The Rose Bible by Rayford Clayton Reddell, Robert Galyean (Photographer), Martha Stewart (Foreword by)

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Synopsis

In paperback for the first time, this gorgeous and affordable edition of The Rose Bible (out of print in hardcover, 0-517-58821-8) is a must-have for every rose grower, novice or expert. This beloved classic by America's leading rosarian reveals everything a gardener needs to know about this most treasured of garden plants. Ray Reddell has distilled his vast knowledge of the eternally popular rose into one copiously illustrated, indispensable reference, offering expert advice on everything from planting and pruning to training and grafting roses. Encompassing antique and modern roses, original species and recent hybrids, bushes and shrubs, ramblers and climbers, this is the definitive volume on growing splendid roses.

Annotation

In one engagingly written, lavishly illustrated volume, America's leading authority on roses reveals everything the gardener needs to know about the most popular of all garden plants--how to grow them, maintain them, and even create hybrids. Foreword by Martha Stewart. 400 full-color photos.

Fine Gardening - Linda Wesley

The Rose Bible helps us navigate through the myriad rose choices available, from species roses to hybrid teas. Best of all, Reddell recommends his 50 all-time favorites, providing invaluable advice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Beautiful photography accompanies the well-written text, and strong chapters on rose care make this volume as useful as it is inspiring.

Biography

Rayford Clayton Reddell owns a nine-acre ranch in Petaluma, California, planted with over 8,000 rose bushes. An expert on roses, he is a garden columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle as well as a regular contributor to Horticulture magazine. Ray's previ

Robert Galyean to whom this book is dedicated, was the foreman of Garden Valley Ranch until his death.

Martha Stewart who wrote her foreword after visiting Ray's awe-inspiring nine-acre ranch planted with over 8,000 rose bushes.