The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation

The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation

Author: Michael Dirr

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2009-02-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780942375091

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Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail. Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this reference is a high-level how-to.


Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers

Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers

Author: Bruce Macdonald

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 9780881920628

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Propagation from seed - principles and open-ground production. Propagation from seed - greenhouse production. Protected propagation facilities. Tools and materials for the propagator. Unit containers. Principles of vegetative propagation, clonal selection and stock (mother) plants. Factors affecting the rooting of cuttings. Softwood, semi-ripe wood and evergreen hardwood cuttings. Deciduous (leafless) hardwood cuttings. Rooting hormones. Rooting media (rooting composts). Disease prevention and control for cuttings. Direct sticking. Root cuttings and division. Layering. Principles grafting. Open-ground budding. Open-ground grafting. Bench grafting and top-orking. Micropropagation.


The Plant Propagator's Bible

The Plant Propagator's Bible

Author: Miranda Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0760369798

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The Plant Propagator's Bible offers all you need to know to propagate new plants from existing ones.


Propagation Handbook

Propagation Handbook

Author: Geoff Bryant

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780811730655

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Illustrated guide on how to use professional propagation techniques on a small scale.


Plant Propagation

Plant Propagation

Author: Alan R. Toogood

Publisher: Dk Pub

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780789441164

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Hundreds of full-color, step-by-step photographic sequences and detailed instructions introduce the appropriate propagation techniques for more than one thousand different kinds of plants, including roses, orchids, ferns, palms, grasses, vegetables, and annuals.


Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs

Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs

Author: Michael A. Dirr

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13: 1604697431

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3500 photographs. Over 380 genera. More than 3700 species and cultivars. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is the most comprehensive visual reference to more than 3700 species and cultivars. From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and care. Color photographs show each tree's habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a critical addition to any garden library.


Secrets of Plant Propagation

Secrets of Plant Propagation

Author: Lewis Hill

Publisher: Garden Way Publishing Company

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Techniques for those who want to discover the satisfaction of propagating. 103,000 copies in print.