Flowers and Gardens : A Manual for Beginners/R. Temple Wright.Flowers and Gardens : A Manual for Beginners/R. Temple Wright. Delhi, Biotech Books, 2004, iv, 114 p., ISBN 81-7622-099-x.

    "Floriculture is cultivation of flowers and becoming and value added farm income to the farmers. Flowers are being considered for the peace, harmony and respect. Now a days, it has taken a shape of industry. Moreover, the Indian especially housewives and senior citizens grow flowers or flowering plants in pots or in the open yards. The cultivation of cut flowers and potted plants is widely spread throughout the world. The consumption of flowers has increased with the increase in standard of livings.

    "The book "Flowers and Gardens" gives a details account on the cultivations of various types of flowers, their maintenance and protection from insect pests and diseases.

    "This book is very useful for the beginners who are interested in potted flowers and gardening, if commercially grows, the book is quite helpful to the growers." (jacket)

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