Floriculture: From Greenhouse Production to Floral Design

by Ronald J. Biondo (Contributor), Dianne A. Noland (Contributor)

A textbook that combines the basics of horticulture with the specialized knowledge of floriculture, eliminating the need for students of greenhouse production and floral design to buy two texts. A field advisor in agricultural education, Biondo and Noland (U. of Illinois) begin by reviewing the industry, then look at such aspects as climate control and automation, life processes and growth regulators, growing bedding plants, the care and handling of fresh flowers and foliages, the principles of design, and pricing design work. The treatment is very colorful throughout. The extensive bibliography does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

662 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1999