Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Roses written by Stirling Macoboy and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference features 1500 roses of every kind, arranged alphabetically with comprehensive details and accompanied by colour photographs. A grading system registers flowering habits and fragrance and the appendix explains terminology and lists famous rose breeds.