The rose in India
By: B.P. Pal
Publisher: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Published: 1966
Place of publication: New Delhi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 389
ISBN-13: 9788171640331
Subjects: Roses; Diseases of rose; Garden planting
Description: The rose in India is almost a stranger in the modern world, for with science at the highest level it combines practical garden knowledge, historic interest and aesthetic appreciation in the manner that used to grace the writings of eminent scientists long ago.
Notes: Includes general index.
Table of contents: title: The rose; title: The rose in legend, art and poetry; title: Classification : The classes of roses; title: Planning the rose garden planting requirements designs; title: How to select varieties; title: How to plant and grow roses; title: The feeding of rose plants; title: Pruning; title: Propagation; title: Pests; title: Diseases; title: Rose breeding; title: Roses in pots; title: The miniature roses; title: Ramblers and climbers; title: The shrub garden; title: The standard roses; title: How to exhibit roses; title: The judging of roses; title: Flower arrangement; title: Rose-water, rose-oil, rose recipes; title: export of roses; title: Indian rose varieties.