{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-roses","title":"The Little Book of Roses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis little book  beautifully illustrated with antique prints  tells the story of roses of all colours from the perspective of botany  history  literature  poetry and songs  among others A charming gift book illustrating heirloom and modern roses  with botanical and historical information on each variety Beautifully packaged - hardback  foam filled  with gilt edging  Why dont scented roses last as long as scentless ones? Who has sung about roses? How do you make rose water? What does a white rose symbolise? Where does the Provins rose come from? What are the most beautiful rose gardens in France? Why do people give pink roses on Mothers Day? What is rose essential oil used for? When did the tradition of the rose queen begin?  This compact  delightfully illustrated compendium of the history  lore  and meanings of roses has a page devoted to each flower  with information that combines the factual and the fascinating. In 79 vintage chromolithographs  it depicts both heirloom and modern varieties and describes how different kinds of roses have been used over the centuries in medicine  food  confectionary  and fragrance. This charming gift book answers questions about the language and symbolism of roses  and explains how they became closely associated with romance and romantic love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44968046985269,"sku":"ByrdShop_2379640815","price":226.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9782379640810.jpg?v=1770645123","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-roses","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}