My Roses And How I Grew Them (1899)

By Helen Milman

Book Overview

My Roses And How I Grew Them is a comprehensive guide to growing roses, written by Helen Milman and first published in 1899. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which covers the history and classification of roses, as well as the various types of roses that can be grown. The second part of the book is a practical guide to cultivating and caring for roses, including advice on soil preparation, planting, pruning, and disease prevention.Milman's book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for both novice and experienced gardeners. The author draws on her own extensive experience growing roses, as well as the knowledge of other expert gardeners, to provide readers with a wealth of practical advice and useful tips. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs, which help to bring the text to life and make it easier to understand.Overall, My Roses And How I Grew Them is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in growing roses, whether for pleasure or profit. With its comprehensive coverage of all aspects of rose cultivation, this book is sure to become a treasured reference for gardeners of all levels of experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104146797
• ISBN13: 9781104146795
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"