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THE rose Beerns to have been a cherished flower from time itnulciuorial. In Holy Writ the prophet Isaiah says The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose, but it is doubtful if the roae he mentions is the true one. However, the rose has long flourished in the Holy Land and the East generally, and so it is more than probable that the rose of Holy Writ may be the true one. Anyway, the ancients were well acquainted with its beauties and subtle charms, since Herodotus, Aristotle, Theophrastus, Virgil, and Pliny of old refer to it. The latter, indeed, says that the warriors of his time crowned themselves with garlands of roses during their feasts, and also covered their food with the petals or sprinkled it with the fragrant oil thereof. In more modern times the roae has alsobeen held in high esteem as an emblem of joy and sadness. Thus young folks used to decorate themselves with garlands of roses, strew roses on the ground before the happy bridal pair and, according to Camden, a writer in the fifteenth century, there was in his day a classical custom observed, time out of mind, at Oakley, in Surrey, of planting a roae tree on the graves, especially of the young men and maidens who have just lost their lovers, so that this churchyard is full of them. Then, it has long been a custom in this country to use rosewater to wash the hands and refresh the face after a banquet. In other ways, less romantic, the rose has come into prominence in this country. As everyope who hae read English history knows, the red and the white rose were chosen as emblems by the opposing factions in the War of the Roses, made famous by the immortal bard, Shakespeare . . . . This brawl to-day Grown to this faction, in the Temple Garden, Shall send, between the red rose and the white, A thousand souls to death and deadly night. Since that memorable affair the rose, however, has been regarded more as the emblem of peace. For the last three iii hundred years, at least, it has gradually becou e a favourite flower for decorating the garden, the greenhouse, and the home. Now the possessor of the humble cottage, garden, the villa garden, and of the larger garden of the manor and palace, cultivates the rose by the dozens, hundreds, and thousands, and cherishes its brilliant and dainty colours and delicious fragrance more than that of any other flower. So popular, indeed, has it become that it has been crowned unanimously as the Queen of Flowers. As showing the remarkable increase of varieties cultivated during the last three hundred years, we may mention that in 1581 ten sorts were described, in 1630 nineteen varieties, in 1784 twenty-one, in 1797 forty-six. In 1829 a French grower published a catalogue of 2,562 varieties, and tell years later the number had advanced to thousands. The varieties named in the classified list a. t the end of this volume by no means represent the wholeof those in cultivation on the Continent. Still, the list is a formidable one...

Bees are our most important pollinators and they are in decline the world over. They love to live in urban environments, where it's a short flight path from one type of plant to the next. But conventional gardens that favour lawns and pesticides over flowers and edible plants are scaring the good bugs away. The Bee Friendly Garden is a guide for all gardeners great and small to encouraging bees and other good bugs to your green space. Includes: - How bees forage and why your garden needs them - A comprehensive plant guide to bee friendly plants - Simple changes anybody can make - Ideas for gardens of all sizes - Natural pest control and companion planting advice

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'RHS Small Garden Handbook...show[s] the process of planning, planting and maintaining an outdoor space that will lift your heart every time you step outside.' - The Independent 'Clear and practical principles of design' - BBC Gardens Illustrated A garden offers invaluable space for relaxing entertaining, and, above all, enjoying the huge pleasure of growing your own flowers, shrubs, trees, and crops. However, a small garden can present challenges to even the most experience gardener: it may be overlooked, which can impact upon your privacy; there may be more shade than you would like; and it may not be immediately obvious how to create a space that is both multifunctional and beautiful. RHS Small Garden Handbook provides an all-in-one guide for small space gardeners and draws on the experience in growing, planting, landscaping and design for which the RHS is world famous. It begins by explaining how to assess your plot so that you are aware of the soil, orientation, microclimate, existing materials and proportions that you have to work with, before revealing the principles of good design. Showing how your decisions on layout, colour and texture will affect the finished design and what tricks can be played to create a greater sense of space - with everything from expert design advice on boundaries, hedges and fences to clever ideas for containers and storage - every gardener will gain confidence in creating a garden to enjoy no matter how big the plot. Each of the nine chapters includes 15 ways to make instant improvements and a real-life case study to inspire change. All the gardens featured in the book's 300 photographs are accessible, achievable and truly inspirational. Contents Includes... Basics Design Styles Materials Boundaries Structures Water Planting Upkeep ... and much much more!

Vintage pieces are set in scene in more than 410 photos. Whether from metal objects, old household items or circus caravans. Let yourself be inspired by great and unusual ideas.