The Photographic Encyclopedia of Wildflowers

The Photographic Encyclopedia of Roses recounts the magical story of the rose's development from wild ancestor to sophisticated hybrid. Nearly 700 varieties have been included on grounds of merit, fame, or importance in rose history. The author gives detailed advice on their qualities and how to use them in the garden, and the book is packed with superb illustrations, specially selected to give as true a rendering as possible of the varieties described. The result is a book to delight all lovers of roses.