Sunset Roses – Vintage Gardening Guide to the Queen of Flowers

A beautifully illustrated vintage gardening guide devoted entirely to roses — the timeless “queen of flowers.”

Published by Sunset Books, this classic volume blends practical growing advice with rich photography and historical insight, making it both a useful reference and a charming display book.

Inside, you’ll find guidance on planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and troubleshooting roses, along with inspiration drawn from over 450 antique and modern rose varieties. Whether you’re an active gardener or a lover of botanical books, this title offers lasting value.

Perfect for:

• Rose gardeners & plant lovers
• Cottage garden and heirloom garden enthusiasts
• Vintage book collectors
• Botanical décor, coffee tables, or garden libraries

Book Details

• Title: Roses
• Publisher: Sunset Books
• Focus: Planting & care, pruning, rose varieties, history
• Illustrations: Full-color photographs throughout
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Good vintage condition with light edge and cover wear consistent with age (see photos)

Condition Notes

This is a vintage, pre-owned book.

• Covers show light wear
• Pages are clean and intact
• No missing pages or major damage

Why We Love It

This book bridges practical horticulture and botanical beauty — equally at home on a gardener’s workbench or styled into a vintage apothecary or herbal library shelf. A timeless resource that never goes out of season.