Introductory horticulture
By: H. Edward Reiley and Carroll L. Shry, Jr
Contributors: Shry, Carroll L
Edition: 7th ed
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 610
ISBN-13: 9781401889524
Subjects: Horticulture
Notes: Includes index
Table of contents: title: Section 1 : Horticulture : an introduction.; title: Exploring the horticulture field; title: Plant taxonomy : how plants are named; title: Section 2 : Plant science.; title: Parts of the plant and their functions; title: Environmental requirements for good plant growth; title: Growth stimulants, retardants, and rooting hormones; title: Section 3 : Plant propagation.; title: Seeds; title: Softwood and semihardwood cuttings and micropropagation; title: Hardwood cuttings; title: Separation and division; title: Grafting; title: Budding; title: Layering; title: Section 4 : Greenhouse management and crops.; title: Poinsettias; title: Chrysanthemums; title: Easter lilies; title: Section 5 : Integrated pest management.; title: Integrated pest management and the biological control of pests and diseases; title: The safe use of pesticides; title: Insecticides; title: Fungicides, rodenticides, molluscicides, and nematocides; title: Herbicides; title: Section 6 : Container-grown plants.; title: Dish gardens; title: The art of Bonsai; title: The interior landscape : houseplants and plantscaping; title: Shrubs and trees; title: Section 7 : Using plants in the landscape.; title: Annual bedding plants; title: Perennials, ornamental grass, vines, bamboo, and prairie gardens; title: Narrowleaf evergreens; title: Broadleaf evergreens; title: Deciduous trees; title: Deciduous shrubs; title: Ground covers; title: Bulbs; title: Techniques of pruning; title: Principles of landscaping, maintenance, Xeriscaping, water gardens, and irrigation; title: Section 8 : Lawn and turfgrass establishment and maintenance.; title: Establishing the lawn; title: Maintaining the lawn; title: Renovating the lawn; title: Section 9 : The vegetable garden.; title: Planning and preparing the garden site; title: Planting the vegetable garden; title: Caring for the vegetable garden; title: Favorite garden vegetables and herbs; title: Section 10 : The small fruit garden.; title: Strawberries; title: Blueberries; title: The bramble fruits; title: Grapes; title: Section 11 : Holiday crafts and floral designs.; title: Wreaths and door swags; title: Creating holiday centerpieces; title: Enhancements and accessories for floral designs; title: Floral designs; title: Corsages and boutonnières; title: Glossary; title: Appendixes.; title: Scientific and common names; title: Business ownership and the free-enterprise system; title: Nut crops; title: Equipment and tool maintenance