- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Firefly Books; illustrated edition edition (Mar 6 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 155297880X
- ISBN-13: 978-1552978801
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.6 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 358 g
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#1,085,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #83 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > By Plant > Roses
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Taylor concentrates on the traditional and ever-popular old-fashioned and David Austin rose families, showcasing single-blooming and repeat-flowering varieties and encouraging gardeners to look beyond roses' inherent mystique. Taylor provides extensive descriptions of suitable cultivars and offer planting ideas and cultural information. A worthy addition to any garden library, exceling with its clear, concise format, detailed descriptions, and superlative color photography. Carol Haggas
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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A concise and enthusiastic introduction to selecting, cultivating, and landscaping with three broad categories of roses. (Julienne Wood American Reference Books Annual, Volume 36 200408)
Beautiful photographs and an attractive layout render this book appealing to beginners... Recommended for public libraries. (Phillip Oliver Library Journal 20050123)
Entries provide a description of cultivars, and basic historical and growing information. Eye-catching photographs... on every page. (Kathy Fescemyer E-Streams )
Showcasing single-blooming and repeat-flowering varieties... excels with its clear, concise format, detailed descriptions, and superlative color photography. (Carol Haggas Booklist / RBB )
A slim but highly informative and practical guide to the cultivation of rose types. (Beth Botts Chicago Tribune )
Beautiful photographs and an attractive layout render this book appealing to beginners... Recommended for public libraries. (Phillip Oliver Library Journal 20050123)
Entries provide a description of cultivars, and basic historical and growing information. Eye-catching photographs... on every page. (Kathy Fescemyer E-Streams )
Showcasing single-blooming and repeat-flowering varieties... excels with its clear, concise format, detailed descriptions, and superlative color photography. (Carol Haggas Booklist / RBB )
A slim but highly informative and practical guide to the cultivation of rose types. (Beth Botts Chicago Tribune )
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The history of the rose is interwoven with the history of humankind. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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Old Fashioned and David Austin Roses, Aug 13 2011
By Sylvia A. Richards - Published on Amazon.com
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This book has a good description of each rose and includes care and growing instructions. Lots of good pictures and also contact information for catalogs or purchases. 2004 so fairly current.
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Old-fashioned and David Austin Roses, July 22 2011
By Connie - Published on Amazon.com
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I bought this book after buying some David Austin roses and I enjoyed the book. I had good information and the photos were wonderful.
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