100 Old Roses for the American Garden - Softcover

Martin, Clair G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 076111341X ISBN 13: 9780761113416

Publisher: Workman Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

The rosarian Clair G. Martin demystifies the world of old roses - those hardy, fragrant roses introduced to America before 1901. The different classes of old roses are presented and the essentials of selection, pruning, planting and watering are listed. Each rose is photographed and described.

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From the Back Cover

EXQUISITE BEAUTY and INTOXICATING FRAGRANCE, WAITING to be REDISCOVERED

The search for the perfect rose has come full circle, as more and more gardeners are falling in love with the heirloom treasures known as Old Roses those long-lived, disease-resistant, easy-to-grow and historic cultivars introduced before 1901.

Written by Clair G. Martin, one of the world's pre-eminent rosarians and author of100 English Roses for the American Garden, here is a book that demystifies the care and raising of Old Roses. It covers the essentials, including selecting, planting, mulching and weeding, pruning and deadheading. Then, following the basic hands-on, comes a stunning, full-color field guide to 100 varieties best suited for American gardens. Gallicas, Damasks, Portlands and Bourbons, Albas and Teas it is paradise regained.

From the Inside Flap

Grow a rose once praised by Virgil, known today as 'Autumn Damask.' Or the ancient 'Apothecary's Rose,' which Count Thibaut brought back from the Crusades. Or 'Empress Josephine,' enjoyed by the lady herself.

Treasured for their mixture of toughness and charm, versatility in the garden, and glorious scent, Old Roses are a revelation to gardeners accustomed to fussy modern hybrids. Suddenly roses don't come in one shape but in a dozen, and don't require a scientific approach but thrive with the basics of sun, water, and soil. Clair Martin, who has over 2,000 different roses under his care, offers enthusiasts a perfect introduction to growing Old Roses, followed by a focused list of 100 cultivars ideal for gardens across America.

From 'Alba Semi-plena' an excellent cold-climate survivor and one of the oldest forms of the white rose, to the popular 'Zephrine Drouhin,' with her deep, rich cerise tones--each rose is photographed in sumptuous color and accompanied by history, parentage, culture, and at-a-glance information on availability, stature and habit, hardiness, and time of bloom.

Edition details

• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 076111341X
• ISBN 13: 9780761113416
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288