Introductory Horticulture [Hardcover]

H. Edward Reiley (Author), Carroll Shry (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0766815676 | ISBN-13: 978-0766815674 | Edition: 6

This competency-based, introductory horticulture book is now in its sixth edition. Written in an easy-to-read, engaging style, it enables students to measure their progress. Each chapter begins with competencies so that students know what is expected and ends with evaluations to determine whether competencies have been mastered. This text includes numerous illustrations to help reinforce written material. This latest edition includes new chapters on water gardens, dish gardens, and prairie gardens.

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"This textbook, Introduction to Horticulture, is a great backbone to a beginning horticulture class."

"This book contains the information on all the units that we cover in our introductory classes; it's at a level that is appropriate for an introduction class; the units are grouped together in similar topics."

"Our longstanding use of this textbook speaks highly for the product." --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

H. Edward Reiley is the retired Director of Vocational Education for the Frederick County Board of Education. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Maryland. Mr. Reiley is a member of various professional organizations including the American Vocational Association and the American Rhododendron Society. In his spare time he breeds new varieties of azalea hybrids and rhododendrons and manages a nursery.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 6 edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766815676
• ISBN-13: 978-0766815674
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #840,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Introductory Horticulture (Hardcover)

I first encountered this book in the 5th edition, which was ok. This edition, the 6th, has been greatly updated. There are more tables throughout i.e. pH leves on plants, insects that harm or help the garden, etc. This book is by no means exhaustive, so don't delude yourself into thinking that it will tell you everything you need to know about plants and horticultures. This book is however an excellent resource and will help to point the user in the right directions. Topics include but arent' limited to: Plant propigation (by seeds, spliting bulbs, hard and softwood cuttings, etc.), introduction to greenhousing, vergetable gardening, certain fruits i.e. strawberries, raspberries, and houseplants. Like i said, great 'over-all-information' book.