Roses

1852 — 12mo [19 x 13.5 cm]; 96, [11, ads], [xi, ads with illus] pp, engraved illustrations including full-page. original red cloth with gilt picture of rose on front cover, spine ends and corners worn, one page torn, light marginal stain on few leaves, very good sound copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Stock 2614. A popular work which was reprinted many times until 1885. Hedrick mentions only the 1856 printing. The author describes rose cultivation, pruning, budding, etc and describes and lists hundreds of varieties.