Ortho's All About the Easiest Roses to Grow

Rating:
Summary: Mixed review
Review: I have just about all the All About books by Otho. So let me say up front that I find these books informative both in textual content and in illustrations/photos. However, beware, once one gets hooked on one of these books, one is almost compelled to buy more and more of them--and that is not all out of love for these books. For example, I bought the All About Trees book. Upon close reading, I find several common trees missing from the book. Then I realized that there is a "All About Flowering Trees" book. I have the "All About Shrubs" book. But there is also the "All About Hedges" book. Should I get that one as well if I am thinking of planting a shrub as a hedge? See what I mean?

There is another problem. I live in the east coast of the US. Some of the plants, such as the beautiful rose "Ingrid Bergman", are simply very hard to get--last I checked, only the nurseries in the UK carry this particular cultivar. I guess this series intends to reach a broader range of readership, but I find it a bit disappointing to say the least.

Having said the above, I admit I am new to gardening, which is why I am buying all these books. So maybe in the next five years, I will be able to take better advantage of the info. offered in these series.

Rating:
Summary: A Wealth of Information!
Review: This book sets out recommended rose varieties for every situation. Categories are broken down into such topics as the best roses for hot or cold climates, fragrance, roses for cutting, and several locations, from hanging baskets to groundcovers. If you want to pick the right rose, or if you are interested in learning more about how to use roses, get this book!