Practical Encyclopedia of Floriculture

The book details biological and agronomic issues of cultivating the most popular flowering plants: it discusses numerous types and varieties of flowers, the secrets of their successful cultivation, forcing and long-term preservation in cuttings, conditions for ensuring optimal flowering regimes,... the subtleties of breeding new varieties, and protecting plants from diseases and pests. The author's tones wonderfully convey the spirit of the human relationship with their nurtured plants: love, care, and understanding. And perhaps, immersing oneself in this spirit is even more important than studying all the rules of floriculture, because growing flowers is not just a science — it is a state of soul.