The Charm of Old Roses. Line illustrations and colour photographs

Line illustrations and colour photographs

announcing his theory of insect mimicry in 1862

Interesting historical background is also provided

ISBN 9781988550176

An excellent reference and field guide to the over one hundred species of native orchid

The Charm of Old Roses. Line illustrations and colour photographsNancy Steen. An important work of outstanding horticultural merit and interest, the author had spent a lifetime collecting and cultivating old roses, sometimes found in old abandoned gardens and pioneer cemeteries. Nancy established a garden of old roses in Auckland in 1944 which became well known to rose lovers around the world. First published in 1966, this is a facsimile edition with colour plates added. Reed Methuen Publishing Ltd., Auckland,