Introductory Horticulture

by Reiley, H. Edward; Shry, Carroll L.

• ISBN13: 9780827345126
• ISBN10: 0827345127
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780827367661
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-11-30
• Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
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Summary

This competency-based, introductory horticulture book is now in its sixth edition. Written in an easy-to-read, engaging style, it enables users to measure their progress. This book includes numerous illustrations to help reinforce written material. It provides a thorough introduction to the world of horticulture. This latest edition includes new chapters on water gardens, dish gardens, and prairie gardens for the more adventuresome gardener.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Horticulture: An Introduction
Exploring the Horticulture Field	p. 3
Plant Taxonomy: How Plants Are Named	p. 15
Plant Science
Parts of the Plant and Their Functions	p. 23
Environmental Requirements for Good Plant Growth	p. 34
Growth Stimulants, Retardants, and Rooting Hormones	p. 50
Plant Propagation
Seeds	p. 61
Softwood and Semihardwood Cuttings and Micropropagation	p. 73
Hardwood Cuttings	p. 86
Separation and Division	p. 91
Grafting	p. 99
Budding	p. 107
Layering	p. 115
Greenhouse Management and Crops
Poinsettias	p. 125
Chrysanthemums	p. 132
Easter Lilies	p. 141
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management and the Biological Control of Pests and Diseases	p. 149
The Safe Use of Pesticides	p. 162
Insecticides	p. 171
Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides	p. 181
Herbicides	p. 187
Container-Grown Plants
Terrariums and Dish Gardens	p. 199
The Art of Bonsai	p. 211
The Interior Landscape: Houseplants and Plantscaping	p. 220
Shrubs and Trees	p. 241
Using Plants in the Landscape
Annual Bedding Plants	p. 263
Perennials, Ornamental Grass, Vines, Bamboo, and Prairie Gardens	p. 275
Narrowleaf Evergreens	p. 289
Broadleaf Evergreens	p. 301
Deciduous Trees	p. 309
Deciduous Shrubs	p. 325
Ground Covers	p. 334
Bulbs	p. 342
Techniques of Pruning	p. 350
Principles of Landscaping, Maintenance, Xeriscaping, and Water Gardens	p. 359
Lawn and Turfgrass Establishment and Maintenance
Establishing the Lawn	p. 377
Maintaining the Lawn	p. 387
Renovating the Lawn	p. 397
The Vegetable Garden
Planning and Preparing the Garden Site	p. 405
Planting the Vegetable Garden	p. 417
Caring for the Vegetable Garden	p. 436
Favorite Garden Vegetables and Herbs	p. 449
The Small Fruit Garden
Strawberries	p. 473
Blueberries	p. 484
The Bramble Fruits	p. 493
Grapes	p. 501
Holiday Crafts and Floral Designs
Wreaths and Door Swags	p. 511
Creating Holiday Centerpieces	p. 518
Creating Bows for Floral Designs	p. 522
Floral Designs	p. 528
Corsages and Boutonnieres	p. 536
Glossary	p. 543
Appendix	p. 549
Index	p. 555
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