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A spectacularly illustrated reference. Roses are valued for many reasons including beauty, symbolism, fragrance, and history. The Rose tells the fascinating story of this treasured flower accompanied by lively text and sumptuous full color illustrations. The book is divided into three Roses of Nature , Roses of History and Roses by Design . Each section traces the links that tie the wild roses of nature to the earliest roses of civilization. It also explodes a few myths along the way and tells how the tireless efforts of horticulturists from many nations have brought into being the full-petalled beauties of today. The captivating archival illustrations are from the Royal Horticultural Society's collection, home to one of the world's finest archives of horticultural art. This spectacular collection of roses of every description is certain to capture the hearts of gardeners and art lovers alike.

160pages. 29x14x1cm. Broché.

The Photographic Encyclopedia of Roses recounts the magical story of the rose's development from wild ancestor to sophisticated hybrid. Nearly 700 varieties have been included on grounds of merit, fame, or importance in rose history. The author gives detailed advice on their qualities and how to use them in the garden, and the book is packed with superb illustrations, specially selected to give as true a rendering as possible of the varieties described. The result is a book to delight all lovers of roses.

Zoologie und Botanik - 16 cm Original-Pappband mit Original-Schutzumschlag 335 Seiten