Introductory Horticulture - Hardcover

Shry, Carroll; Reiley, H. Edward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1435480392 ISBN 13: 9781435480391

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2010

Synopsis

INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE, EIGHTH EDITION, is a complete guide for gardening enthusiasts or horticulture professionals. Using full color illustrations, hands-on activities and information on the latest technology, the basics of horticulture are presented in an easy to understand format. Included throughout the book are helpful tips and easy step-by-step instructions for doing various procedures. The eighth edition also covers all basic horticulture science and techniques, allowing the reader to become well versed in the fundamentals. This guide has all the information a gardening enthusiast could want to improve his or her personal gardening skills as well as up to date information for horticultural professionals.

About this title

About the Author:

Carroll L. Shry, Jr. retired from Frederick County Schools in 2010 and currently operates Brandywine Landscaping. His credentials include a BS degree in Agricultural Education/Horticulture from the University of Maryland and an MS in Agricultural Education/Horticulture from West Virginia University. Mr. Shry is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Horticultural Society, the American Nurserymen's Association and the National FFA Alumni Association.

Edward Reiley was involved in agriculture education in Maryland.

Review:

"This textbook, Introduction to Horticulture, is a great backbone to a beginning horticulture class."

"This book contains the information on all the units that we cover in our introductory classes; it's at a level that is appropriate for an introduction class; the units are grouped together in similar topics."

"Our longstanding use of this textbook speaks highly for the product."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1435480392
• ISBN 13: 9781435480391
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 768