It is an outstanding comprehensive and authoritative book entitled ‘’ Text book on floriculture’’ Vol.1 covers ten chapters with important flower crops namely Lotus, Marigold, Rose, Chrysanthemum, Tuberose, Gladiolus, Gerbera, Dahlia and Hibiscus, illustrated by more than four hundred fifty colour photographs. This book contains of area, production, productivity, export, import scenario of different flower crops grown in different countries in the world and their importance as well as uses in various dimension. Latest advanced technologies based on agro-techniques have been discussed vividly and also focused on recent information about plant protection measures included in this book. Each chapter followed by selected references. This publication may be useful guide for B.Sc.(Ag), B.Sc(Hort.), M.Sc(Floriculture) and Ph.D (Floriculture), teachers, landscapers, armatures, professional growers throughout the world will find the book of immense interest.