"Plant-Breeding," by Liberty Hyde Bailey, offers a detailed exploration of the methods used to improve domestic plants. Based on a series of lectures, the book delves into the principles and practices of plant amelioration, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the science behind better crops and gardens. Bailey's work provides insights into the techniques employed to enhance the qualities of various plants, contributing to the advancement of agricultural practices. This book remains a relevant study for understanding the historical context of plant breeding and its continued importance in modern agriculture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.