Grow beautiful Roses with a clear, practical plan for every garden and show table.
This book guides you through two important divisions of roses: Garden Roses that enrich a backdrop with color and fragrance, and Show Roses chosen for symmetry and prize-worthy blooms. It encourages beginners and seasoned growers alike to build a solid foundation—then expand with purpose. You’ll learn how to balance overall garden beauty with the thrill of selecting and exhibiting the best individual blooms.
- How to create aRosary that blends abundant color with graceful, well-formed flowers
- How to choose robust, free-blooming varieties and avoid weak stock
- How to plan for both home display and competitive show results
- How to manage a budding-ground and keep roses healthy, productive, and ready for shows
Ideal for new Rose-keepers, serious Rosarians, and anyone who loves a well-tended garden as much as a striking exhibition bloom.
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Excerpt from A Book About Roses: How to Grow and Show Them
With all the happiness which success brings to an author, I respond to the demand of an intelligent world for a new edition of my book; and, in grateful appreciation of their sympathies, I have the pleasure of introducing to my readers thirty new and beautiful Roses (see List of Roses for Exhibition), which have recently won our admiration as Maids of Honor in Queen Rosa's Court, together with the latest results of my experience, and the best information I possess.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the captivating history of the rose, from its ancient origins to its modern-day significance as the world's most beloved flower. It explores the cultural, historical, and literary contexts in which the rose has been revered, from its association with love, beauty, and royalty to its use in medicine, art, and religion. The author shares personal anecdotes and insights, painting a vivid picture of the rose's enduring presence in human history. This book not only provides a comprehensive overview of the rose's cultivation and care but delves into its symbolism, mythology, and the profound impact it has had on human civilization. With its engaging narrative and wealth of knowledge, this book is an indispensable guide for rose enthusiasts and a valuable addition to any gardening or botanical library. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330441831_0
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