Rose Cultivation and Appreciation

Author: Meng Qinghai
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book systematically and comprehensively introduces the development and prospects of roses, their biological characteristics, horticultural classification, propagation, breeding techniques, appreciation, and evaluation. The focus is on the environmental requirements and conventional management of roses, as well as the cultivation of potted roses, cut flowers, and landscape roses. The color section includes over 400 color photographs, accompanied by brief textual descriptions, providing a vivid and visual display of the color and shape characteristics of hybrid tea roses, grandiflora roses, polyantha roses, miniature roses, climbing roses, groundcover roses, ancient Chinese roses, and self-bred rose varieties. It is both enjoyable to view and serves as a reference for identifying varieties. The book combines theory with practice, offering comprehensive content that emphasizes "cultivation" and "appreciation," making it suitable for a wide range of flower enthusiasts and professionals.