MIni encyclopedia of roses

hi guys,
any recomendations of a good MIni encyclopedia of roses to buy ?

Modern Roses by the American Rose Society. The big hardback on amazon is $80 and upwards......but I am told that there is a smaller version with all the same details in it.....

you could also download "Melville Nurseries Pty Ltd" handbook of roses....

There is a pocket edition of Botanica's Roses. We have the large one and it is very good.

thanks neptune and carole

Hi,
I have the Pocket version of Botanica's Roses - also the large one. The smaller one is ideal for taking along when you're going shopping for roses. I recommend it.
Barbara B

thanks barbara .. sounds good .. i will have a hunt for one

Hi,
they're for sale on eBay for around $20 plus postage.
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they're for sale on eBay for around $20 plus postage.
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thanks heaps for that barbara :-)

Jordan, can I ask why you want mini encyclopedia. The reason I ask is twofold,
If you are looking for relatively new release roses they won't be in it.
If you are looking for older roses, modern, you are going to have to check the print date of the book.

david, few reasons , when i'm out and i see roses i wanna be able to carry a small book.. not really after new release roses , i love old fashioned roses.. i guess you are right i would want to consider the print date, what do u recommend david ?

Jordan, the pocket Botanica will be very good. Could you give me some idea of your meaning of old roses (date wise), that will also help name some books. Most "old roses" have been covered in "most" books, Trying to eliminate some books.

well mainly 1800 and 1900s david

Can I get back to you, have to go and help a friend build a garden shed.

yeah david, thanks
have a good one

roseman wrote:Can I get back to you, have to go and help a friend build a garden shed.

Haven't heard of that one before ; is that a new variation on " I have to go and see a man about a dog " ?

Iv.e got photo's

david ? how did you go about getting me information about the book ?

thanks

hey guys thanks for the ones they gave me imput , got my Pocket version of Botanica's Roses , unfortunatley not sure if it is my mistake or i may have made a mistake of what i wanted .. the book that i got it is small but what i wanted was something that would possibly fit in my pocket so when i go out to see roses i can take it out and look

Hi jordan71,
I don't think a smaller one would have enough roses in it to be of any use. Even with the Botanica, you'll find many that aren't in it.
When I go to look at roses, I always take mine with me.
Barbara B

Jordan, amybe when you go have a look then come home and research and then go back perhaps , or ..........

Barbara B wrote:Hi jordan71,
I don't think a smaller one would have enough roses in it to be of any use. Even with the Botanica, you'll find many that aren't in it.
When I go to look at roses, I always take mine with me.
Barbara B

barbara any others you recommend , i dont want large books

The Estate wrote:Jordan, amybe when you go have a look then come home and research and then go back perhaps , or ..........

lol chery should i take a note pad with me and look like a total dork ??

haha

yes i am used to that and dont care anymore

The Estate wrote: yes i am used to that and dont care anymore

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lol cheryl

Jordan, you did mention once where you work, technology, known company, I think you said. My question then is do you have a good or very good phone plan.