Rosarum Monographia: A Botanical History of Roses

This special re-print edition of Lindley's book "Rosarum Monographia: A Botanical History of Roses" is considered one of the most authorative guides on roses during the 19th Century. Written in 1830, this classic text on roses sheds light on everything a person might wish to know about the botanical classification and history of roses. Included are details on many species within the rose family. A higly recommended book for those interested in roses and their relatives. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.