This special re-print edition of William Robert Prince's book "Prince's Manual of Roses" is considered one of the most authorative guides on roses and their cultivation during the 19th Century. Written in 1846, this classic text on roses sheds light on everything a person might wish to know about growing and caring for roses in the garden. Of particular interest are insights into numerous varieties of heirloom varieties of roses. One of the most authorative books of its kind. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Annual report of the American Institute of the City of New York