The propagation of plants has long been recognized as a fundamental practice in the fields of plant science. Various special treatments are followed in the production of horticultural plants, and for this reason their propagation presents certain peculiar problems and difficulties.

The book was prepared primarily as a text for basic courses in horticulture and related fields; and also as a guide in practical work, for both commercial growers and amateur horticulturists.

The essential features of plant structure and reproduction have been introduced in their relation to seed production, root formation, wound healing, and other practical phases of plant propagation. The methods of asexual; propagation. The methods of asexual propagation, including bulbs, layerage, cottage, budding, and grafting are considered in comprehensive form. Practices followed in the propagation of certain important species are presented in detail. A discussion of pruning and transplanting is also included because of the relationship of these practices to the growth and longevity of plants Basic factors of plant growth and response are considered with respect to their relation to commercial practices.