ILLUS ENCY OF ROSES - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184065435X ISBN 13: 9781840654356

Publisher: Salamander Books Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

For its perfect beauty and scent, the rose if unparalleled. A symbol of love and romance, and a coveted object of natural elegance, the rose is, unsurprisingly, the most popular of all flowers. Whatever your favourite rose, you are likely to find all the facts about it here, and more besides. You will discover the romance behind some of the names, and the seductive power of the rose in history. This beautifully illustrated encyclopedia is an indispensable reference guide with 1,500 roses of every type arranged alphabetically, with comprehensive details and accompanied by full-colour photographs. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Roses is a reference guide that no serious gardener should omit from their bookshelves.

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About the Author

Stirling Macoboy is the author and photographer of over thirty gardening books, the output of a career that has spanned more than 40 years. His work has taken him all over the world in search of beautiful and rare flowers to photograph and research for his books. A regular visitor to the Chelsea Flower show for 30 years, he is a member of the Royal National Rose Society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Salamander Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184065435X
• ISBN 13: 9781840654356
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 472