500 Popular Roses

Roses have accompanied the human race since the first red berry was plucked and eaten by some unknown cave-dweller in prehistoric times. As medicinal plants, roses were valued for their flowers and fruits by the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece and Rome, and they were also highly valued for their beauty and perfume. Over their extensive and elaborate history, roses have been associated with the rituals of life, with myths and legends, and with many religious ceremonies. The appreciation for these beautiful plants has continued to grow through the years and, in the present, gardeners have an enormous range of roses to choose from. 500 Popular Roses presents some of the most succesful and easily grown roses divided into four, easy-to-consult categories- wild roses, old-garden roses, modern roses and minature roses. This valuable guide helps gardeners decide what will grow best in their gardens. It features- – Plant descriptions – Cultivation advice – Stunning colour photographs – Flowering times – Climate information – Classification of roses Everything is at your fingertips in one accessible reference book. Other titles in the series- 500 Popular Annuals & Peren