Synopses & Reviews
Among the plant kingdom, Rosa is a relatively small genus, comprising only about one hundred species around the globe. But as these species intercross, they have given rise to as many as thirty thousand cultivars, making the rose perhaps the most various of all plants grown in gardens and one of the most treasured. This one-of-a-kind collection gathers together thirty-two eminent gardeners and rosarians, including Graham Stuart Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Thomas C. Cooper, Joe Eck, Michael Pollan, Anne Raver, Page Dickey, Thomas Christopher, David Austin, Peter Beales, Daniel J. Hinkley, and Jamaica Kincaid. Each writes about a favored rose Rosarie de l'Haÿ, Mme. Hardy, and Konigin von Danemark, among thirty-three others reflection upon its history, cultivation, and performance, as well as its unique quirks and beauties, which are magnificently exemplified by Pamela Stagg's original watercolors. Here is a handsome gift as well as essential reading for the passionate gardener.
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"[A] colorful collection of essays that are wise, witty, informative and impassioned....Pamela Stagg's original watercolors add a beautiful note." Publishers Weekly
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"[T]he anthology shines as an illustrious paean to the history and lore, the romance and grace, that have earned the rose these writers' affection and esteem." Booklist
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"[B]eautifully illustrated with a painting...[A] fascinating work." Library Journal
Synopsis
Thirty-three eminent gardeners on their favorite roseAmong the plant kingdom, Rosa is a relatively small genus, comprising only about one hundred species around the globe. But as these species intercross, they have given rise to as many as thirty thousand cultivars, making the rose perhaps the most various of all plants grown in gardens-and one of the most treasured.
This one-of-a-kind collection gathers together thirty-three eminent gardeners and rosarians, including Graham Stuart Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Thomas C. Cooper, Joe Eck, Michael Pollan, Anne Raver, Page Dickey, Thomas Christopher, David Austin, Peter Beales, Dan Hinkley, and Jamaica Kincaid. Each writes about a favored rose--Rosarie de l'Ha
About the Author
Wayne Winterrowd is the author of three previous books on gardening, and a contributing editor of
The Gardener. He also writes frequently for
Horticulture magazine. He and his partner, Joe Eck, are cofounders of the garden design firm North Hill.