Stephen Scanniello

A lovely book to share with any rose lover on your gift list. Perfect for that special Valentine - especially with some favorite roses too.

Ever wonder how a rose is named? Why certain people (who are "they" anyway?) have roses named for them? What the history behind your favorite rose might be? Well the historical and cultural trivia is packed in this little book - fun for gardeners, trivia buffs and anyone who loves roses!

This book accomplishes a rare feat -- it is beautiful, full of very useful infornation about roses and how each variety was named AND is a book that's great to give as a gift! One of the most comprable books about roses that I have discovered -- a book that really encouraged me to learn more about roses and to use them more in my gardens. Recommend it.

Probably not a good book to get as an Early Reviewer. While the information was interesting, the black and white pictures detracted from the book. I'm assuming the pictures will be gorgeous in the final publication but they didn't do anything here.

A very good reference book to learn about the different varieties of roses.