The rose is the best loved and the best known of all garden flowers, and ranks among the oldest of cultivated flowers. Its beauty comes in such variety that whether one's taste inclines to the subtle, the flamboyant or the delicate, there is always a rose to please.
At the heart of this splendid book is a gallery of over 1500 beautiful rose portraits, photographed in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Old Garden Roses, Modern Garden Roses and Wild Roses have been selected for their popularity, beauty, historical interest, fame and fragrance. Every rose is illustrated, and is accompanied by details of its appearance, parentage, character, fragrance and history.
In addition to the rose entries, this book includes special sections that highlight different aspects of the rose such as its history and its impact on the civilisations of the world. These sections feature paintings and works of art, poems and information on gardens and personalities associated with the history and the romance of the rose. Further sections give practical advice on the cultivation of roses and designing rose gardens.
This magnificent book will be both a beautiful and useful addition to the rose-lover's library, giving a wealth of expert information in one beautifully designed and illustrated volume.
