Looking for a good book on growing roses

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  1. Polly

    Polly Thumb Gardener

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    I am looking for a good basic book on growing roses. One that isn't too expensive. My mother in law is looking for a Christmas gift idea for me and this would be a welcome gift.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Hi Polly, Here are a few books all about roses that you might consider suitable. Sorry I don't know the prices offhand but maybe they'll be for sale from http://www.Amazon.com/

    American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses by Charles Quest-Ritson.

    Foolproof Guide to Growing Roses by Field Roebuck.

    The Ultimate Rose Book (Including Miniature, and Wild-All Shown in Color and Selected for Their Beauty and Fragrance by Stirling Macoboy.

    The Rose Bible by Rayford Clayton Reddell.

    and lastly:

    The Complete Guide to Roses by Ortho.
     

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