in the original dust jacket. Blue cloth binding with gilt title on the spine.

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Miniature Roses (1960) by British horticulturist Roy Genders was published by Blandford Press, London. Known as the first book written entirely about miniature roses, it features 104 pages of care advice, propagation techniques, and histories of small-scale rose varieties for containers and small gardens.

Book Highlights

• Authoritative Text: Written by prolific gardening writer Roy Genders, who was instrumental in popularizing specific, niche plant varieties in the UK.

• First of its Kind: It holds historical significance as the very first book dedicated solely to the cultivation of miniature roses.

• Visuals: The original 1960 hardback edition from Blandford Press includes 10 colour plates and 31 black-and-white photos and line drawings.

Physical Specs & Legacy

• Format: Hardcover (usually bound in blue buckram with gilt titles) with a pictorial dust jacket.

• Pages: 104 pages.

• Current Status: Out of print, but it occasionally appears on vintage and rare book marketplaces.