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Best Rose Guide: A Comprehensive Selection
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by:
Phillips, Roger
Rix, Martyn
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Publisher:
Firefly Books Ltd
Published: September 30, 2004
ISBN: 1552978443
Format:Hardcover
Pages:288
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Book Description
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Phillips and Rix are the coauthors of 25 other books. In this one, 850 of their favorite roses are described and are divided into 25 categories--wild roses, tea roses, climbing roses, floribundas, ramblers, miniatures, and shrub roses,
for example. Within each category, the authors offer information on their history and number of species and give a general description of the flowers. Each entry includes the flower's scientific and common name, country of origin, a detailed description
of its flowers and leaves, hardiness, flowering times, color, height, and the conditions in which it will perform best. Companion planting is also discussed. The book's "Visual Key" show the characteristics of each group, and a typical example of each is
illustrated. The book, with more than 1,000 color photographs, will appeal to any gardeners interested in growing these popular flowers. George Cohen
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Product Description:
Fresh
ideas for selecting and growing the latest roses.
Gardeners are always searching for new roses and better ways to grow them. Best Rose Guide is an up-to-date reference with a wealth of new ideas for selecting and planting the ideal roses.
This authoritative guide covers 850 roses and bridges the divide between scientific texts and everyday horticultural books. The book explains how to identify and understand every type of rose.
Best Rose Guide features: - Detailed
introductions to twenty-four categories of rose including Old Roses, Climbers, Shrubs and Modern Roses - Expert advice on selecting and growing - Planting ideas, companion plants and care - Cross-references, hardiness zones.
Vivid photographs
show every rose in exquisite detail. The authoritative text also explains how roses have been cultivated from ancient Roman times to today with fascinating information and the most up-to-date DNA studies.
Featuring the newest rose varieties and
the latest techniques and ideas for selecting and growing them, Best Rose Guide is a definitive reference on roses.
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