The Propagation of Plants

By Andrew Samuel Fuller and Andrew S. Fuller

Book Overview

The Propagation of Plants, written by Andrew S. Fuller in 1887, is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles that govern the development and growth of plants. The book provides a detailed analysis of the botanical affinities and peculiar properties of various plants, making it an essential resource for botanists, horticulturists, and gardeners. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of plant propagation. The first chapter provides an overview of the principles of plant growth, including the role of sunlight, water, and nutrients in the process. The second chapter focuses on the various methods of plant propagation, such as seed propagation, vegetative propagation, and grafting. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the specific aspects of plant propagation, including the different types of seeds and their germination requirements, the various methods of vegetative propagation, and the techniques used in grafting. The book also covers the different types of plant hybrids and their characteristics, as well as the various factors that affect plant growth, such as soil composition, temperature, and humidity. Overall, The Propagation of Plants is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of plant growth and propagation. The book provides a detailed analysis of the various factors that influence plant development and growth, making it an essential reference for botanists, horticulturists, and gardeners alike.Also, Descriptions Of The Process By Which Varieties And Species Are Crossed Or Hybridized, And The Many Different Methods By Which Cultivated Plants May Be Propagated And Multiplied.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164189387
• ISBN13: 9781164189381
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"