- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851491503
- ISBN-13: 978-1851491506
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #17 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening > Plants > Flowers > Roses
- #83 in Books > Science & Nature > Biological Sciences > Botany & Plant Sciences > Flowers
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David Austin, the proprietor of one of the countries leading rose nurseries, offers useful and informative pointers as to flower and bud form and development, shape and size of plant, foliage and fragrance. Illustrated throughout witha riot of magnificent colour photographs, this indespensable guide contains important information on rose cultivation with valuable advice on soil preparation, planting, pruning, feeding and diseases and pests. This is a book of undoubted value and importance, and will be greatly prized by rose-growers and rose-lovers, whether professional or amateur everywhere. 'Old Roses and English Roses' is the companion volume to 'Shrub Roses and Climbing Roses'.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I bought this book, along with its companion volume Shrub Roses and Climbing Roses, I had never grown a rose in my life, believing them to be difficult and unrewarding. These books dispelled that myth. David Austin writes with clear adoration of this wonderful flower and his descriptions make you want to rush out and buy everything mentioned. There are good guidelines on this history of the rose, roses for shade, roses for poor soil, roses that don't require pruning, etc, and why he came up with the idea of the English Roses. Don't buy the one book without the other - both are invaluable and can be returned to again and again.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you have an interest in rose cultivation, you will find this book immensely helpful. It's packed with useful advice and techniques for producing great looking flowers. You can tell from the book that the author has a real passion for his subject because this comes through in the writing. I have no doubt that if I didn't own this book, I would never have won any competitions and become the champion rose grower that I am today.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
The Bible of Old Roses from a man making rose history!
27 July 1998
Format:Paperback
Exquisite book, an absolute orgy for anyone who loves roses but especially for those of us who love the old roses. David Austin is making an indelible mark on the rose world. People will be writing about him a hundred years from now. This book is a lovely representation of his knowledge and thoughts on the roses he knows like few others. The book is small with a beautiful cover of an English rose, Sharifa Asma. He covers all the wonderful varieties of old or old looking roses, for example, rugosas, English roses, Gallicas, Moss Roses, China, Portlands, Bourbons, Damasks, and Teas. The information is succinct but not at all superficial. As he writes, he is clearly speaking of roses he knows like a friend. The book is packed with wonderful photographs in all types circumstances. He discusses cultivation. Particularly interesting is his chapter on English roses of today and the future. His bibliography is extensive and could be helpful in building one's own lib! rary. This is a MUST have book!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
David Austin is the foremost authority on English Roses.
5 July 2001
Format:Paperback
This is a good introduction to old roses and their development, but a better one about "English Roses". "English Roses" are a relatively new type of roses, pioneered by David Austin, starting about 1970, with his first popular variety, "Constance Spry". "English Roses" are shrub roses that have the look of old roses. They are very carefree roses and bloom profusely and often, most with a nice fragrance. No one is more qualified to talk about "English Roses" than David Austin since he "invented" them. He tells how to use them to the best advantage and also tells strong points and weaknesses of the numerous varieties. This is the man to listen to about growing English roses. The book also has a good introduction to the correct methods of rose cultivation. There are a lot of very nice pictures.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A must have book for fans of the English Rose
11 Jun 1999
Format:Paperback
This lovely little book is an indispensible addition to any rose lover's library. Small enough to take with you to your local nursery and yet has enough detail to be very informative. Some newer English Roses not covered.
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