The Enemies of the Rose by Frederick Theobold for The National Rose Society circa 1925-1930 ceramic cutting board and optimism - all lovely

and optimism - all lovely sentiments to project in kitchens and dining areas

Containing over 800 pages and 1500 recipes

the beloved spot would become the Penguin Cafe

Remove the lid and use the base as a vase for flowers or a holder for flatware at your next party and you'll have a unique story tell right along with your unique tablescape

Most likely made around the turn of the 20th century

The Enemies of the Rose by Frederick Theobold for The National Rose Society circa 1925-1930 ceramic cutting board and optimism - all lovely{HISTORY} Not every antique book comes with a pretty piece of paper ephemera from the era in which it was published, but this 1925 edition of The Enemies of the Rose includes one such delight from horticultural history. Paper clipped on the inside cover is a receipt for membership to the National Rose Society in London for the year 1930. The receipt is made out to Jackson & Perkins Co., a New York based rose grower first founded in 1872, and who went