The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening

The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening is the sum knowledge of 250 of the world's leading horticultural and botanical authorities. These four volumes provide in-depth coverage and full details of botanical names, common names and name derivations, an accurate description of every plant listed, and a note on the cultivation of every genus, whether in the open or indoors. Entries cover all areas of plant science including anatomy, physiology, breeding, greenhouses, arboriculture, historical information, conservation, micropropagation, information needed for successful cultivation, propagation, nutrition, and USDA climatic zone numbers. The set also delves into questions that have become uniquely relevant in light of recent world developments, such as environmental issues, technological advances, scientific discoveries such as genetic engineering, and innovations in gardening techniques.