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References for Plant Propagation
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Abraham, G. and K. (1991). Growing Plants from Seeds. New York, Lyons & Burford.

    • A beginner's guide for growing plants from seed. Topics on soil and soilless mixes, lighting, when to plant for garden ready transplants, seed starting kits, and easy and difficult seeds. ISBN 1-55821-124-1.
    Bubel, N. (1988) The New Seed Starters' Handbook. Emmaus PA, Rodale Press.
    • Information about the latest research in seed starting, the best growing media, the newest gardening materials, solutions to seed starting problems and source lists for seeds and propagation supplies. ISBN 0-87857-752-1 (pbk).
    Hefferman, Maureen (1997).Burpee Seed Starter. New York, Macmillan, Inc.
    • Includes a plant encyclopedia (with photographs) profiling 300 annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs and lists the basic growing needs of each plant including germination and growing temperature, light requirements and soil requirements. ISBN 0-02-861002-4 (pbk).
    Halpin, A. M. and ed. Of Rodale Press (1990).Foolproof Planting. Emmaus PA, Rodale Press
    • A handbook of "how to" procedures for propagating from seeds (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs), root division, bulbs, budding, grafting and layering. ISBN 0-87857-876-5.
    Hartmann, H. T. and Kester, D. E. (1997). Plant Propagation, Principles and Practices. Englewood Cliffs NJ, Prentice-Hall, Inc.
    • Covers all phases of plant propagation (seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, tissue culture, micro-propagation) and considers each type of propagation from a theoretical and applied aspect. ISBN 0-13-681007-1.
    Hill, L. (1985). Secrets of Plant Propagation : Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants.. Storey Publishing, Pownal, Vermont.
    • Step-by-step techniques including starting plants from seeds and cuttings, dividing, layering, and grafting. ISBN ISBN: 0-88266-370-4.
    Jozwik, F. X, (1992). The Greenhouse and Nursery Handbook. Mills WY, Andmar Press.
    • Primarily for nursery professionals but it also contains practical information for serious gardeners. Instructions on how to grow hundreds of ornamental plants with explanations of how germination, growth and development are influenced by cultural factors. ISBN 0-91678-108-9.
    Nabham, G. P. (1989). Enduring Seeds, Native American Agriculture and Wild Plant Conservation. San Francisco, North Point Press.
    • Topics on saving and preserving seeds and on loss and maintaining plant diversity. ISBN 0-86547-344-7.
    Reilly, A. (1978). Park's Success with Seeds. Greenwood SC, Geo. W. Park Seed Co., Inc.
    • A comprehensive guide to starting from seed. Includes specific information about more than 1,000 edible and ornamental plants, including light and soil requirements, germination time and temperatures, habit, cultural needs with photographs of seedlings and mature plants.
    Rogers, M. (1990). Saving Seeds. Pownal VT, Storey Communications, Inc.
    • How to raise, harvest and store seeds for vegetables and ornamentals. Answers common questions about pollination, cross-pollination and hybrids. ISBN 0-88266-634-7.
    Toogood, A. R., ed. (1999). American Horticultural Society, Plant Propagation. New York, DK Publishing, Inc.
    • An illustrated guide on how to propagate garden plants including from seeds, cuttings, layering, grafting and root division. The introduction reviews the the elements of plant physiology and botany which are essential for understanding plant propagation principles. Plants are grouped by type with an alphabetical listing of plants within each group. There are over 1,500 plants and more than 1,800 color illustrations and photographs. ISBN 0-7894-4116-0.

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