This title introduces the reader to the range of roses available. The plants are grouped according to their ancestry and breeding history, with categories such as Damasks and Hybrid Musks. Within these categories they are grouped according to habits, including climbers, shrub roses, miniatures, patio roses, ramblers and standards. The entries include information about height, number of petals, flower shape, colour, fragrance and flowering period. Essential information concerning shade and weather tolerance and pruning, also accompanies every entry.