A practical guide to the successful propagation of all garden plants. About 1,500 entries are organized alphabetically within each plant group, telling which method to use, when to do it, and what degree of skill is required; which seeds need special treatment before sowing and how to provide the conditions to bring about a good rate of germination; the average success rate for each plant, how big a yield to expect, and how long it should take to mature or flower; and how to take appropriate cuttings and make sure they root successfully. Contains approximately 1,800 color photographs and illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)