The English Rose

The English Rose is a gorgeous distillation of David Austin's English Roses, which has sold 150,000 copies in four years. Showcasing seventy varieties of the "English Rose" he has spent his life hybridizing from traditional and modern roses, Austin reveals the secrets of its development. These garden favorites combine the full-flowered look and intense fragrance of old roses with the hardiness, disease resistance, and repeat-bloom performance of hybrid teas and other modern varieties. Included are a brief history of roses through the centuries, practical growing tips and garden-planning advice, and a resource list for English Roses. Color photographs evoke the beauty of each bloom, with captions summarizing characteristics such as size, growing habits, and the height and width of the rose bush.

Ardent gardeners will snap this up for themselves or as a small and sumptuous gift. Where else could one find so much beauty in such a petite, affordable package?