This special re-print edition of Lindley's book Rosarum Monographia: A Botanical History of Roses is considered one of the most authorative guides on roses during the 19th Century.Written in 1830, this classic text on roses sheds light on everything a person might wish to know about the botanical classification and history of roses. Included are details on many species within the rose family.A higly recommended book for those interested in roses and their relatives.Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.