A revised edition of Graham Stuart Thomas' work on the old "period" roses, with a foreword by Vita Sackville-West. A charming revised edition of this gardening work by Graham S. Thomas regarding the 'old' period roses in the gardens of Europe and in the United States, going back to Victorian, Mediaeval, and even Roman times. With a chapter on the 'Evolution of Our Garden Roses' by Dr. C. C. Hurst, and a foreword by author and gardener Vita Sackville-West.Illustrated with eight full page plates in colour as well as numerous in monochrome.

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Black and white photos.

Vintage hardcover with dust jacket. 

Condition: Good.

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