Landscape Propagation -- http://www.landspro.com/
Provides instructions on how to reproduce plants including amaryllis, narcissus, daffodils, lilies (by bulb section, scales and seed) and perennials, house plants, roses, vines, trees and shrubs (by root, stem and leaf cuttings).
NC State University - Stem Cutting -- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8702.html
Home gardener instructions for plant propagation by stem cuttings including a table of evergreen plants and deciduous trees by common name and type of cutting.
University of Florida - Workshops -- http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/menu_ep:plant_propagation
Index of links to mist propagation equipment, workbooks on propagation principles, by seed, by division, landscape plants and methods for woody ornamentals.
Ohio State University Extension - Master Gardener -- http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/prop.htm
Extensive information on propagation by seed (sexual propagation) and by cuttings, layering, divisions, bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes, grafting, bud grafting and tissue culture (asexual propagation).
Seed Germination -- http://backyardgardener.com/tm.html
Seed Germination Database for hundreds of plants from Thompson and Morgan.
NC State University - Leaf, Cane and Root Cuttings -- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/hil/hil-8700.html
Provides descriptions with drawings of leaf with petiole, leaf without petiole, split vein leaf, leaf bud, cane and root cuttings.
Chrysanthemum Breeding Made Easy -- http://www.harrylawson.co.uk/
Features books, breeding tips, and information on pests and diseases.
The Succulent Plant Page - Succulent Plants -- http://www.succulent-plant.com/propagation.html
Describes how to take cuttings, make divisions, take offsets and various methods of grafting.
Germination Database - Seeds -- http://www.backyardgardener.com/tm1.html
Provides a listing of plant names and the methods to germinate the seed.
Jelitto Germination Tips and Tricks -- http://www.jelitto.com/
Provides insight on germinating seeds.
The Seed Site -- http://www.theseedsite.co.uk/
Harvesting, sowing, and a germination database of over 1000 plants, images of seeds, seedpods, seedlings, and botanical information.
Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database -- http://pdcs.ctahr.hawaii.edu:591/hawnprop/
Information on propagation techniques for selected Hawaiian indigenous and endemic plants.
US Davis Rooting Database -- http://rooting.ucdavis.edu/pchome.htm
Provides propagation information, including required chemicals and timetables, for various species.
Orchid Reserve, El Pahuma - Orchids -- http://www.ceiba.org/propagation.htm
Describes techniques employed for raising orchids from seedlings and includes a link to download Orchid Propagation Manual.
Thompson & Morgan (Group) Ltd - Guide to Germination -- http://www.thompson-morgan.com/en/germination/introduction
A guide for gardeners on raising plants from seeds.
Tom Clothier's Garden Walk and Talk -- http://tomclothier.hort.net/
Most extensive online resource for seed germination information for specific plant species, including indexes for annuals/biennials, perennials, and shrubs/trees. Also general information on seed-starting techniques.
Gardenweb: Growing from Seed -- http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/seed/
Forum for discussion of seed-starting topics by gardeners of all experience levels. Particularly active in winter and spring. FAQ includes many tips from home gardeners on variety of topics.
GardenWeb: Winter Sowing -- http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/wtrsow/
A forum for discussing all aspects of winter-sowing, the planting of seeds in containers outdoors in winter, for germination in spring. The FAQ contains a detailed explanation of the method.
Seed Germination of Wild and Cultivated Roses -- http://www.alaskarosesociety.org/documents/seed_germ1.htm
Article by Patricia Holloway on harvesting, preparing and sowing rose seeds, including warm and cold stratification, reprinted by the Alaska Rose Society.
How to Germinate Seed -- http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/seed.htm
Bonsai enthusiast Brent Walston explains the fundamentals of germinating woody species, emphasizing the requirement to break down germination inhibitors.
Seed Swap Links -- http://www.geocities.com/missbanji/seedswapping.html
A page full of links to seed swapping sites.
Alpines From Seed -- http://freespace.virgin.net/almond.jim/alpseed.htm
Alpine plant enthusiast gives tips on raising bulbs and alpines from seed, including a section on gibberellic acid.
Nearing Frames -- http://users.stargate.net/~rocketmn/nearing.htm
Information and measured plants for constructing a coop-style Nearing frame for propagating woody plants from cuttings.
Henry Kuska -- http://home.neo.rr.com/kuska/
Retired professor presents in-depth information on his rose hybridizing and germination techniques, along with photos of the results.
Wintersown.org -- http://wintersown.org/
Winter sowing is a method of starting hardy seedlings outside during winter. This site, constructed by one of the method's gurus, documents which seeds are amenable and how to go about it.
Seed and Sower -- http://www.seedandsower.com/
Ontario gardener shares her experience starting and collecting flower seed in the garden. Also some information on other gardening topics.
Virtual Seeds & Flags -- http://www.virtualseeds.com/seedstarting.html
Small-scale seed supplier offers her down-home tips on seed-starting on the cheap, with general information as well as specifics on tomatoes, perennials, fall propagation, and seed-saving.
Germination Requirements - Perennials -- http://horticulture.sfasu.edu/hrt416/notes/germination%20guidelines%20perennials.pdf
Document in PDF format listing the germination requirements and duration for several hundred perennials, sorted to genus level.
Seed Propagation - The Basics -- http://horticulture.sfasu.edu/hrt416/notes/seed%20propagation.pdf
Course notes for a class at Stephen F. Austin State University covering both basic and more advanced concepts in seed germination.
Ontario Rock Garden Society -- http://www.onrockgarden.com/
The germination guide on this society's site lists requirements for a large number of plants (not just alpines), down to species level.
Rooting Data Base -- http://www.growit.com/know/rooting.htm
Online resource listing the rooting methods for hundreds of woody plant species. Searchable, alphabetically organized list.
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