Roses and Rose Growing by Rose Georgina Kingsley
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"Roses and Rose Growing" by Rose Georgina Kingsley is a horticultural guide focused on the cultivation and care of roses, likely written in the early 20th century. This instructional work shares practical insights from the author's personal experiences as an amateur rose grower, aimed particularly at enthusiasts with smaller gardens. The book encompasses various topics related to rose gardening, including soil preparation, planting methods, and specific advice for nurturing different types of
roses. The opening of the book introduces the importance of choosing the right location for a rose garden, emphasizing factors such as soil type, drainage, and exposure to sunlight. Kingsley discusses the significance of preparing the ground thoroughly to ensure healthy growth, outlining her methods for creating ideal planting conditions. Further, she stresses the value of starting with a few well-planted roses in well-prepared soil rather than overcrowding the garden, offering a thoughtful approach to rose cultivation. Overall, the initial chapters set the tone for a comprehensive exploration of rose gardening, blending practical guidance with the author's heartfelt passion for the subject. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kingsley, Rose Georgina, 1846?-1925 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Page-Roberts, F. |
| Title | Roses and Rose Growing |
| Credits |
Produced by Karl Eichwalder, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Roses |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33464 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33464-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 565 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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