How Long to Read Meilland, a Life in Roses

How Long Does it Take to Read Meilland, a Life in Roses?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 14 minutes to read Meilland, a Life in Roses by Alain Meilland

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Because we rose breeders are always looking into the future, always hoping that this year s cross-pollination will yield exciting results for rose lovers to enjoy eight to ten years from now, we must be optimists. Like Papa Meilland and like my rose-growing-and-breeding ancestors before them, I still get a tremendous burst of enthusiasm each spring when I see our new crop of seedlings peeking through the soil in our research greenhouses. from the PrefaceMeilland tells the story of five generations of his family as they cultivate, experiment with, market, and develop new breeds of the aristocrat of flowers. As he shares the history of this French horticultural elite, he provides an informal treatise on roses, their place in history, and their development under floriculture from a simple wild plant to the extravagantly beautiful and complex blooms of today.Meilland takes us into the greenhouses that serve as laboratories and demonstrates how new roses are created, how from a bed of 2,500 seedlings, the result of cross-breeding, there may be only one or two roses selected for propagation and sale. He also permits us a view inside the management and organization of the worldwide rose establishment. Even while dealing with commerce on such a large scale, he doesn t lose sight of the human element: he presents an engaging picture of his grandparents and parents as they became France s premier rose growers through their persistent hard work.The Pilgrims who settled America brought rose bushes with them aboard the "Mayflower, "and Meilland concludes his book with a chapter of practical advice for those who are following in their floricultural footsteps. In addition, the translators have updated, expanded, and adapted for American rose growers the original section on diseases and pesticides."

How long is Meilland, a Life in Roses?

Meilland, a Life in Roses by Alain Meilland is 188 pages long, and a total of 48,504 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Meilland, a Life in Roses Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to read Meilland, a Life in Roses aloud.

What Reading Level is Meilland, a Life in Roses?

Meilland, a Life in Roses is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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