| Expertly and accurately rendered by artist Ilil Arbel, the illustrations in this easily affordable volume depict 46 different varieties of the universally recognized symbol of perfection, elegance, romance and love--among them the York and Lancaster (Damask) rose, the stately La Reine Victoria (Bourbon) rose and the double bloom, long-stemmed Cherry Vanilla (Grandiflora). Other exquisite samples include Hybrid Tea Roses, Grandiflora, Floribunda, Polyantha, Climbers, Miniatures, and Historic Roses. Captions for these lovely copyright-free illustrations describe coloring, height, foliage, size of blossoms and fragrance, while a glossary of rose terminology is to be found at the end of the book. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486258459. DOVER |
