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Book cover of Quest for the Black Rose, with rich red rose, and gold font. Published by Stichting.

Quest for the Black Rose

By (author) Ingrid Verdegem
By (author) Anne-Sophie Rondeau

£29.95

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  • The ultimate reference in every rose-lover's library! The mysterious story of a more than four-centuries old quest for the black rose
  • Bound in a soft, velvety material
Full Description

The ultimate reference in every rose-lover’s library! The mysterious story of a more than four-centuries old quest for the black rose. Does the black rose exist, or has it ever existed? The complete history of this noble flower, based on authentic research, shows that the quest goes back to the very earliest botanical writings – references to dark roses cropped up in the early European botanical literature. Their further evolution can be easily traced by rose drawings, from the end of the eighteenth and the beginning of the nineteenth century. Later, rose collections came into existence, rose collectors became famous and, from the end of the eighteenth century, rose gardeners received more and more recognition for their selections. This prestigious book, in a velvety soft cover, brings the full story of the black rose, based on original research, from the oldest historical images to the most recent developments, and prominent florists of world-renown show their creations with roses.

Specifications
Publisher
Stichting
ISBN
9789058561596
Published
1st May 2006
Binding
Hardback
Territory
World excluding Benelux, Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Size
430 mm x 310 mm
Pages
128 Pages
Illustrations
120 color
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