The Complete Book of Plant Propagation

Type

Book

Authors

Graham Clarke

Alan Toogood

ISBN 10

0706370791

ISBN 13

9780706370799

Tags

Maintenance, seeds &propagation

Description

"Thorough instructions for plant propagation. Historical practice, garden hygiene, and equipment and tools are discussed, with advice offered for combating insect and animal pest problems. Techniques follow for collecting and sowing seeds, and for propagating by stem, leaf, and root cuttings; division; layering; grafting; budding; and vegetative and micropropagation. The color photographs and line drawings clearly illustrate directions. Part Two consists of extensive listings detailing propagation methods specific to individual plants. A useful reference."-- "Booklist. "Will enhance our enjoyment of gardening immensely and I highly recommend it for all gardeners."-- "The Gardener. 256 pages (32 in color), 195 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 9 3/4. - from Amzon

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