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Origins of Horticultural Science

Origins of Horticultural Science. Scott Poague, Holtville High School. Objectives. Evaluate the historic origins of horticultural science for our local area, state, nation, & world. Horticultural Science Origins. Horticultural science is derived from 3 events:

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Origins of Horticultural Science

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  1. Origins of Horticultural Science Scott Poague, Holtville High School

  2. Objectives • Evaluate the historic origins of horticultural science for our local area, state, nation, & world.

  3. Horticultural Science Origins • Horticultural science is derived from 3 events: • The formation of scientific societies in the 17th century. • The creation of agricultural & horticultural societies in the 18th century. • The establishment of state-supported agricultural research in the 19th century.

  4. Horticultural Science Origins • Two horticultural societies were involved: • The Horticultural Society of London(later the Royal Horticultural Society)[founded 1804] • Society for Horticultural Science (later the American Society for Horticultural Science) [1903]

  5. Horticultural Science Origins • Three horticulturist can be considered as the Fathers of Horticultural Science: • Thomas Andrew Knight [1759-1838] • John Lindley [1799-1865] • Liberty Hyde Bailey [1858-1954]

  6. Thomas Andrew Knight • President of London Horticultural Society from 1811-1839. • Can be considered the father of horticultural science. • Investigated controlled culture (greenhouse), plant nutrition & fertilization, pest control, etc.

  7. John Lindley • Considered to be one of the most remarkable horticultural scientist of the 19th century. • Quit school at the age of 16. • Earned the title of “Father of Modern Orchidology”

  8. Liberty Hyde Bailey • Well established reputation as a scientist & innovator in the area of horticultural research & education • Greatest contribution may be the Cyclopedia of Horticulture, a work of 5 volumes that appeared in 1914, still in use today.

  9. References • Perdue Horticulture http://www.hort.perdue.edu/newcrop/history/lecture30/lec30.html

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