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The Nursery Book: A Complete Guide To The Multiplication Of Plants (1896)

The Nursery Book: A Complete Guide To The Multiplication Of Plants (1896)

Bailey, L. H.

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBotany & HorticultureGeneral Gardening

ISBN10: 1165123061
ISBN13: 9781165123063
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Nursery Book: A Complete Guide To The Multiplication Of Plants is a comprehensive guidebook written by L. H. Bailey and first published in 1896. The book is intended for gardeners, horticulturists, and botanists who are interested in propagating and multiplying plants. The book covers a wide range of topics related to plant propagation, including the principles and methods of seed sowing, grafting, budding, layering, cutting, and division. It also includes detailed instructions on how to propagate specific types of plants, such as trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous perennials. In addition to practical advice on plant propagation, The Nursery Book also provides valuable information on plant breeding, hybridization, and selection. It discusses the importance of selecting and breeding plants for desirable characteristics, such as disease resistance, vigor, and ornamental value. Throughout the book, Bailey emphasizes the importance of careful observation and experimentation in plant propagation. He encourages readers to experiment with different methods and techniques, and to keep careful records of their results. Overall, The Nursery Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in plant propagation and breeding. Its clear and concise writing style, coupled with detailed illustrations and diagrams, make it an accessible and informative guidebook for both beginners and experienced gardeners alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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