Roses and Rose Growing

'Roses And Rose Growing' is a vintage guide that deals with every aspect of growing roses, including planting, pruning, propagation, different varieties, climate considerations, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable tips, this volume is perfect for anyone with an interest in introducing roses to their garden or allotment. Contents include: 'Making and Planting a Rose Garden', 'Pruning and Propagating', 'Summer-Flowering Roses', 'Autumn Flowering', 'Tea Roses', 'Hybrid Tea Roses', 'Hybrid Peretuals', 'Bourbon, China, and Polyantha Roses', 'Rose Pests', 'How to Grow Roses for Exhibition', etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.