When one thinks of the English countryside, one thinks of roses. This book is the story of the English rose gardens and how they, their roses, and the way they are looked after have changed over the years. It features informative sections on the changing roses, people of influence, cultural practice…etc. and contains countless photos in both color and black and white which beautifully illustrate the informative text. This wonderful book is so well-written and illustrated that you will feel as though you were actually strolling through a peaceful English rose garden.