Selected References on Roses

Beales, Peter. (1997). Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Co. The authoritative source covering many cultivars both old and modern. Very useful as a reference for looking up history and a variety of basic information on particular cultivars.

Martin, Clair. (1997). 100 English Roses for the American Garden. New York: Workman Publishing. A good overall assessment of the David Austin line of roses.

McCann, Sean. (1991). Miniature Roses. London: Cassell. A basic introduction to the history and cultivation of miniature roses.

Moody, Mary and Peter Harkness, (Eds). (1992). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Roses. Portland, OR: Timber Press. A very large guide to more than 1,000 roses in all classes.

Osborne, Robert. (1991). Hardy Roses. Pownal, VT: Garden Way Publishing. Good useful information on roses that do particularly well in colder climates.

Scanniello, Stephen, (Ed). (1995). Easy-Care Roses. New York: Brooklyn Botanic Garden. A collection of very useful articles on low-maintenance roses for a variety of growing areas.

Verrier, Suzanne. (1991). Rosa Rugosa. Deer Park, WI: Capability’s Books. A very good guide to this wonderful class of roses.

Weaver, Mary C. (1998). Roses: A Growing Guide for Easy, Colorful Gardens. New York: MacMillan, Inc. An excellent guide to selecting, growing, and caring for roses.

Zuzek, Kathy, Marcia Richards, Steve McNamara, and Harold Pellet. (1995). Roses for the North. St. Paul: Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. An extensive look at a wide variety of roses and their adaptability to cold climates and their tolerance to insects and diseases.

Another excellent resource is the Combined Rose List. This is an annual paperback guide to all the roses available in commerce, with specific catalog sources for each rose. This is perhaps the best way to track down difficult-to-find roses. The list is obtained from: Peter Schneider, P.O. Box 677, Mantua, OH 44255.

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