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100 1 _aParsons, Samuel Browne,
_d1819-1906
245 1 0 _aParsons on the Rose :
_bA Treatise on the Propagation, Culture and History of the Rose
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-07
508 _aE-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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRoses
653 _aRose culture
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48186
999 _c89025
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