Contents: Preface. 1. Global trends in floriculture. 2. Cut flower production. 3. Production and marketing of bedding plants. 4. Culture and maintenance of ornamental plants. 5. Flower forcing techniques. 6. Propagation of flowering plants. 7. Plant growth regulators in floriculture. 8. Floriculture and greenhouse production. 9. Commercial pansy production. 10. Commercial floriculture in Asian countries. Bibliography. Index.

"This book explores the industry of floriculture in its comprehensive nature. All commercially important plants cultivated have found place in the world, and have been classified on the basis of specific genera or families, which are also described. Informatory chapters on the floriculture industry, including soil and climate, manures and fertilizers, plant propagation, seed production, greenhouses and postharvest management have also been included.

With its erudite account of commercial floriculture, the book will be a handy reference for floricultural students, faculty and farmers." (jacket)