There are about 100 books out there some with very technical info (College text books) to the basic info check the books offered by sponsors.. or the local library

Well of course there are many out there - but which ones do you like? I'm looking for specific recommendations here.

O.K. here is a few. Secrets of Plant Propagation by Lewis hill
The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation by Michael Dirr, Seed Germination Theory and Practice by Norman Deno, Plant Propagation Principles and Practices by Hartman and Kester. When you finish these post again and I will have more suggestions. Al

Hartman mentioned by calistoga is very good when you have decided to get serious. Have a library get it for you if they don't have one on the shelf because even a used one may cost $99 at Amazon. Unless you are a graduate student a 30 year old Hartmann is as good as a new one.

Well illustrated and with clear instructions for those beginning to explore propagation methods

Making More Plants, Ken Druse.

I bought my Hartmans used for $9 the third edition. As soon as a book is excepted for college textbook the price doubles. No wonder college is expensive. Making More Plants I paid $16 for half price, used with the only detraction the previous owners name on the cover page. Ken Druse is a professional photographer and this is a beautiful book. It is not however a "coffee table" book. The propagation information is excellent and very easy to read and understand. Al

The Druse book is excellent, and I like the American Horticultural Society's Plant Propagation. It is well illustrated as well.

I keep in touch with the used book stores, and they keep a list of what I am looking for. I got the AHS book for $10.00.

Janie

I have and USE this book - Secrets of Plant Propagation by Lewis hill - EXCELLENT resource!