The Concise Illustrated Book Of Roses

The history and cultivation of roses from wild roses to cultivated roses with illustrations from the archives of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Illustrated analysis questions the traditional picture of the Wars of the Roses and relates their impact on English life and the English people.

Describes the habitat, season, physical characteristics, and location of over forty types of wild flowers.

An illustrated narrative of the events, and analysis of the personalities, involved in the dynastic struggle between the forces of Lancaster and those of York for the English throne

The history of roses as well as how to care for and propagate them.

One of the new generation of concise, illustrated gardening guides. Practical information on gardening with roses including: - choosing, planting and training - when and how to prune every type of rose - roses for ground cover - best roses for fragrance - old garden and species roses - how to keep roses healthy - and much more The best practical gardening advice for every gardener