Austin, David
Botanica's Roses: The Encyclopedia of Roses Foreword by David Austin - New York Random House 1998 - 704p.
An exceptional reference on one of the world's favorite flowers. After introductory information on the rose's history and culture, there's about 600 pages of terrific photos and accurate descriptions. Aside from the thousands of cultivars listed, there's also an excellent section on wild roses. A very useful reference table summarizes the main features of each rose.
1840130415
Rose
Encyclopedia
Rosa persica
635.9337703
Botanica's Roses: The Encyclopedia of Roses Foreword by David Austin - New York Random House 1998 - 704p.
An exceptional reference on one of the world's favorite flowers. After introductory information on the rose's history and culture, there's about 600 pages of terrific photos and accurate descriptions. Aside from the thousands of cultivars listed, there's also an excellent section on wild roses. A very useful reference table summarizes the main features of each rose.
1840130415
Rose
Encyclopedia
Rosa persica
635.9337703