Cut Flowers of the World
Cut Flowers of the World This full-color photographic guide describes and illustrates over 350 different species of widely used cut flowers and foliage plants. This second edition has been expanded…
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Cut Flowers of the World
This full-color photographic guide describes and illustrates over 350 different species of widely used cut flowers and foliage plants. This second edition has been expanded to include updated cultivar photos, and a new section on the practical aspects of cut flower production.For each flower, the following information is given: description of the plant; geographical origin; historical overview; cultivation; properties such as colors, scent and vase life; quality criteria (how to select for quality); and the proper care and handling of the flowers. Cut Flowers of the World is a user-friendly but scientifically accurate, quick reference guide to the most important commercial cut flowers, foliage greens and potted flowers that are sold in florist shops all over the world.
Also included are introductory chapters on basic aspects such as cultivation methods, harvesting and