Charles Kingsley’s daughter, who tended her own roses in Hampshire from childhood, writes for owners of small gardens who do the work themselves. She covers soils, planting, pruning and propagation, the main classes of rose from teas to ramblers, and recommends varieties, including some little known in English gardens that proved hardy in her collection.
Practical Edwardian gardening advice with a rose-lover’s warmth, for gardeners and admirers of old varieties. Download the free EPUB.