Practical Floriculture - A Guide to the Successful Cultivation of Florists' Plants for the Amateur and Professional Florist

Henderson, Peter

ISBN 10: 1447466934 / ISBN 13: 9781447466932

Published by Amberg Press, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practical Floriculture - A Guide to the Successful Cultivation of Florists' Plants for the Amateur and Professional Florist
• Publisher: Amberg Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447466934
• ISBN 13: 9781447466932
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

"Practical Floriculture" is a comprehensive guide to growing florists plants, with step-by-step instructions, useful information, expert tips, and more. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this timeless guide contains all the information a florist may need to know about their chosen vocation. Contents include: "How to Become a Florist", "The Prices of Nursery Soil and Greenhouse Products Abroad and at Home", "The Profits of Floriculture", "Aspect and Soil", "The Preparation for New, and the Renovation of Old, Lawns", "Laying Out the Flower Garden", "Designs for Ornamental Grounds and Flower Gardens", "Planting of Flower Beds", 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.