Beautiful Roses - Hardcover

Loaec, Marie-Helene

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806973013 ISBN 13: 9780806973012

Publisher: Sterling, 2002

Synopsis

Just looking at every seductive picture, drenched in brilliant color, evokes the sweet fragrance of a rose garden, and the velvety feel of the flower's petals. The varied members of this grand family bloom here in dozens of photographs, organized by the different shades: reds, like the warm Hacienda, with its touch of amber and spice; pinks, including the fruity Albertine; whites; lilacs, violets, and mauves; and yellows and oranges. There is information on grouped-flower rose bushes; landscaping; climbing or rambling roses; miniatures; and aromatics. And, because roses can tempt the tastebuds as well as our others senses, there are even recipes. Hints for successful growing assure you can enjoy the real thing in your own garden.

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From the Back Cover

Plant and grow the most beautiful and fragrant roses to delight your senses. Are you captivated by the brilliant, rich colors; the soft, supple petals; or the irresistibly sensuous aroma of these popular flowers? Don't be confused by the many varieties available and how to maintain them. Fifty different types are described here, including information on everything from their fragrance to their cultivation.

Reviews

Certainly there's no such thing as an ugly rose, but with hundreds of varieties in the genus Rosa, how could one ever begin to choose the most beautiful? Loaec profiles 50 she considers the best. Some are centuries-old favorites with rich and revered histories. Others are modern developments just becoming known to amateur gardeners. From shrubs and climbers to miniature teas and double old-fashioneds, Loaec logically organizes her favorites by color. Raspberry reds, virginal whites, demure violets: all are given their own two-page glamour spread in dramatic photographs accompanied by Loaec's glowing tribute to their particular attributes: deep, lustrous crimson petals; velvety, nostalgia-inducing perfumes. Not all is expressive hyperbole, however; there's practical information here, too: how to plant, when to pick, tips on creating striking bouquets, how to prolong the life of cut flowers. Stunning enough for display, this book is actually a working guide to these intimidating yet intoxicating beauties. Carol Haggas
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Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806973013
• ISBN 13: 9780806973012
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160