Synopsis This set of six volumes is the first of its kind in ornamental horticulture covering multifarious aspects. The contents were carefully chosen with much thought keeping in mind the frequent and rapid changes, which are occurring in this field. To stimulate the development of an enquiring mind, this book will be indispensable. The important and interesting subjects dealt with in this publication are on flowering shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbous ornamentals, aquatic plants, beautiful foliages, seasonal flowers, seed production, micropropagation, landscaping, protected cultivation under cover, post-harvest technology, bio-technology, crop protection marketing and trade, organizational support, genetic conservation, biofertilisers, mineral nutrition, growth regulating chemicals, lesser known potential new crops, pollen morphology, career prospects in floriculture and patenting of new verities. Under each subject several topics are covered with up- to-date and comprehensive review. A large number of ornamental crops are dealt with in this publication with recent references. It will be very useful to scientists, teachers, researchers, students, floriculturists, commercial flower growers, landscape designers, perfumers, traders, industrialists, new entrepreneurs, technocrats and planners.