"The Nursery-Book: A Complete Guide to the Multiplication and Pollination of Plants" by L. H. Bailey is an instructional book that gives an overview of plant propagation, specifically written for those who are interested in botany, horticulture, or gardening. The book provides in-depth directions about how to grow plants with many techniques, such as using grafting or seeds. The author describes the book’s purpose, going into great detail about plant propagation and proper techniques that are needed to regulate temperature and moisture for seed germination. It outlines what is required to grow plants by preparing seeds and the significance of moisture and temperature, explaining the methods using diagrams and illustrations. The author makes it clear that the book will focus on plant propagation processes but not its ultimate effects.
The Nursery-Book: A Complete Guide to the Multiplication and Pollination of Plants
By L. H. (Liberty Hyde) Bailey
Discover the secrets to multiplying and pollinating plants with expert techniques on seed preparation, grafting, and cutting.
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About the AuthorLiberty Hyde Bailey was an American horticulturist and reformer of rural life. He was cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural Science. As an energetic reformer during the Progressive Era, he was instrumental in starting agricultural extension services, the 4-H movement, the nature study movement, parcel post and rural electrification. He was considered the father of rural sociology and rural journalism.
Liberty Hyde Bailey was an American horticulturist and reformer of rural life. He was cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural Science. As an energetic reformer during the Progressive Era, he was instrumental in starting agricultural extension services, the 4-H movement, the nature study movement, parcel post and rural electrification. He was considered the father of rural sociology and rural journalism.
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