Rock Gardening in New Zealand. There are chapters on soils

There are chapters on soils and climate

with many extremely interesting illustrations

A magnificent A to Z catalogue of 2000 of the best rose species and cultivars available worldwide

An unusual and compelling history

The book is divided into four sections

Rock Gardening in New Zealand. There are chapters on soilsDavid Tannock, F. R. H. S. Information on building, planting and cultivating a rock garden. At the time of writing rock gardens were very fashionable and the author, who was Superintendent of the Dunedin Botanic Garden was a leading exponent. There are brief notes on native alpine plants. Contains 17 plates and some local advertising. Historically interesting. Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1924. Hardback, no dust jacket. 93 pages. SECONDHAND.