Peter Malins' Rose Book by Peter Malins; M. M. Graff (Very good, 1979, HC, 258 pgs, Dodd Mead & Co.)

Very good condition: dust jacket has wear; cover has light wear; pages have slight wear and appear to be unmarked. ISBN 9780396077169

This book is a guide for all gardeners who love roses and want to grow them to perfection. It contains clear directions on the basic techniques of planting, pruning, fertilizing, spraying, and winter care. Since rose growers have expressed disappointment with many of the weak, muddy-colored offerings of recent years, the authors give a searching critical appraisal of the most durable and beautiful roses of the last four decades. These evaluations are the outcome of years of close study of roses as they grow in the open under conditions similar to those of a home garden, with merits and defects candidly stated. The opinions expressed do not necessarily correspond with the optimistic claims in dealers' catalogues.