Serious Gardener: Reliable Roses - Tapa blanda

A noted expert on roses traces the history of the rose; discusses the use of roses in garden design, rose cultivation and care, and pest control; and describes seventy-five of the finest varieties of roses for any garden. Original. 30,000 first printing.

Botanical Garden has been a leader in botanical research for more than a century. Beautifully designed and illustrated, the first two books in a continuing series undertaken in conjunction with this world-renowned institution will appeal to serious gardeners of every level of experience. Reliable Roses teaches the history of the rose, how to match roses to specific local conditions, the fine points of pruning, and much more. 150 full-color photos. Size C. 192 pp. National publicity. Targeted ads.