{"product_id":"9781787394087","title":"RHS The Rose","description":"Author: Brent Elliott\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781787394087\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Welbeck Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 05 Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Horticultural Society's \u003ci\u003eThe Rose\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the world's favourite flower through 40 of the most popular and interesting species and hybrids. Arranged chronologically, \u003ci\u003eThe Rose\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the arrival of each flower in European gardens, detailing the history of the layout of rose gardens and the role that roses play in the 'language of flowers'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the first recorded reference to a rose over 7,000 years ago, these extraordinary flowers have captivated botanists, artists, poets, perfumers and gardeners. A symbol of love and patriotism, a scent and flavour synonymous with the East, and the jewel in the crown of ornamental gardens, roses in all their forms bear a special meaning that spans centuries and crosses oceans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExtraordinary botanical illustrations and extracts from classic texts held in the Royal Horticultural society's world-famous Lindley Library, such as Redoute's \u003ci\u003eLes Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, Henry Andrew's \u003ci\u003eRoses\u003c\/i\u003e, Mary Lawrence's \u003ci\u003eSelection of Roses\u003c\/i\u003e and Victor Paquet's \u003ci\u003eChoix des Plus Belles Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, complete this authoritative celebration.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46720677707934,"sku":"ADS-9781787394087","price":54.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781787394087.jpg?v=1776216673","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781787394087","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}