I want to make, for the good of the rose, and for the benefit of rose growers, methods of which I have found to be so successful that they have been taken up all over the world... Harriett Risley Foote 

{HISTORY}

In the horticulture world, Harriett Risley Foote (1863-1951) was a bit famous. As a rose enthusiast for over 50 years, Harriett learned everything about cultivating roses from hands-on experience managing her own garden in Marblehead, MA and then by helping other homeowners manage theirs around the country. Working with all size gardens, from big estates to small sections of a simple patch - Harriett was always concerned first and foremost, with making the most beautiful, healthy, vigorous rose garden possible.

Sought after throughout her life as an authority on the subject of rose cultivation, and at  at the bequest of many fans and admirers of her work, Harriett recorded five decades of information learned through trial and error, here, in Mrs. Foote's Rose Book. Published in 1948, just three years before her death, it includes all the tips, techniques, and recommendations on varietals that made her gardens ultimately so successful and admired. A trendsetter of her time, Harriett's methods were sometimes controversial and not in keeping with previously known rules and regulations regarding the care of rose gardens. Instead, Harriet brought her own practical knowledge and hands-on experience to this field of study yielding proven results that any rose grower could apply. 

Still regarded as an incredible reference today, this first edition book contains the original dust jacket, a component to the book that is now very rare and hard to find. It also includes black and white photos throughout along with lists of favored rose varietals and newer ones she was testing out as this book went to print. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- First edition published in 1948 

 - Original dust jacket

- 168 pages including index

- Beautiful black and white photographs throughout

{CONDITION}

In gorgeous vintage condition. The dust jacket is protected with a mylar cover. All pages are clean and bright. Spine is tight and all pages are intact. Previous owner's nameplate on the front inside cover.

{SIZE}

Measures 5.5" inches (width) x 8" inches (length) x .75" inches (thickness)