Introductory Horticulture, 7th Edition

by H. Edward Reiley

Introductory Horticulture, seventh edition is a text that has had longstanding success and is a tried and true resource for teachers and students. It is comprehensive and easy to read, and is well thought out and organized. The book provides competencies that make it easy for the teacher to measure a student's progress in an effective and literal way. Key terms are highlighted throughout that allow the reader to focus on exactly what they need to learn and retain, and also a self evaluation at the end of each chapter to help keep the student on track. This new edition boasts all of the latest technology and trends to keep students on the cutting edge. It covers basic horticulture science and practical cultural needs so that the student understands the fundamentals. This well organized text also provides information on finding the right job in the horticulture industry and provides tips on interviewing. With a large amount of full-color illustrations, the reader isn't left to guess what the author is referring to. Students will read and enjoy this text and teachers will appreciate the tools for evaluation and the straightforward approach.

610 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Elizabeth Dragina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. It was a school elective. Who likes school electives anyways??

Well, you want my opinion? Here it is.

I found it to be useful in certain areas and plain boring in others. There was pictures throughout the whole book depicting what they were teaching, but I zoned in and out through the whole thing. It's not really my type, although I'm sure plenty of other people would enjoy learning the extreme details about plant growth.

It's your funeral.