The Complete Book of Plant Propagation

Graham Clarke, Alan R. Toogood

Cassell Paperbacks, 2001 - Gardening - 256 pages

Raising a new generation of plants from seeds or cuttings is one of the greatest joys known to gardeners. All aspects of the subject, including specific information on equipment and techniques for seed sowing undercover, raising plants from spores, grafting, budding, even microplantation, are explained in depth in this encyclopedic collection, the only book the amateur gardener will ever need for a lifetime of successful propagation. Gorgeous color photographs and numerous line drawings enhance the very detailed text, which includes information on hardy ornamental plants, wildflowers, flowering and fruiting trees, tender vegetables, and culinary herbs--annuals as well as perennials. Whether you want to grow new plants to give as gifts or simply yearn to fill your own garden with dozens of healthy specimens--for free--the practical techniques in this comprehensive reference tool will allow you to spread your garden's earthly delights. 7 1/2 X 9 1/2. 40 Color Illustrations, 150 B&W

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User Review  - Dave Ward - Goodreads

The Complete Book of Plant Propagation by Graham Clarke and Alan Toogood (Ward Lock Limited 1992)(635.04) is an extremely British take on the subject of plant propagation; it is typically very thorough. My rating: 5/10, finished 2/15/12.

About the author

Alan Toogood has written several books including the "American Horticultural Society's Plant Propagation", "Growing from Seed", and "Low-Maintenance Gardening". His books on propagation are recommended reading for horticultural college courses across the US. He lives in England.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Complete Book of Plant Propagation; Complete Bks
• Authors: Graham Clarke, Alan R. Toogood
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Cassell Paperbacks, 2001
• ISBN: 1841881449, 9781841881447
• Length: 256 pages
• Subjects: Gardening / General