Roses
From the Archives of the Royal Horticultural Society
by Peter Harkness
Indulge yourself in some of the most sublime rose specimens ever
created, drawn, and painted as you turn the pages of this irresistible
little book, illustrated with magnificent works from the archives of
the Royal Horticultural Society. Each illustration is accompanied by
the specific history of the rose depicted.
Peter Harkness traces the links that tie wild roses to the earliest
hybrids, debunks myths that have come to surround the flower, and tells
how the dedication of skilled gardeners from many nations has brought
the beauties of today into being. A must have for gardeners, botanists,
botanical artists, and art lovers alike.
Measure 5.5 by 6.25 in.
