The Rose

by David Austin

David Austin, cultivator of the English Rose, is world-renowned as a rose grower with an intimate knowledge of his chosen flower. In this detailed volume, he analyzes the rose's historical development and examines its place in the garden scene. In chapters on Old Roses, Hybrid Teas and Floribundas, Small Roses, Species Roses, Shrub Roses, Climbing Roses and Rambling Roses, he describes the best and most beautiful roses for today's gardens. The hybrids that he has developed over fifty years are discussed in an especially highly illustrated and updated chapter that includes the best roses bred up to the present day. Austin's opinions and recommendations are combined with stunning photographs of roses in gardens to make Roses a must-read for rose lovers.

Hardcover, 352 pages, 12.3 x 9.7 x 1.3 inches
Antique Collectors Club Dist., 2008
ISBN 1870673530