Although the book is not very large (128 pages including index and bibliography), it includes every bit of information that I needed or wanted to know, including clear photographs on propagation by budding, grafting, cutting or layering and a very helpful section on growing roses from seed. If you want to seek out old varieties or breed new ones, this book covers both topics. Of course there are also sections on planting, transplanting, buying, - as far as I can tell she's covered everything. ( )