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Title: Creative Propagation: A Grower's Guide by Peter Thompson ISBN: 0-88192-251-X Publisher: Timber Press (OR) Pub. Date: 01 May, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: All the info you need to start propagating plants
Comment: I rated this book as four-star for this two reasons:
First, because I cannot understand why this book is printed in special glossy paper, if 80% of it is mostly text. And we know how special paper adds to price and that must be the reason why this book is quite expensive for my taste.
The second reason is that for a book with this price tag, I'd expect a lot more illustrations and maybe some real pictures, instead of drawings.
Now into the the good aspects! This book is solidly written and covers all aspects of plant propagation. From trees to flowers and bulbs, etc...
There is a good section on propagation from cuttings and all the info you need to start growing plants from seeds, which were my main objectives when I bought this book.
The stratification process of seeds in the refrigerator is also covered, as well as there are some very useful instructions about how should we properly long-term store our own seeds.
As someone said before, there is a very handy chart by the end of the book, with plenty of useful information on the propagation of most of the plants you'd ever think of propagating.
As I said before, I think this book is a bit expensive and not as illustrated as I wish it was, but overall I think it is a good investment for people interested in propagating plants.
It is the kind of complete book that you will keep in your shelf and go search for answers when more doubts arise, as you get more experienced in this loving art.
If you just want to propagate some plants or maybe grow some seeds, I'd also suggest Alan Toogood's book on growing, which is more simple than this one, but on the other hand has plenty of pictures and may be easier for a beginner to follow.
Rating: 5
Summary: Creative Propagation
Comment: I am a gardener of many years who has tried propagating plants with some luck. This book is wonderful. On my first try last August (1999) I took about 30 azalea cuttings and every one of them "took". My problem now is what do I do with all of them. :) The propagation table at the end of the book (that lists plants alphabetically)is one of the best I've ever seen. It tells if a plant can be started by seed, cutting or divisions and what time of the year is best. I also did some hydrangeas (100% success) and some crepe myrtle (75%). I have already recommended this book to all my gardening friends and I recommend it to anyone who likes to be surrounded with lots of "plant babies". :)
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Solid well thought out productive infomation
Comment: A must have if your a serious propagator or student looking for real answers. Easy to read, In conclusion a well rounded book that gets results.
Dr. Gary D. Robbins P.hd
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Title: American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques by American Horticultural Society, Peter Anderson, Alan Toogood ISBN: 0789441160 Publisher: DK Publishing Inc Pub. Date: 01 March, 1999 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: Making More Plants: The Science, Art, and Joy of Propagation by Ken Druse ISBN: 051770787X Publisher: Clarkson N Potter Publishers Pub. Date: 14 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From Seed to Tissue Culture : A Practical Working Guide to the Propagation of over 1100 Species, Va by Michael A. Dirr, Charles W., Jr. Heuser ISBN: 0942375009 Publisher: Varsity Press, Incorporated Pub. Date: 01 June, 1987 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: So You Want to Start a Nursery by Tony Avent ISBN: 0881925845 Publisher: Timber Press (OR) Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Ferns for American Gardens by John T. Mickel ISBN: 0881925985 Publisher: Timber Press (OR) Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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