Roses for Washington and Oregon
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Book Description
A practical and beautifully photographed guide to 144 recommended roses for Washington and Oregon. This common-sense resource covers the most important information concerning each of the recommended varieties. Enjoy the more than 300 full-color photographs as you read where to plant roses, which roses will do best in your garden, how to purchase, plant and care for different kinds of roses, protecting the plants over the winter and identifying and treating varioius pests and diseases that can attack rose plants. The book is divided into nine sections: species roses, hybrid teas, floribunda, grandiflora, old garden, climber and rambler, miniature, groundcover and modern shrub.
About the Author
BRAD JALBERT is a leading hybridizer of miniature roses in the Northwest, having introduced over 20 new varieties to date. He started growing roses as a hobby in 1984 (his personal garden now has over 700 roses) and is the owner of Select Roses, just across the 49th parallel in Langley, BC. LAURA PETERS is a certified Master Gardener with more than 15 years of experience as a retail gardening consultant. She also researches and writes gardening books. Her practical knowledge of contemporary plant varieties and gardening products covers almost every aspect of the horticulture industry. Her areas of interest include roses, alpines and exotic perennials and Japanese gardening.
Roses for Washington and Oregon,Brad Jalbert,Laura Peters,Lone Pine Publishing,1551052652,Flowers - Roses,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Regional - General,Regional - Pacific Northwest (OR, WA)
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