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Sue_WA Seattle Burbs, WA(Zone 8b) Apr 10, 2003

That's the name of the book I'm reading right now. I'm a complete newbie when it comes to propagation. This book is excellent, by Ken Druse. Over 220 pages (13 chapters) covering every type of propagation method from seed sowing, to cuttings of every type (Including leaves), Air and ground layering, grafting, division. Even a nice (informative) blurb on spores. What I found especially useful is the conditioning section (stratifying...heat,cold, freeze) of specific types of seeds to ensure the best germination. I've checked this out from my library, but this will be added to my wish list for sure! You may want to check it out!

Title: Making More Plants, The Science, Art and Joy of Propagation
Author: Ken Druse
Year: 2000
ISBN 0-517-70787-X

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SoCal Huntington Beach, CA(Zone 10a) Apr 10, 2003

Sue,

I've been wanting this book too. Went to Barnes and Noble and it was $50.00..that's alot for a book. Maybe I will check out our Library and see if they have it to browse through.

Donna

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Terry Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a) Apr 10, 2003

Not to help feed anyone's bad habits, but here are some used book prices on this title:

Half.com: http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid=263193&domain_id=1856&meta_id=1

Abe Books: http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=197020684

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Honeybee Saucier, MS(Zone 8b) Apr 10, 2003

I got "The Secrets Of Plant Propagation", by Lewis Hill at lowes for $14.95 a few years ago.
Has all that info in it.

Honeybee

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rutholive Tonasket, WA(Zone 5a) Apr 13, 2003

Terry, thanks for the hyperlink. I ordered from ABE books the Ken Kruse book Making More Plants and another one I wanted Rick Darkes The American Woodland Garden.Came to 69.50 including shipping. Not bad. Donna

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