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Modern Roses XI

The World Encyclopedia of Roses

  • 1st Edition - April 14, 2000
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Thomas Cairns, Marily Young, Jolene Adams, Bob Edberg
  • Language: English

This work, published previously by the American Rose Society (ARS), represents a listing of all officially registered rose cultivars globally. It will supersede the previous… Read more

Description

This work, published previously by the American Rose Society (ARS), represents a listing of all officially registered rose cultivars globally. It will supersede the previous edition, Modern Roses X, published in 1993. Modern Roses XI contains descriptions for more than 25,000 roses. The book features 28 color plates and includes a CD-ROM of the entire work which makes searching easy.

Key features

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@bul:* Updates the only official registry of all rose cultivars around the workd
* Describes over 25,000 roses
* Includes a comprehensive list of roses with historical and botanical importance, including all modern international rose registrations
* Features "Old Garden Roses at Sangerhausen" together with an article on this unique rose repository
* Includes unregistered roses commonly used in commerce
* Incorporates a report on classification of roses and a report on the registration process of roses

Readership

Rosarians worldwide. Rose breeders, plant science researchers in the rose area in academic and industrial settings. Horticultural nurseries. Botanical gardens. Informed amateur enthusiasts.

Review quotes

"...the most comprehensive list of roses in the world. The encyclopedia lists more than 24,000 roses."
-Sadie Jo Smokey, ARIZONA PUBLIC, NEWS JOURNAL, JOURNAL NEWS (ROCKLAND EDITION), BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER, COURIER-POST (2006)

"A veritable encyclopedia of roses of historical and botanical importance, this reference work is essential for enthusiasts, garden centers, and organizations interested in these plants. The book should be on the reference shelves of libraries serving public, academic, and botanical institutes."
-E STREAMS (2002)

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: April 19, 2000
  • Language: English

About the editor

TC

Thomas Cairns

Affiliations and expertise
American Rose Society, Studio City, California, U.S.A.