First published in 1955, "Roses" is a timeless guide to successfully cultivating roses for pleasure of profit. It offers the reader expert tips and general information on such topics as selection, planting, and pruning and more; as well as information and advice on which varieties are best suited to which situations. Written in simple, plain language and full of helpful photographs, this volume constitutes a must have for rose lovers and gardening enthusiasts alike. Contents include: "Admiral", "Agnes", "Alain", "Alaska", "Ab ric Barbier", "Albertine", "Alister Stella Gray", "Alllen Chandler", "Aloha", "Alsace", "American Pillar", "Amy Sobsart", "Andr Le Troquer", "Angels Mateu", "Anne Letts", "Anne of Geierstein", "Applause", "Ardelle", "Armagh", "Armosa", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.