Customer Reviews
Good improvements in this 4th edition of a popular text - By: Ms. D. E. Wright, 13 Oct 2005 
This new edition of a core text for students of horticulture is welcomed. The addition of colour plates is helpful & the layout has generally improved. I think the book does a difficult job well as the subject is huge & it must be very difficult to decide what to leave out & how much depth to go to. I'm hoping it will help me with the RHS Advanced Cerificate exam.
Good companion guide to RHS General Certificate studies - By: Leslie Robinson, 21 Dec 2003 
I'm pretty happy with this book. Having decided to do Horticulture studies by correspondencein Switzerland, this book came up when searching for some pre-study material. It is also first book off the list of recommended reading from my school, which I'm pleased to see. It provides further in-depth reading to the course material provided, although my one whinge is that it could expand its chapter on pests & diseases as there are so many coveredin the course. Happily websites like the RHS help out here. However, this book is fine foundation reading.
brillant - By: gloriouslawns@aol.com, 23 Jan 2002 
if you are intrestedin any part of horticulture for a hobby or study, this is a must have every thing is explainedin fullin terms that any one would understand.And this is a up dated one.
brillant - By: gloriouslawns@aol.com, 27 Nov 2001 I have read the 2nd edition but this one is much better they keep adding more information. if you are into gardening of any type this is the book to have. Very easy to read.
Highly recommended for students and professionals - By: David F. Thomson, 14 Nov 2000 This book provides a valuable introduction to horticulture. The information covered is wide ranging, explained clearly & is accompanied on many occasions by useful pictures & diagrams. This text was useful to me on the HNC/HND (Horticulture) course & also occasionally during my horticultural degree. The book would also be of interest to many horticuural professionals. There are not currently enough text books available specifically for horticultural students so this book is a valuable one.
