Describes both traditional and newer methods of winter protecting roses in cold climates, offering an expanded catalog of rose plants, profiles of major clases of roses, and instructions to achive ideal growing conditions.

An all-in-one guide for northern gardeners seeking the perfect woody plants

Originally published: Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary Books, c1998.

Fully illustrated, the charm of his English Roses comes across on every page, even if the reader has to imagine their scent. The Irish Garden Like its highly-respected companion in the series, Old Roses, this title draws the most useful information fr

A former curator at the New York Botanical Garden describes 150 different varieties of roses that can be grown without the use of pesticides, fungicides or fertilizers and provides information on planting, pruning and caring for these gorgeous blooms. Original.

The book answers the most common rose growing questions, and some less common ones. *Why don't the roses I buy at the florist have perfume?*How and when should I prune my roses?*Why can't I use roundup near roses?*Can I grow roses successfully using organic controls?*After I prune, how soon can I expect to pick flowers?*How are roses named, and what do the codes mean on the labels?*What are the best roses?*How do I create and name my own rose varieties?