XVII. 



PUBLICATIONS ON THE ROSE. 



N the preface to this book I stated 

 my belief that no compilation on 

 the rose could ever be considered 

 complete and final. I have en- 

 deavored to bring before those interested in 

 the subject many points of interest which 

 have been ignored, or lightly touched upon, 

 by authors of kindred works; I have also 

 desired to present all the information neces- 

 sary to the successful cultivation of the rose, 

 exemplified in different ways. I feel, how- 

 ever, that it is but just to my readers, and 

 my brethren of the craft, to record those 

 publications which are useful compilations 

 on this subject. First of all, and above all, 

 let me recommend " A Book about Roses," 

 by S. Reynolds Hole, London. This book of 

 322 pages is a charming compilation by a 

 gifted writer, who, though in one sense an 

 amateur, has perhaps done more to further 

 the growing of beautiful roses than any other 

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