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Henderson, Peter

 
9781333048914: Practical Floriculture (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A practical, how‑to guide for growing and selling florists’ plants, from garden beds to the greenhouse.

This classic reference offers clear, field‑tested methods for cultivating flowers, bulbs, and foliage plants. It covers building a small‑scale greenhouse, planning crops, and managing common diseases and challenges. Readers will learn practical steps for starting a floriculture business, from choosing a site to marketing finished plants.

Grounded in real work experience, the book blends horticultural detail with business insight. It emphasizes actionable techniques you can use in a real garden or commercial setup, with guidance suitable for beginners and seasoned growers alike.

  • How to become a florist: practical paths to start a garden‑based business
  • House and greenhouse planning, structure options, and basic heating ideas
  • Seasonal production, from bulbs and roses to foliage and decorative plants
  • Common pests and diseases, plus simple strategies for prevention and care

Ideal for readers interested in hands‑on floriculture, small‑scale farming, or starting a plant‑based business.

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Orchid Culture 119 CHAPTER XIX. Holland Bulbs 122 CHAPTER XX. Cape Bulbs, Varieties and Culture 125 CHAPTER XXI. Culture of Winter-flowering Plants 130 CHAPTER XXII. Construction of Bouquets, Baskets, etc 148 CHAPTER XXIH. Hanging Baskets 163 CHAPTER XXIV. Parlor or Window Gardening 167 CHAPTER XXV. Formation of Rock-work 171 CHAPTER XXVI. Insects 172 CHAPTER XXVH. A reP lants Injurious to Health ?182 CHAPTER XXV ni. Nature sL aw of Colors 183 CHAPTER XXIX. Packing Plants 186 CHAPTER XXX. Plants by Mail 188 CHAPTER XXXI. The Profits ofF loriculture 189 CHAPTER XXXH. Short Descriptions of Soft-wooded orB edding Plants of theL eading Kinds.192 CHAPTER XXXIH. Green-house andS tove, or Hot-house, Plants 211 CHAPTER XXXIV. Annuals Hardy Herbaceous, Perennial and Biennial Plants, Ornamental Shrubs and Climbers 217 CHAPTER XXXV.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Présentation de l'éditeur

Cold Frames Winter Protection 71 CHAPTER XV. The Construction of Hot-B eds... 74 CHAPTER XVI. Greenhouse Structures 76 CHAPTER XVII. Wide Greenhouses forB edding Plants andR ose Growing 93 CHAPTER XVIII. Glass, Glaring andS hading 98 CHAPTER XIX. Modes of Heating 100 CHAPTER XX. Heating byS team 101 CHAPTER XXI. Base-B urning Water-H eater 103 CHAPTER XXII. Propagation of Plants byS eeds 106 CHAPTER XXIII. Propagation byS eeds What Varieties Come True from Seeds ?110 CHAPTER XXIV. Propagation of Plants by Cuttings 120 CHAPTER XXV. Saucer System of Propagation 129 CHAPTER XXVI. Propagating Soft-W ooded Plants inS ummer. 131 CHAPTER XXVII. Propagation of Roses by Cuttings 135 CHAPTER XXVIII. Propagating Roses by Grafting and Budding 141 CHAPTER XXIX.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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