Propagation of Plants by Cuttings, Layers, Division, and Seed - With Information on Propagation for the Home GardenerPaperback, 20 January 2011

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.