The rose is the quintessential flower of the summer. With colours ranging from delicate pastels to vibrant, glowing reds, yellow and oranges, the choice of modern cultivars has never been wider. This handy and practical guide includes an introduction on how to use modern roses to their best advantages, a plant catalogue and a growers' guide with everything you need to know to get the best from your plants. This practical series tells you everything you need to know about your favourite plants, from their origin and history to how to select the best ones for your particular soil and climatic characteristics. Together with a comprehensive introduction followed by a concise plant catalogue the books also include an illustrated guide to different varieties plus botanical descriptions.