Roses: A Romantic History With a Guide to Cultivation

by Janet Browne

Discusses the rose in history, folklore, and art, offers advice on cultivation and care, and describes popular species

64 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1992

About the author

Elizabeth Janet Browne (née Bell, born 30 March 1950) is a British historian of science, known especially for her work on the history of 19th century biology. She taught at the Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine, University College, London, before returning to Harvard. She is currently Aramont Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University

Reviews

[Ehryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very brief look into the history of the rose, but I enjoyed it and found it very educational.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The full title is Roses: A Romantic History With A Guide To Cultivation, by E. Janet Browne. It was given to me several years ago by a friend, who knows all about my own love of roses, especially the old fashioned ones. This little book is a great introduction to roses, telling their history, instructions on cultivation, and in general helps the reader appreciate this "queen of flowers." Filled with beautiful, full color photographs and illustrations.