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Exquisite photographs of classic favorites and new selections of David Austin's collection of beloved blooms grace every page of this book. Austin revolutionized rose gardening by restoring the viability and popularity of the old roses, and in The English Roses he describes in detail 40 recently developed varieties in addition to 40 of his best-loved and time-tested favorites. He presents his entirely new classification and recounts how he set out to create the English roses. In eloquent prose he clearly reveals his passion for these roses and his lifelong dedication to their improvement. The authoritative text describes: The distinctive qualities and fragrances of English roses The original old rose hybrids Musk hybrids, alba hybrids, the ""Leander group"" Climbing roses, cut-flower roses Growth habits, flower form, foliage and name origin Valuable cultivation tips Austin's favorite garden designs How to cut and arrange roses.

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It would be easy to argue that no other individual has contributed more to modern roses than breeder extraordinaire David Austin. -- Stephen Westcott-Gratton Metro (Toronto, Ottawa) (06/11/2009)

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David Austin has created more than 150 unique rose varieties, including 'Juliet', released in 2006. His company grows and sells more than 1.2 million roses per year. Even in his 80s, he is very active in the breeding program and as a gardening writer. His many awards for service to horticulture include those from the Royal Horticultural Society and the Royal National Rose Society.

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