This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to propagating plants,
specially designed for the novice or home gardener. With clear
instructions and helpful diagrams, this book walks the budding gardener
through every step from preparation and planning to cutting, layering,
dividing, seeding, and beyond. This classic guide is highly recommended
for those looking for an accessible introduction to the world gardening,
and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of related
literature. Contents include: "Cutting, Layers, Division, and Seed",
"Fungus of the Cutting Bench", "Propagation of Roses by Cuttings",
"Propagating Roses in the Southern States", "Propagation by Layering",
"Propagation by Layering in Pots", "Propagation by Layering in the Air",
"Propagation by Division", "Propagation by Seeds", etc. Many vintage
books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with
this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable,
modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new
introduction on the history of gardening.