Modern Roses XI: The World Encyclopedia of Roses - Hardcover

 
9780121550530: Modern Roses XI: The World Encyclopedia of Roses
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0121550532 ISBN 13: 9780121550530
Publisher: Academic Press, 2000

Synopsis

This work, published previously by the American Rose Society (ARS), represents a listing of all officially registered rose cultivars globally. It will supersede the previous edition, Modern Roses X, published in 1993. Modern Roses XI contains descriptions for more than 25,000 roses. The book features 28 color plates and includes a CD-ROM of the entire work which makes searching easy.

Key Features* Updates the only official registry of all rose cultivars around the workd* Describes over 25,000 roses * Includes a comprehensive list of roses with historical and botanical importance, including all modern international rose registrations* Features "Old Garden Roses at Sangerhausen" together with an article on this unique rose repository* Includes unregistered roses commonly used in commerce* Incorporates a report on classification of roses and a report on the registration process of roses

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About the Author

Thomas Cairns, American Rose Society, Studio City, California

From the Back Cover

Roses are listed alphabetically by "variety denomination" or registered name including their classification, color year of introduction, fancy names or synonyms, description of flower/plant including petal count and fragrance, awards, parentage, hybridizer, and introducer.

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The most comprehensive listing of roses in the world--now with CD-ROM!

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Publisher
Academic Press
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0121550532
ISBN 13 
9780121550530
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
642
Editor
Cairns Thomas, Young Marily, Adams Jolene, Edberg Bob