02336cam a22003133u 4500 48186 UtSlPG 20260610134116.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Parsons, Samuel Browne, 1819-1906 Parsons on the Rose : A Treatise on the Propagation, Culture and History of the Rose Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-07 E-text prepared by David T. Jones, Mardi Desjardins, Ronald Tolkien, and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) "Parsons on the Rose" by Samuel B. Parsons is a treatise on the propagation, culture, and history of roses that was written in the late 19th century. This revised edition from 1908 includes insights from decades of experience in horticulture, and aims to simplify the classification and cultivation of roses while promoting their appreciation. The work delves into both practical gardening advice and the botanical characteristics of various rose species. The opening of the book sets the foundation for what promises to be a thorough examination of roses, beginning with a preface that details the author’s past experiences and influences. Parsons outlines his intention to provide a valuable reference for both novice and experienced rose enthusiasts, emphasizing the need for simplicity in rose classification. He hints at the immense variety of rose species and cultivars, promising detailed discussions in subsequent chapters. From the outset, Parsons immerses readers in the botanical aspects of roses, laying the groundwork for understanding their growth, maintenance, and historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Roses Rose culture https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48186 89025 89025