Plant Propagation in Pictures

Excellently illustrated with how-to-do-it, step-by-step photos, this is the one book that gives clear guidance on how to increase the number of plants in your home and garden. Among the means of propagation discussed for both house plants and garden plants are propagation by seeds and spores; propagation by division; cuttings--house plants (when, how, and where and garden plants--trees and shurbs (timing, general care); propagation through bulbs, tubers, stocks; specialized shoots such as runners (strawberry) and suckers (lilac); propagation by layering; and propagation by grafting. There is a helpful chapter on conventional rooting mediums and "soilless" mixed and equipment including cold frames, flats, and fluorescent lighting. And, in addition, there is a valuable Appendix that contains a Propagation Note Book that shows at a glance how to set up a record of your own propagating efforts. More luxuriant house plants, a more luxuriant garden are yours with the techniques and methods so clearly presented in this important addition to your garden library.