Ultimate Guide to Roses [Hardcover]

Roger Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

The Phillips & Rix Ultimate Guide to Roses is the long-awaited, indispensable selection from the experts of gardening reference. All the finest roses are included in this stunning work, from the original wild species to the most modern trends. This exquisitely-designed, authoritative guide is the ultimate collection of the most beautiful of flowers. Offering detailed descriptions of each rose's origin, appearance, characteristics and growing conditions, with a history of each group, the very best roses have been specially chosen for their superb flowering or superlative scent. Illustrated with outstanding colour photography, with both outdoor and studio shots, this is a book every rose lover will want to own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Phillips and Rix... [index] the plants that gardeners want to grow' New York Times; 'The combination of Roger Phillips's accurate colour photography and design flair, with the botanical expertise of Martyn Rix is a winning one.' Daily Telegraph; 'The distinctive mix of clean, no-gimmicks photography and accurate plant descriptions have made their works the staples of... gardeners' bookshelves.' Irish Times"

About the Author

Roger Phillips is an award-winning photographer with a reputation spanning thirty years. He has consistently pioneered the use of colour photography for the reliable identification of natural history subjects. Martyn Rix is a leading botanist, plant collector, gardener, independent botanical advisor and writer. Phillips and Rix have collaborated on over twenty-five books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Macmillan (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405049200
• ISBN-13: 978-1405049207
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 11.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,865,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)