Introductory Horticulture

by Reiley, H. Edward; Shry, Carroll

• ISBN13: 9780766815674
• ISBN10: 0766815676
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781401889524
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Cengage 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	vii
Acknowledgments	xi
Section 1 Horticulture: An Introduction
Exploring the Horticulture Field	3	(12)
Plant Taxonomy: How Plants Are Named	15	(8)
Section 2 Plant Science
Parts of the Plant and Their Functions	23	(11)
Environmental Requirements for Good Plant Growth	34	(16)
Growth Stimulants, Retardants, and Rooting Hormones	50	(11)
Section 3 Plant Propagation
Seeds	61	(12)
Softwood and Semihardwood Cuttings and Micropropagation	73	(13)
Hardwood Cuttings	86	(5)
Separation and Division	91	(8)
Grafting	99	(8)
Budding	107	(8)
Layering	115	(10)
Section 4 Greenhouse Management and Crops
Poinsettias	125	(7)
Chrysanthemums	132	(9)
Easter Lilies	141	(8)
Section 5 Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management and the Biological Control of Pests and Diseases	149	(13)
The Safe Use of Pesticides	162	(9)
Insecticides	171	(10)
Fungicides, Rodenticides, Molluscicides, and Nematocides	181	(6)
Herbicides	187	(12)
Section 6 Container-Grown Plants
Terrariums and Dish Gardens	199	(12)
The Art of Bonsai	211	(9)
The Interior Landscape: Houseplants and Plantscaping	220	(21)
Shrubs and Trees	241	(22)
Section 7 Using Plants in the Landscape
Annual Bedding Plants	263	(12)
Perennials, Ornamental Grass, Vines, Bamboo, and Prairie Gardens	275	(14)
Narrowleaf Evergreens	289	(12)
Broadleaf Evergreens	301	(8)
Deciduous Trees	309	(16)
Deciduous Shrubs	325	(9)
Ground Covers	334	(8)
Bulbs	342	(8)
Techniques of Pruning	350	(9)
Principles of Landscaping, Maintenance, Xeriscaping, and Water Gardens	359	(18)
Section 8 Lawn and Turfgrass Establishment and Maintenance
Establishing the Lawn	377	(10)
Maintaining the Lawn	387	(10)
Renovating the Lawn	397	(8)
Section 9 The Vegetable Garden
Planning and Preparing the Garden Site	405	(12)
Planting the Vegetable Garden	417	(19)
Caring for the Vegetable Garden	436	(13)
Favorite Garden Vegetables and Herbs	449	(24)
Section 10 The Small Fruit Garden
Strawberries	473	(11)
Blueberries	484	(9)
The Bramble Fruits	493	(8)
Grapes	501	(10)
Section 11 Holiday Crafts and Floral Designs
Wreaths and Door Swags	511	(7)
Creating Holiday Centerpieces	518	(4)
Creating Bows for Floral Designs	522	(6)
Floral Designs	528	(8)
Corsages and Boutonnieres	536	(7)
Glossary	543	(6)
Appendix	549	(6)
Index	555