From hunter@isgs.uiuc.edu Fri Mar 15 23:05:45 EST 1996
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From: hunter@isgs.uiuc.edu (Kate Hunter)
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Subject: Re: Book Advice Sought
Date: 7 Mar 1996 20:34:48 GMT
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In article <4hf50i$1qq@no-names.nerdc.ufl.edu>, Laura McNamara <Laura_McNamara@sfa.ufl.edu> writes:
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>I like "Park's Success with Seeds" which you can find in used books 
>stores once in awhile.  It's pretty specific in its directions.
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>I need a comprehensive resource on growing flowers from seed, or on flower
>propagation in general.  The Fragrant Path seed company recommends How to
>Grow Flowers from Seeds, by Elvin McDonald.  Does anyone know of this or
>any other good references? 
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>Thanks from,
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>Nancy
>Zone 5  SE Iowa
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The ultimate reference is "Seed germination theory & practice" by Norman Deno.
Try to get it thru your library or you can order it directly from him:

Prof. Norman Deno
139 Lenore Drive
State College, PA  16801

I believe it costs $20 - $25.  




