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The rose has maintained a special place in the hearts and minds of men and women down through the ages. Roses feature prominently in legend and myth, and the red rose has a long association with love and romance. Trevor Griffiths is one of the world's great authorities on old roses and his lifetime's work has been the identification and breeding of these special plants. Using a simple alphabetical approach that side-steps having to know the family name, Glorious Old Roses is an accessible andbeautiful addition to the bookshelves of all rose lovers.
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Trevor Griffiths is a specialist grower of old roses with over forty years' experience in the business. He has visited rose nurseries all around the world. This is his fourth book on roses.
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- PublisherPenguin Books (NZ)
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0670894311
- ISBN 13 9780670894314
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages240
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glorious old roses  a rose lover's companion
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Although the exact origin of the rose is something of a mystery, there is nothing mysterious about the passion of the rosarian. Trevor Griffiths is one of the world's great authorities on old roses and his lifetime's work has been the identification and breeding of these special plants. Using a simple alphabetical approach that side-steps having to know the family name, Glorious Old Roses is an accessible and beautiful addition to the bookshelves of all rose lovers. Foreword by David Austin Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Horticulture::Gardening; Gardening; ISBN: 0670894311. ISBN/EAN: 9780670894314. Inventory No: 271077. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Seller Inventory # 271077
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