PREFACE. 
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THERE are sO many books on Roses in existence that the only 
excuses for writing another likely to find acceptance with the 
public are (1) that it is a great deal better than existing ones, or 
(2) very different in point of style. 
To plead No. 1 would be the height of presumption, considering 
the eminence of the several rosarians whose names are familiar as 
writers, but with No. 2 I may stand a chance. 
This book is one of a series (see opposite page) having as its chief 
feature practical and pictorial illustration. 
There were many books on fruit in existence before “ Pictorial 
Practical Fruit Growing” was written, but it was fortunate enough 
to find favour, largely, perhaps, on account of its distinct style. 
The leading idea of the series was, and is, to put concise 
illustrated directions in the place of long-winded verbal descrip- 
tions, which often convey nothing. 
I have ventured to call this horticultural instruction in tabloids. 
“Pictorial Practical Rose Growing” simply applies to the most 
popular flower of the garden a method of cultural elucidation 
which has won success when brought to bear on the orchard, the 
greenhouse, and the kitchen garden. 
WALTER P. WRIGHT. 
September. 1902. 
