Roses: or, a Monograph of the Genus Rosa by active 1799-1828 Henry Cranke Andrews

"Roses: or, a Monograph of the Genus Rosa" by Henry Cranke Andrews is a scientific publication written during the early 19th century. The book serves as a detailed exploration of the Rosa genus, famously revered for its beauty and diversity. It is designed for botanists and gardening enthusiasts interested in the classification and characteristics of various species and varieties of roses. The content of this monograph includes descriptions and illustrations of numerous rose species, each analyzed based on their unique features such as color, size, and growing conditions. Andrews provides specific botanical details, scientific nomenclature, and the origins of each species, aiming to organize the previously neglected and often mixed classifications of roses. By compiling accurate and vivid depictions alongside comprehensive descriptions, the author contributes significantly to botanical literature, making this book an indispensable resource for both scholars and horticulturists who seek a deeper understanding of roses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828
Title Roses: or, a Monograph of the Genus Rosa
Credits Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 51.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
Subject Roses
Category Text
eBook-No. 66266
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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