancient "alba semi-plena" to the pale yellow blooms of "Golden Wings". Each variation is illustrated by gorgeous, full-color photography; includes ultimate size and any possible difficulties in cultivation. Blooms, flowering period, foliage, shape and habit, and preferred position covered to help you choose just the right roses. The story behind each roses adds immeasurably to the pleasure of growing it, and the author's skillful blending of history, legend, and horticultural wisdom makes this the perfect book for rose-lovers.

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Synopsis:

Containing a variety of techniques on how to grow roses to their greatest potential, this work covers such things as size, type, colour and scent, soil, light, etc. The author discusses varieties easily obtainable from Britain, America and Europe, and there are colour photographs for each rose.

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