Handbook of Ornamental Horticulture

Contents: Preface. 1. Annuals. 2. Shrubs. 3. Hedge; edge plants and topiary. 4. Trees. 5. Avenue planting. 6. Climbers. 7. House plants. 8. Bulbous ornamental plants. 9. Lawn. 10. Palms. 11. Ferns. 12. Conifers. 13. Aquatic plants. 14. bamboos. 15. Cacti and succulants. 16. Garden tools and implements. 17. Gardening. 18. Indoor garden. 19. Window garden. 20. Rock garden. 21. Park. 22. Roof garden. 23. Water garden. 24. Landscape garden. 25. Some other gardens. Glossary. Appendices. Subject index.

"Ornamental horticulture is a new entry in the arena of horticultural science. It is gaining momentum and popularity at a faster rate. This book provides comprehensive information on growing different ornamental plants. Care has been taken to give brief description of the most important plants of facilitate their identification, use, propagation, pruning and other cultural practices in a lucid manner. Recent developments in the technology of growing ornamental and different aspects of gardening have also been included in this book. A comprehensive bibliography of books, magazines, journals, and other periodicals has been given to encourage further study. Inclusion of beautiful photographs and line drawing of different ornamental plants add to the interest. The book is written in user-friendly language. It is written with a view to fulfill the long-felt need of the teachers and students of ornamental horticulture, horticulturists, research scholars, landscape designers, gardeners and amateurs." (jacket)