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First published in 1985, this is the revised, enlarged and re-illustrated edition of Peter Beales classic study. It describes and identifies all the species, cultivars and varieties that have stood the test of time, including the ancient Chinese teas, the York and the Lancaster roses, the Provence and Bourbon roses, and the humble and hardy rugosas. It is a grower's guide to the buying propogation, feeding and pruning of old roses and important hybrids, shrub roses and climbers. There is also an extended bibliography and details of where old roses can best be seen around the world.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Random House
ISBN-101860463037
ISBN-139781860463037
eBay Product ID (ePID)90799589
Product Key Features
Number of Pages512 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPlants / Flowers, Flowers / Roses
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Gardening
AuthorPeter Beales
FormatUK-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight60.1 oz.
Item Length10.4 in
Item Width7.6 in