Old-Fashioned and David Austin Roses
Old-Fashioned and David Austin Roses
Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary
Some of the most popular old-fashioned roses are described in detail and illustrated in full colour. Over 160 species and varieties have been organised into groups such as Albas, Centifolas, Hybrid perpetual and Moss roses for easy reference. There is a chapter on the work done by David Austin in the 1950s and 1960s to create new English roses.
The feel-good place to buy books
- Free delivery in Ireland
- Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
- 100% recyclable packaging
- Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good
- Buy-back with Ziffit
Old-Fashioned and David Austin Roses by Barbara Lea Taylor
Discovering old-fashioned roses is often the beginning of a love affair that lasts a lifetime. These beautiful plants offer you not only fragrance and beauty, but also a fascinating link with the past. In this beautiful yet practical book, some of the most popular old-fashioned roses are described in detail and illustrated in full colour. Over 160 species and varieties have been organised into groups such as Albas, Centifolas, Hybrid perpetual and Moss roses for easy reference. There is a complete chapter on the work done by David Austin in the 1950s and 1960s to create new English roses. Topics include: History; Species roses;Gallicas; Damasks; Albas; Centifolas; Moss roses; Ramblers; China roses; Portlands; Noisettes; Bourbons; Hybrid perpetuals; Teas and early hybrid teas; Hybrid musks; Climbers; Shrub roses & ramblers; Rugosas; David Austin roses; Cultivation; Pruning; and Landscaping ideas. This book is created for Firefly Books by the renowned New Zealand packager and publisher David Bateman and it features over 130 colour photographs by Juliet Nicholas.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781552978801 |
| ISBN 10 | 155297880X |
| Title | Old-Fashioned and David Austin Roses |
| Author | Barbara Lea Taylor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Firefly Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |