Bøker av Thomas Christopher

Explores the re-appearance of the so-called "old roses" which vanished when the first hybrid rose was cultivated in 1867. This text looks at the story behind their re-appearnce, at the flowers that have persisted for centuries, and at the experts who united to rescue them.

Thomas Christopher has researched the history of old roses, their creation and introduction into America. He also tells stories of the eccentric characters involved in "rustling" the roses from back-alleys and overgrown graveyards across the country