Greenhouse Management : Forcing of Flowers, Vegetables and Fruits

Contents: 1. The forcing of roses. 2. The carnation. 3. The chrysanthemum. 4. The violet. 5. Bulbs and their culture. 6. Tuberous begonias. 7. Orchid culture. 8. Azaleas. 9. Calceolarias, cinerarias and primulas. 10. Ferns, smilax and asparagus. 11. Palms, pandanus and araucarias. 12. Dracaenas and cordylines. 13. Lettuce forcing. 14. Cucumbers, tomatoes and melons. 15. Mushroom culture. 16. Asparagus and rhubarb. 17. Radishes, carrots, beets and beans. 18. Grape growing under glass. 19. Strawberry growing under glass. 20. Fruit trees under glass. 21. Management of house plants. 22. The growing of bedding plants. 23. Propagation of plants by seeds and cuttings. 24. Propagation by layering, grafting and budding. 25. Insects of the greenhouse. 26. Diseases of greenhouse plants. 27. Insecticides and their preparation. 28. Fungicides, their preparation and use. 29. Soil, manures and watering. 30. Fuel-coal, oil and gas.

From the preface: "To supply a source from which information as to the methods used by the more successful florists can be drawn, this book has been prepared. As originally written it consisted of about ten chapters, which were intended as a sort of appendix to greenhouse construction, but the subject of greenhouse management was deemed worthy of a separate volume, and accordingly the copy was withdrawn from the printer and considerably added to.

"An attempt has been made in this book to give to florists an insight into the methods that are to-day being used by their intelligent and successful brethren. In nearly every case they have been tried by the author, or he has seen the results of their use in numerous instances, so that they can be used without hesitation. It is hoped that the information as to the best methods of forcing vegetables will be of especial value, as but little attention has been given that industry, which is one that is rapidly increasing in importance. Although this subject has perhaps received less space than it really deserves, we have endeavored to present it in a clear and concise form that can be followed and understood by anyone."