Encyclopedia of Roses

Hardback  448 pages  ISBN 0751369764      £25.00

A beautifully presented and lavishly illustrated A-Z catalogue of approximately 2,000 of the world's best rose species and cultivars, magnificently illustrated with sumptuous photographs.

Special features showcase famous and well-loved roses and as well as influential rose breeders. Growing habits, cultivation needs, breeding and name of origin for each rose are all documented as well as clear, step-by-step photographs showing the latest simplified cultivation techniques.

From the fascinating history to articles on rose growers and practical advise on every rose, Charles Quest-Ritson has set the standard in written rose reference.

"...should be an asset to any plant lovers' library."
BBC Gardener's World

"...a welcome edition to the (RHS) format."
Daily Telegraph

"...full of the kind of information about plants I like best; where they came from, who they were named after and when they were introduced."
The Independent