Publication of Third Volume in the Rose Atlas Trilogy,
“20th Century Hybridizers”
Register now for the Medley of Roses – 2026 ARS National Convention & Rose Show and receive a complimentary desk copy of the Rose Atlas (vol. 3): 20th Century Hybridizers.
Publication Date June 2026
Rose breeders, professional and amateurs, have been so active that an additional third volume in the Rose Atlas series became necessary to chronicle and do appropriate justice to their contributions. Having eloquently demonstrated over the last century exemplary service and camaraderie, they deserved recognition via an authoritative reference work to chronicle their breeding accomplishments in the 20th century. Often stated, reference works are established as key legacies to help future generations to admire and learn from the past. Progress in rose evolution has been aided in the most part by the contributions of a plethora of amateurs becoming a pivotal force to showcase rose hybridizers for their ingenuity demonstrating depth of their passion for roses.
Planning process required guidelines to govern the selection of breeders to remain within the assigned 400 pages. Selections for this international group of over one hundred breeders was a difficult task. Researching the available literature from existing large databases compiled by the America Rose Society and HelpMeFind were invaluable on parentages and their ancestors.
More importantly, the passion and dedication of the relatively small clan of hybridizers is guaranteed to expand in their combined quest providing new varieties to improve our daily lives and the enjoyment of growing roses!
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