RE: [Rose-list] Re: Rose Books

**"* S* <S*@schwabe.com>**

Hello all,

My favorite rose books are probably the two by David Austin, oh darn sorry,
at work, can't remember exact names but of course they are about old roses,
climbers, etc.  They are often sold together.

He is really honest even about his own breeds, about their shortcomings,
etc.  And when you read the end of this book, and discover the heart of this
man for roses, you will know you've found a kindred spirit (he talks about
preserving the old roses and the best parts of them with breeding, etc.).
Too bad he lives a continent away and is already long married ;-) (sorry
Mrs. Austin.  Maybe she wouldn't mind if we just "cloned" him...)

Anyway, I love Graham Thomas' book about roses as well, but don't own it.
Usually check it out from the library before I make final choices of old
roses.

Another little unassuming book is by Patrick Taylor.  It is small,
paperback, and only about $15, but has wonderful pictures and information on
old and climbing roses.  Very helpful.

Susan Saxton, zone 6b
For mine is a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come
together to praise the Lord and teach all who look upon them to do
likewise.
Celia Thaxter

I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: rosenlund [r*@transport.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 1999 10:17 PM
> To: Rose-List
> Subject: [Rose-list] Re: Rose Books
> 
> 
> Welcome to the Rose-list Elle, (nice name)
> 
> Brent Dickersons "The Old Rose Advisor"; I've glanced at it and it's
> a huge book. I will have to check it out closer.  The antique plates
> sound wonderful.
> 
> Brent's new book...Not Yet Available till this month sometime looks
> delightful..  "The Old Rose Adventurer: The Once-Blooming Old
> European Roses, and More".  Awesome colors on the cover face. I think
> I will have to get this one first, both books are spendy. 
> 
> Isn't Susan sweet. You simply must go to HOGR's.  I go at least once
> a year and usually 3 or 4  times a year.  Susan and I are planning to
> go the end of this month, we hope.  You should meet us there !  It
> takes a several hours to ''faint over'' all the roses.  Then to the
> greenhouse where you have to choice which roses to take home and
> which will have to go on your ''wish list''.  They also have a small
> gift shop that includes books and a few videos.  
> 
> I have Peter Beales video, "A Celebration of Old Roses" .. my sound
> is rather choppy but I've had it several years, love how they print
> the names of the roses with pictures again at the end of the tape.  
> 
> Yes.. I'm sure we could fix you up with ''this type of rose''.... at
> least one.  :-)
> 
> Sincerely,       
> ~Carleen~
> Keeper of Sheep & Old Roses
> 
> 
> 
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