Describes both traditional and newer methods of winter protecting roses in cold climates, offering an expanded catalog of rose plants, profiles of major clases of roses, and instructions to achive ideal growing conditions.

Originally published: Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary Books, c1998.

An all-in-one guide for northern gardeners seeking the perfect woody plants

This thoroughly updated edition of the landmark volume Growing Roses in Cold Climates includes: . OCoAccessible information on 875 varieties of roses best suited to cold climates. OCoNew methods for protecting roses in winter. OCoHundreds of new rose introductions, including disease-resistant and hardy varieties. OCoFive-star ratings to help you select top-performing roses. In addition to describing both organic and inorganic solutions to common rose problems, this volume also profiles twelve major classes of roses, complete with photographs and step-by-step guidelines on achieving ideal growing conditions."

Through a decade of trial and error, Douglas Green has developed a completely new method of growing roses, one that is guaranteed to revolutionize this popular hobby.