Roses. A colourful inheritance.

Köln, Verlag DuMont Monte 2003, cm.24x30, pp.336, ill.col. Hardcover, dustjacket. "A rosarian of international renown, Harkness brings an ardent proclivity for the queen of flowers to a fascinating effort bolstered by the lyrical beauty of rare artworks." -Booklist Roses are treasured for many reasons: their enchanting beauty and sweet fragrance, their fascinating history, their value as the most versatile of garden plants, their symbolic power. The quest to create roses, and the flowers that have resulted, are the subjects of this splendid book. It charts rose culture from its ancient origins through the horticulture of the 19th century to hybrid breeding in modern times. In addition, this beautiful volume presents some of the most sublime rose specimens ever created, drawn and painted by renowned botanical artists such as Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Henry Andrews, and John Lindley. The captivating illustrations are from the Royal Horticultural Society, home to one of the world's finest archives of horticultural art. This spectacular volume of roses of every description, also in a reduced format with an incredibly affordable price, is certain to capture the hearts of gardeners and art lovers alike. AUTHOR BIO: Peter Harkness is the author of Modern Garden Roses, The Photographic Encyclopædia of Roses, and Roses to Enjoy. He has edited The Rose Magazine and has contributed to the Royal Horticultural Society Roses Plant Guide. The Royal Horticultural Society was founded in 1804 by John Wedgwood and Sir Joseph Banks. It led the way in sending collectors around the world in search of new plant species, and fostered domestic cultivation of many varieties we know and love today. The society's Lindley Library is considered one of the world's finest horticultural archives, containing more than 250,000 paintings, illustrations, and rare books.

Weidenfeld and Nicolson 1962, cm.20,5x21,5, pp.128, ill.a colori. legatura editoriale cartonata, sopracoperta figurata a colori. Collection Pleasures and Treasures Series.

Photography by Graham Rae. Lorenz Books 2002, cm.29,5x34,5, pp.32, ill. scatola contenitore Coll.Stampability.

Oliver Books 1993, cm.23x30, pp.50 ill a colori. fasciolo spillato. 1870049470

Firenze, Pagnini Ed. 2002, cm.15x21, pp.143, alcune ill.bn.nt. brossura cop.fig. Coll.di Studi, Ricerche, Documenti,26.

Milano, Longanesi Ed. 1996, cm.14x21, pp.186, legatura ed.soprac.fig.a col. Coll.Il Cammeo.

Plantes, fleurs, fruits, légumes, arbres et arbustes. Paris, Atlas 2003, cm.23x29,5, pp.239, ill.col. Relié. Coll.Atlas Pratique. De l'abricotier au zinnia, en passant par les carottes, les érables, les lauriers ou les rosiers anciens, cet Atlas pratique des plantes du jardin est un magnifique abécédaire botanique dans lequel sont répertoriés quelque six cents fleurs, plantes, arbres et arbustes. Entièrement illustré en couleurs, cet ouvrage très complet fournit des informations pratiques sur chaque espèce, avec notamment de précieux conseils de culture. Ainsi, afin d'obtenir une floraison plus précoce de l'hibiscus, nous apprenons qu'il convient de semer dès les premiers jours de l'année, sous abri à 13 °C. Outre ces recommandations pratiques, les auteurs décrivent en détail l'origine, les caractéristiques et les différentes variétés. Le lecteur dispose ainsi d'une véritable fiche d'identité pour chaque plante au sommaire de l'ouvrage.

Patrimonio industriale , conoscenza & progetto. Firenze, Edifir 2022, cm.24x22, pp.248 ill.bn.nt, brossura copertina figurata.