Ornamental Horticulture (Paper Code: 17010607)

Importance and scope of floriculture in the state and country; cultivation of annuals, shrubs, hedges, climbers, bulbous plants, ornamental trees and roses

History, concept and styles of gardens and their salient features with special reference to Mughal, Japanese and English gardens

Aesthetic and bio- aesthetic planning of public parks, schools, homes, etc

Preparation and maintenance of lawns, rock gardens, hedges

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Identification of various ornamental plants;

preparation of various types of borders; layout of gardens, parks and college compounds; trimming of shrubs, hedges, climbers and trees;

raising of annuals and propagation of ornamental plants;

practices in indoor gardening; visit to public parks and gardens.

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