Ornamental Horticulture: Principles & Practices

Albany, New York: Delmar Publishers, Inc., 1985. First Edition, First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/None as Issued. Number line in the work reads as follows: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. 524 pages, 25 chapters, a glossary, Appendix A & B and an index. The work is divided into four section: section I -the Science of Ornamental Horticulture; Section II: the Crafts of Ornamental Horticulture; Section III: the Professions of Ornamental Horticulture and Section IV:: The Production Techniques of Ornamental Horticulture. Inside the front and back covers there is evidence that two small pieces of brown tape were placed; the largest is about an inch and a half long and 1/2 of an inch wide.The ffep is becoming unattached near the bottom of the page; however, it has a long way to go. Page 279 has a small fold at the lower outer edge measured diagionally about 3/4 of an inch. There is a listing of key tables and figures used in the text. Mostly black & white illustration, some color plates. No underlining, no highlighting, no owner names, not ex-libris, no remainder marks, no foxing, no smudges. All in all, a quite nice copy that has seen minimal use; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box.