The Manual of Plant Grafting : Practical Techniques for Ornamentals, Vegetables, and Fruit by Peter T. MacDonald (2014, Hardcover)

Timber Press, Incorporated

1604694637

9781604694635

201658189

Manual of Plant Grafting : Practical Techniques for Ornamentals, Vegetables, and Fruit

Peter T. Macdonald

Hardcover

English

Techniques, Reference, Life Sciences / Horticulture

2014

Gardening, Science

232 Pages

9.6in

0.8in

7.8in

26.5 Oz

Sb123.65.M23 2014

There has been no comprehensive book on plant grafting since Garner's historic tome of more than 60 years ago... This new work is comprehensive and detailed. It covers every aspect of grafting from the origins of the stock and the scion to the stage of establishment as an integrated plant., "This should be on every serious gardener's shelf." -- The New York Times Book Review "There has been no comprehensive book on plant grafting since Garner's historic tome of more than 60 years ago; This new work is comprehensive and detailed. It covers every aspect of grafting from the origins of the stock and the scion to the stage of establishment as an integrated plant." --The Garden "Spans the history of this important growing technique from the earliest days of our agrarian society to the latest discoveries in the field of DNA." --Scottish Gardener " How wonderful it is to find a book written by a true horticulturist based on real experience...this brings the skills right up-to-date and keeps them alive for future generations. When many of us are concerned about the loss of the skill set in our industry Peter is to be congratulated at producing a classic that will sell steadily and be referred to for years to come." -- The Horticulturist  , "It should be on every serious gardener's bookshelf." -- New York Times Book Review "Gives invaluable insights for the fledgling propagator to choose the best methods to suit their facilities and climate." -- The Plantsman "There has been no comprehensive book on plant grafting since Garner's historic tome of more than 60 years ago; This new work is comprehensive and detailed. It covers every aspect of grafting from the origins of the stock and the scion to the stage of establishment as an integrated plant." -- The Garden "Spans the history of this important growing technique from the earliest days of our agrarian society to the latest discoveries in the field of DNA." -- Scottish Gardener "How wonderful it is to find a book written by a true horticulturist based on real experience...this brings the skills right up-to-date and keeps them alive for future generations. When many of us are concerned about the loss of the skill set in our industry Peter is to be congratulated at producing a classic that will sell steadily and be referred to for years to come." -- The Horticulturist, There has been no comprehensive book on plant grafting since Garner's historic tome of more than 60 years ago… This new work is comprehensive and detailed. It covers every aspect of grafting from the origins of the stock and the scion to the stage of establishment as an integrated plant., Spans the history of this important growing technique from the earliest days of our agrarian society to the latest discoveries in the field of DNA.

2014

Trade

2014-009482

634/.04

23

Yes