Roses

From the Archives of the Royal Horticultural Society
by Peter Harkness

Indulge yourself in some of the most sublime rose specimens ever created, drawn, and painted as you turn the pages of this irresistible little book, illustrated with magnificent works from the archives of the Royal Horticultural Society. Each illustration is accompanied by the specific history of the rose depicted.

Peter Harkness traces the links that tie wild roses to the earliest hybrids, debunks myths that have come to surround the flower, and tells how the dedication of skilled gardeners from many nations has brought the beauties of today into being. A must have for gardeners, botanists, botanical artists, and art lovers alike. 

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