Loading...
By Elliott Brent
Elliott Brent, 2020
The Royal Horticultural Society's The Rose chronicles the history of the world's most beloved flower. It features 40 popular and significant species and hybrids, presented chronologically. The book details the introduction of each rose variety into European gardens, explores the evolution of rose garden design, and examines the flower's role in the language of flowers. From ancient references over 7,000 years ago, roses have captivated botanists, artists, poets, perfumers, and gardeners alike. This volume celebrates roses as a symbol of love and patriotism, a scent synonymous with the East, and a crowning jewel of ornamental gardens.