The Complete Encyclopedia of Roses. The first section opened in

The first section opened in Nelson in 1876

This was the first comprehensive account of the genus

There is a history of the species and a comprehensive list of cultivars and seed strains

An outstanding contribution to New Zealand botany and botanical history

There is a fine colour portrait of each woman and each rose

The Complete Encyclopedia of Roses. The first section opened inNico Vermeulen. The perfect guide for finding the best rose for your garden with an A Z listing of over 1000 named varieties to suit all conditions. Each variety is illustrated in colour. The book is a compact quarto size. Rebo Publishers International, Groningen, The Netherlands, 1998. ISBN 9789036615136 Hardback with dust jacket. 320 pages. SECONDHAND. Fine condition.