This is a large how to reference book about ROSES by Peter Beales! An illustrated encyclopedia and growers handbook of growing different species of the rose, old and modern roses, shrub roses, and climbers. 2, 000 roses are covered! 1, 096 photos! This near pristine condition and has been treasured. "A rose bible, if you will".

It looks beautiful as part of any garden book collection. A special gift for that gardener that loves roses. You will spend hours and hours looking at the pretty roses and all the varieties. Covered are varieties, cultivation (planting, pruning, propagation, pests, aliments, commercial production and breeding new varieties). The bulk of the book is pages and pages of photos and variety descriptions based on type (climber, wild roses, old roses, and modern roses teas, miniatures, etc.)

Hard cover with dust jacket

472 pages

By: Peter Beales

Edition: First American Edition 1992 (first printed in 1985)

Published by Henry Holt and Company

9 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 1 1/2"

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Charlottesville, VA.