A Bouquet Of Victorian Roses

"What flower did she most resemble?... A rose! Certainly... strong, vigorous, self-asserting... yet shapely, perfect in outline and development, exquisite, enchanting in its never fully realized tints, yet compelling the admiration of every one, and recalling its admirers again and again by the unspoken appeal of its own perfection-its unvarying radiance." -John Habberton, 1876.All hail the Queen of Flowers! In this collection of Victorian writings on roses, brief prose remarks, lovely poetry and engaging short stories are gathered together -all with nature's most perfect blossom as their central theme. From poetry on the fragrant beauty of roses, to tales ranging from a ghost story about roses as omens to a romance of love among the roses, this collection will delight anyone who dreams of being surrounded by roses.A perfect gift for weddings, birthdays... or your own sunny afternoon!