In paperback for the first time, this gorgeous and affordable edition of The Rose Bible (out of print in hardcover, 0-517-58821-8) is a must-have for every rose grower, novice or expert. This beloved classic by Americas leading rosarian reveals everything a gardener needs to know about this most treasured of garden plants. Ray Reddell has distilled his vast knowledge of the eternally popular rose into one copiously illustrated, indispensable reference, offering expert advice on everything from planting and pruning to training and grafting roses. Encompassing antique and modern roses, original species and recent hybrids, bushes and shrubs, ramblers and climbers, this is the definitive volume on growing splendid roses. ...
Excerpt from The Rose Covered Entrance to Wildwood Gardens, 1929 Chemar s U S. A. - For several years we have been experimenting to get a full center Dabha the color of U. S. A. We have succeeded in this 1924 seedling. The blooms of this Dahlia are very deep and large with an aif-tight center. Stems are long and stiff as a poker and hold the flowers erect. The color is likethe parent apricot buff-suffused gold. Good for all purposes. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections ...
Excerpt from Descriptive Catalogue of Hardy Bedford Grown Evergreens for All Purposes, 1928: Also List of the Best Everblooming Rose The following abbreviations indicate the comparative heights of the various sorts as attained by specimens in group plantings where proper pruning or shearing is given, rather than the maximum growth formed in individual specimens planted singly. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the ...
