01958cam a22003013u 4500 47232 UtSlPG 20260610134103.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 The Book of Roses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-10-29 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "The Book of Roses" by Francis Parkman is a horticultural guide written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive manual dedicated to the cultivation, propagation, and care of roses, reflecting Parkman's deep interest in and experience with gardening. The text likely explores various rose types, their cultivation methods, and innovations in hybridization during its period. The opening of the book begins with an introduction praising the rose's beauty and historical significance, recounting its evolution from a few types to the thousands available today due to cultivation efforts primarily in France. Parkman outlines the book's intent to provide practical information on growing roses, including soil preparation, pruning techniques, and an overview of the different varieties. He stresses the importance of high-quality care and appropriate conditions for successful rose cultivation, making clear that the amateur gardener can achieve excellence with diligence and attention to detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Roses https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47232 88071 88071