The Rose; a Treatise on the Cultivation, History, Family Characteristics, etc., of the Various Groups of Roses, with Accurate Descriptions of the Varieties Now Generally Grown
by ELLWANGER, H. B.;
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New York, Dodd, Mead & Company, [1882], First edition. . original blue cloth, decorated in black with gilt title lettering on front cover and spine, lightly rubbed at spine ends, signature on endpaper, else a fine clean copy with bright covers and original decorated endpapers. . 12mo [17.5 x 12.5 cm]; vi, [5] - 293 pp, index, includes 100 page catalogue of 956 varieties with descriptions. . Stock 791. See Hedrick page 576. He provides details on growing and cultivation, propagation, exhibiting, growing under glass, colors, and detailed lists of varieties, the people who raise the best roses, with the varieties and dates introduced. The catalogue of varieties lists 956 varieties, each with habits, description and hereditary data. The author had the Mount Hope Nurseries in Rochester, NY, and was the son of George Ellwanger. 'Valuable treatise not easily found and an extremely useful survey of the international scene in the world of roses' [Fisher, The Companion to Roses]. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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- Horizon Books
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- Title
- The Rose; a Treatise on the Cultivation, History, Family Characteristics, etc., of the Various Groups of Roses, with Accurate Descriptions of the Varieties Now Generally Grown
- Author
- ELLWANGER, H. B.;
- Format/Binding
- Original blue cloth, decorated in black with gilt title lettering on front cover and spine, lightly rubbed at spine ends, signat
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- New York, Dodd, Mead & Company, [1882], First edition.
- Size
- 12mo [17.5 x 12.5 cm]; vi, [5] -
- Bookseller catalogs
- Gardening - Roses;
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