Ornamental Horticulture Technology; Suggested 2-Year Post High
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EOCUMENT RESUME ED 045 846 VT 012 344 TITLE Crnamental Horticulture Technology; Suggested 2-Year Post High School Curriculums. INS7ITUTICN rivision of Vocational and Technical Education, EAVa. PUB DATE 70 NOTE 215p. AVAILABLE FFCN Superintendent cf Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 (HE5.281:81017 $1.75) FORS PRICE EDRS Price MF -$1.O0 HC Not Available from EDES. DESCRIPTORS *Curriculum Guides, Floriculture, Landscaping, Nurseries (Horticulture), Nursery Workers (Horticulture), Off Farm Agricultural Occupations, *Ornamental Horticulture, *Ornamental Horticulture Cccupation, Post Secondary Education, Turf Management, *Vocational Agriculture ABSTRACT Developed ty a technical education specialist, this guide is designed to aid school administrators in planning and developing 2-year post-high school programs or evaluating existing programs in ornamental horticulture technology. In addition to general information on the program, contents include course outlines with examples cf tests and references, technical education procedures, and laboratory layouts with equipment and costs and land requirements for five subject areas: (1) floriculture,(2) landscape development,(3) nursery operation,(4) turfgrass management, and (5) arboriculture. A selected list of scientific, trade, and technical societies concerned with the technology is appended. The suggested program may he modified to meet local, state and regional needs. (AW) 4 14 tl U I hlogy -qukgested 2-Year ( Post +ligh School Curriculumt DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITEDTitle VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states: "No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Therefore, the Technical Education program, like every program or activity receiving financialassistance from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, must be operated in compliance with this law. 00 0E-81017 U.S. OEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR OFIGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECES- SARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF ED1.1- CATION POSITION OR POLICY. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY Suggested 2-Year Post High School Curriculums U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE ELLIOT L. RICHARDSON, Secretary OFFICE 'OF EDUCATION TERREL H. BELL, Acting Commissioner of Education ARTHUR LEE HARDWICK, Associate Commissioner Division of Vocational and Technical Education Superintendent of Documents Catalog No. HE 5.281:81017 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 - Price $1.76 FOREWORD A DVANCEMENTS in technology have caused great changes in horticul- iature as a business enterprise, as a service, and as an applied science. Some of the mast significant changes have resulted from using new equip- ment, concepts, and methods to control plant growth and to improve the industry's products and services. These developments and the legislation of mid-1960's to promote the "beautification" of the Nation have directed attention toward personnel shortages, especially skilled technicians, in the horticultural industry. This guide was prepared to aid the States in planning and developing 2-year post high si..hool programs in ornamental horticulture technology, or in evaluating existing programs. Although the indicated level of instruc- tion is post high school, the sequence of course work may well start at any grade level where students have the prerequisite background and understanding. It includes suggested curriculums for five options : floriculture, landscape development, nursery operation, turfgrass management, and aboriculture. It also includes suggested course outlines with examples of texts and refer- ences ; a sequence of technical education procedures ; laboratory layouts with equipment and costs ; a discussion of the library and its use, faculty and students services, and land requirements ; and a selected list of scien- tific, trade, and technical societies concerned with the technology. This guide was developed by Walter J. Brooking, technical education specialist in the Program Development Branch of the Division of Vocational ahs.1 Technical Education, U.S, Office of Education. The basic materials were prepared by the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College at Farmingdale, pursuant to a contract with the Office of Education. Many useful suggestions were received from special consultants and advi- sers, owners of businesses, employees in the horticultural industry, and administrators and teachers in schools of technology. Although all sugges- tions could not be incorporated, each was considered carefully in the light of the publication's intended use. In view of this, it shwild not be inferred that the suggested curriculums are completely endorsed by any one institu- tion, agency, or person. They are plans for a program ; plans to be modified by administrators and their advisers to meet local, State, and regional needs. ARTHUR LEE HARDWICK Associate Commissioner for Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION, Division of Vocational and Tech- & nical Education, recognizes the valuable contributions made in the detailed review of this publication by the following persons: Thomas T. Adams, Ten Oaks Nursery & Gardens, Inc., Clarksville, Md. Olaf J. Andersen, Vice President, Trees of Houston, 2438 South Boule- vard, Houston, Tex. R. L. Andrews, Landscape Architect, Assistant to Executive Director, National Capital Housing Authority, 1729 New York Avenue, NW., Washington, D.C. Vincent K. Bailey, Bailey Nurseries, Inc., 1325 Bailey Road, St. Paul, Minn. F. Raymond Brush, Secretary, American Association of Nurserymen, Inc., 835 Southern Building, Washington, D.C. Robert Colby, Superintendent, Montefiore Cemetery, Pinelawn Avenue, Farmingdale, N.Y. Harold Davidson, Associate Professor of Horticulture, Michigan State University, East Lansing. Homer K. Dodge, Homer K. Dodge Associates, 24 Union Avenue, Fram- ingham, Mass. Norman H. Foote, Chairman, Division of Agriculture, State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College, Farmingdale. James Manka, Superintendent, Inwood Country Club, Spruce Road, Liwood, N.Y. Hubert B. Owens, Chairman, Division of Landscape Architecture, University o C Georgia, Athens. Freeman Parr, Parr, and Hansen, Post Office Box 186, Hicksville, N.Y. Donald F. Pollitt, President, Donald F. Pollitt, Inc., Landscape Design- ers and Contractors, 1379 Cedar Swamp Road, Brooksville, Glen Head, N.Y. Harry Raben, Garden World, Inc., Francis Lewis Boulevard and 46th Avenue, Flushing, N.Y. Edward Roberts, Jr., Vice President, Golf Course Superintendent of America, 334 Shumpike Road, Chatham, N.J. Joseph F. Roeseli, Chairman, Department of Ornamental Horticulture, State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College, Farmingdale. Max Schling, 675 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. L. R. Shields, Golf Course Superintendent, Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md. Henry Skinner, National Arboretum, Washington, D.C. Paul E. Tilford, Executive Secretary, National Arborist Association, Inc., 616 Southern Building, Washington, D.C. John Walker, Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticul- turists, Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, D.C. William C. Warlick, Forsyth Technical Institute, Horticulture Depart- ment, 2100 Link Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. Wilbur Wright, Director of Parks, Monroe County Park System, Roch- ester, N.Y. The Office of Education also appreciates the constructive criticism re- ceived from administrators and staff members of the following institutions: Arizona Western College State Board of Vocational Yuma, Ariz. and Adult Education Abraham Baldwin Agricultural Madison, Wis. College State Department of Education Tifton, Ga. Montgomery, Ala. Danville Junior College State Department of Education Danville, Ill. Sacramento, Calif. Ratcliffe Hicks School of State Department of Education Agriculture Tallahassee, Fla. University of Connecticut Storrs, Conn. State University of New York Agricultural and Technical Mount San Antonio College College Walnut, Calif. Cobleskill, N.Y. State Board of Vocational Education and Rehabilitation (Division of Agriculture Education) Springfield, Ill. vi CONTENTS Page FOREWORD iii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE PROGRAM 1 Typical Employment Opportunities 3 General Considerations 4 Floriculture 7 Landscape Development Nursery Operation 7 Turfgrass Management 8 Arboriculture 8 Faculty 9 Student Selection and Serv5ces 10 Advisory Committees and Cervices 12 Laboratory Equipment and Facilities 13 Library 14 Textbooks, References, and Visual Aids 15 Scientific and Technical Societies 16 THE CURRICULUMS 17 Floriculture Curriculum Outline 17 Landscape Development Curriculum Outline 18 Nursery Management Curriculum Outline 19 Turfgrass Management Curriculum Outline 20 Arboriculture Curriculum Outline..... _____ 21 Brief Description of Courses 22 Curriculum Content and Relationships 25 Suggested Continuing Study 28 COURSE OUTLINES 29 Technical Specialty Courses 30 Drainage and Irrigation 30 Floral Design 34 Floricultu 36 Flower Shop Operation 38 Greenhouse Operations I 40 Greenhouse Operations II 42 Herbaceous Plants