Fritz Bahr's Commercial Floriculture: A Practical Manual For The Retail Grower (1922)

By Fritz Bahr

Book Overview

Fritz Bahr's Commercial Floriculture: A Practical Manual for the Retail Grower (1922) is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of commercial floriculture. The book is written by Fritz Bahr, a renowned horticulturist and florist, and is aimed at retail growers who are looking to improve their flower production and sales. The book covers a wide range of topics related to commercial floriculture, including the selection of plant species, propagation methods, soil preparation, fertilization, pest and disease control, greenhouse management, and marketing strategies. The author provides detailed instructions and advice on each of these topics, drawing on his extensive experience in the field.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of commercial floriculture. The first chapter provides an overview of the industry and discusses the various types of retail growers. The second chapter covers the selection of plant species, including flowers, foliage plants, and ornamental shrubs. The third chapter discusses propagation methods, including seed sowing, vegetative propagation, and grafting.The fourth chapter focuses on soil preparation and fertilization, and the fifth chapter covers pest and disease control. The sixth chapter provides detailed instructions on greenhouse management, including temperature control, ventilation, and lighting. The seventh chapter covers marketing strategies, including pricing, advertising, and customer service.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers understand the concepts and techniques discussed. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both novice and experienced growers.Overall, Fritz Bahr's Commercial Floriculture: A Practical Manual for the Retail Grower (1922) is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the commercial production and sale of flowers and ornamental plants. It provides practical advice and guidance on every aspect of the business, from plant selection to marketing, and is sure to be an essential reference for years to come.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163991554
• ISBN13: 9781163991558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"