THE ROSE BOOK
A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE CULTURE OF THE ROSE
COMPRISING
The Formation of the Rosarium; the Characters of Species and Varieties; Modes of Propagating, Planting, Pruning, Training, and Preparing for Exhibition; and the Management of Roses in all Seasons.
By SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S.
CONTENTS.
The Families of Wild Roses
The Families of Cultivated Roses
Summer Roses
Forming the Rosarium
Culture of Roses in the Open Ground
Autumn Planting
Spring Planting
Pruning, Disbudding, and Seasonal Management
Climbing Roses
Pillar Roses
Yellow Roses
Roses in Pots
Roses in Beds
Roses in Great Towns
Tea Roses in Towns
Various Modes of Propagating
Select Lists of Roses
Reminders of Monthly Work In Rose Garden
Hints To Beginners
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