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One of the most vigorous of the climbing roses is the kiftsgate rose, rosa filipes kiftsgate, named after the house garden where graham stuart thomas noticed it in 1951. Graham stuart thomas the old shrub roses was first published in 1955, his shrub roses of today appeared in 1962, and his climbing roses old and new came out in 1965. Graham stuart thomas three gardens of pleasant flowers. New material has been added, practical advice is included on planting, general cultivation, pruning and display, and new photographs complement favourite illustrations from such masters as redoute and graham stuart thomas himself. Graham stuart thomas obe vmh 3 april 1909 17 april 2003, was an english botanist, best known for his work with garden roses, his restoration and stewardship of over 100 national trust gardens and for writing 19 books on gardening, many of which remain classics today. The art of gardening with roses by graham stuart thomas. The graham stuart thomas rose book garrison house books. Nearly forty years ago the old shrub roses 1955 brought to public attention. Graham stuart thomas, who has died aged 94, was a deeply knowledgeable horticulturist whose understanding and use of plants shaped many wellknown gardens. He gathered a collection of old roses, which formed the basis of the national collection at mottisfont abbey in hampshire. New material has been added, practical advice is included on planting, general cultivation, pruning, and display, and new photographs complement favorite illustrations from such master hands as redoute and graham thomas. Graham stuart thomas graham stuart thomas, author, george taylor, introduction by, g. The old shrub roses, shrub roses of today, and climbing roses old and new. Very informative regarding history of roses as well as growing habits of individual roses.
An omnibus edition of three classicsthe old shrub roses, shrub roses of today, and climbing roses old and newthat were largely responsible for kindling modern enthusiasm for historical roses. Jun 26, 2002 graham stuart thomas started out growing such roses, but in his early twenties he was visited by constance spry, an old rose lover who changed the way he looked at roses. May 02, 2003 graham stuart thomas, who has died aged 94, was a deeply knowledgeable horticulturist whose understanding and use of plants shaped many wellknown gardens. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Here we have a compilation of his rose triliogy, three books in one. Enlarged and thoroughly revised by graham stuart thomas 20040901 hardcover january 1, 1656 4.
At 17 he became a student at the cambridge university botanic garden where he weeded, and raised plants from the seeds arriving from historic collecting expeditions. Thomas revised and enlarged his the old shrub roses first published in 1955, roses of today 1962, and climbing roses old and new 1965 and combined them in this volume. Graham thomas books list of books by author graham thomas. The graham stuart thomas rose book brings the trilogy together, substantially revised and updated. Graham stuart thomas and the mottisfont old roses telegraph. My favourite roses by graham stuart thomas historic. This volume comprises three books by graham stuart thomas that have transformed our gardens, establishing him as one of the most.
Graham stuart thomas stands alone as the worlds preeminent rose gardener. The rose book by graham stuart thomas hcdj, nearly new. Graham stuart thomas has 36 books on goodreads with 1162 ratings. Graham thomas was a frequent visitor to our nursery and offered encouragement and advice. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Most importantly for me, he was an author who loved old roses and wrote about them wonderfully. In shrub roses of today he performed the same task for the species and hybrids from japan and north america, from english and.
Graham stuart thomas started out growing such roses, but in his early twenties he was visited by constance spry, an old rose lover who changed the way he looked at roses. The graham stuart thomas rose book hardcover 1 august 1994 by graham stuart thomas author. Voted the worlds favorite rose by 41 rose societies in 2009. Graham stuart thomas is a household name throughout the uk, particularly for gardeners like me who consider him to be one of the fathers of modern horticulture. The graham stuart thomas rose book graham stuart thomas home. Jul 14, 2009 graham stuart thomas was born on april 3, 1909 and all this year the national trust has been celebrating the centenary of his birth with a series of events that pay tribute to the man who. The old shrub roses 1955 colour in the winter garden 1957 shrub roses of today 1962 climbing roses old and new 1965 perennial garden plants 1975 plants for ground cover 1977 gardens of the national trust 1979 the art of planting 1984 complete flower paintings and drawings of graham stuart thomas 1987. Jun 23, 20 for more details on this lovely shrub rose read on. Graham stuart thomas obe, vmh, dhm, vmm 1909 2003 needs no introduction. Apr 30, 2018 the late graham stuart thomas was a botanist, garden designer, artist and more. My favourite roses by graham stuart thomas historic roses group. It is a david austin english rose which typically grows 58 tall and 58 wide. Graham stuart thomas ive had the privilege of attending the heritage rose foundation conference in winchester today, mixing with the great and the good of the rose world, with folk from america, new zealand, india and closer to home trevor white of the eponymous rose nursery for example.
Thrilled to find this book compiling three of his classic books in an updated version. Even more excited about the condition and price of the used book like new and very inexpensive. The graham stuart thomas rose book by graham stuart thomas, 9780719557200, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by graham thomas, including malice in the highlands, and malice in london erskine powell mysteries, and more on. Through his research, his writing and his love of roses he probably contributed more to our understanding and knowledge of the history of the rose than anyone else in the last century. The graham stuart thomas rose book is a reprinting and revision of his three major works on shrub and climbing roses. More editions of graham stuart thomas three gardens of pleasant flowers. The original plant is claimed to be the largest rose in the united kingdom, and has climbed 50 feet high into a copper beech tree. Graham thomas english shrub rose david austin roses.
He wrote a trilogy of rose books in the 1950s and 60s, helping to bring old roses back into fashion. Thomas revised and enlarged his the old shrub roses first published in 1955, roses of. Source for information on thomas, graham stuart 19092003. The graham stuart thomas rose book book by graham stuart.
Graham stuart thomas was born on april 3, 1909 and all this year the national trust has been celebrating the centenary of his birth. Graham stuart thomas rose book by graham stuart thomas. The three books have now been revised and enlarged for this new compiled edition, and new illustrations have been added along with notes on the origin and evolution of our garden roses, c. Book is lavishly illustrated with color photographs, drawings and gorgeous color botanical drawings. The old shrub roses dealt with roses of the early nineteenth century gallicas, damasks, albas, and many other old garden. Search for library items search for lists search for. Hybridized and introduced by david austin in 1983, and named for the famous rosarian, artist, musician, poet, photographer, and horticulturist graham thomas, this yellow beauty is one of our new roses we purchased last winter. Selecting hardy roses for northern climates is a listing of roses that survive the winter in northern climates. Hursts classic essay on the subject written in 1941. One of the most popular and recognizable english roses ever.
Graham thomas english climbing rose david austin roses. It describes in detail the majority of old garden roses, climbers and ramblers, and the modern shrubs of his day. Graham thomas began his garden career at the age of six when my godfather gave me a largeflowered fuchsia. He was gardens adviser to the national trust for over 20 years and in that time he left his mark on so many of the gardens we still care for today. Graham stuart thomas was a pillar of gardening knowledge, and he published several fantastic books on roses, perennials, ground covers, and more. While rose breeders were producing more showy hybrid teas and floribundas, graham searched out the old, scented garden roses from around the world, choosing those best suited to the british climate. Graham thomass legacy to national trust gardens national trust. The graham stuart thomas rose book by thomas graham stuart. For more details on this lovely shrub rose read on. He is particularly known for his work in reviving and restoring heritage properties throughout england, saving some of englands bestknown gardens. It was graham stuart thomas who in old shrub roses first brought to public attention the favourite roses of the early nineteenth century the intensely scented damasks, the rich and sombre gallicas, the elegant albas.
The graham stuart thomas rose book is actually three books in one. Features large, intensely fragrant, bright yellow, double blooms 3. Read graham stuart thomass the old shrub roses and loved it. The graham stuart thomas rose book inglese copertina rigida 1 ott 1994. Books by graham stuart thomas author of the graham stuart. Size depends in large part on climate and environment e. Plants for ground cover by graham stuart thomas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In this unique presentation he focuses on the uses of a variety of garden plantsflowering and nonfloweringwith which to create enduring garden designs that rescue roses from the stiff formality of most ornamental gardens. Buy the graham stuart thomas rose book revised edition by stuart thomas obe, graham, vmh isbn. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Graham stuart thomass most popular book is the life and times of horatio hornblower.
Graham stuart thomas s featured books perennial garden plants or. Isbn 97809643006 97809643006 hardcover, capabilitys books, 1983. Graham stuart thomass featured books perennial garden plants or. The graham stuart thomas rose book book depository. Graham thomas was removed from the auckland regional botanic gardens arbg display trial because its trial period expired. The art of planting or the planters handbook 34 copies. Received horticultural and botanical training at cambridge university botanic garden, 192629. Graham stuart thomas the graham stuart thomas rose book 1994, london, edition john muray format. The late graham stuart thomas was a botanist, garden designer, artist and more. At the time of publication graham stuart thomas was garden consultant to the national trust. Graham thomas was named for the famous rosarian who chose this rose himself as his namesake. Bred by david austin, graham thomas enjoys a truly unique color with its clusters of round red and yellow buds opening to shallowcupped rich, pure yellow flowers with golden overtones. Enlarged and thoroughly revised graham stuart thomas on. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Most importantly for me, he was an author who loved old. Published by timber press, incorporated 1994 isbn 10. Incredibly scented with a fresh, fruity tea rose perfume. Cuttings from my garden notebook essays, sagapress sagaponack, ny, 1997. Graham stuart thomas winter garden surrey national trust. Oct 01, 1994 the graham stuart thomas rose book book. Graham stuart thomas the old shrub roses was first published in 1955, his shrub roses of today appeared in 1962, and his climbing roses old and new. The graham stuart thomas rose book solves this problem by bringing the trilogy together, substantially revised and updated. Editor margery fish, we made a garden, sagapress sagaponack, ny, 1995. Brits at their best british life english garden, graham. These roses tend to be vigorous, are relatively disease tolerant, and require little longterm maintenance. Graham stuart thomas graham thomas began his garden career at the age of six when my godfather gave me a largeflowered fuchsia. This rose was named for graham stuart thomas an english horticulturalist, garden designer, rosarian extraordinaire and one of the most influential gardeners of the 20th century. Enlarged and thoroughly revised 9780711223974 by thomas, graham stuart and a great selection.