Review of the British Roses: Especially Those of the North of England (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. G. Baker

9780484153799: Review of the British Roses: Especially Those of the North of England (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 048415379X ISBN 13: 9780484153799

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Britain’s native roses and how to identify them in the North of England.

This authoritative work surveys indigenous roses in Britain, focusing on the North and detailing their distinctive traits, habits, and distribution. It blends practical, observation‑based description with insights from continental botanists, helping readers understand how local forms relate to broader European species. The book emphasizes careful diagnosis, variation, and the value of solid herbarium evidence in naming and distinguishing roses.

Learn how to recognize key British rose species by growth habit, leaf shape, prickles, calyx tubes, and fruit
See how scholars compare North of England forms with continental plants and how synonymy shapes current understanding
Discover practical notes on where these roses grow, their flowering and fruiting times, and notable local varieties
Read about the challenges of identifying closely related roses and the method for allocating distinctive characters

Ideal for plant lovers, naturalists, and readers seeking grounded, field‑tested guidance on Britain’s native roses and their regional varieties.

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