Roses by John Mattock

Roses by John Mattock

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A guide to over 120 species of rose. As well as containing a directory of roses, this book also features general information on their care and cultivation. Topics covered include buying roses, growing conditions, pests and diseases, pruning, maintenance, and roses for special situations.

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Roses by John Mattock

This identification guide contains information on all 120 species of rose. It covers all types of rose from wild roses and old garden roses to modern shrub roses, hybrid tea roses and climbers and ramblers. The introduction contains general information on the care and cultivation of roses. In the directory, which is divided into the different rose groups, every flower has a standard entry with easy reference symbols for plant size, flower size, flower type, required temperature, flowering, disease and pest resistance. There is also information on parentage, breeder, awards and synonyms. Each entry is accompanied by a colour photograph.
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ISBN 13 9781850764908
ISBN 10 1850764905
Title Roses
Author John Mattock
Series Identifiers S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 1994-01-01
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.