— horticultural , adj. — horticulturist , n.
/hawr"ti kul'cheuhr/ , n.
1. the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery; the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.
2. the science and art of cultivating such plants.
[ 1670-80; hort ( us ) garden + (AGR)ICULTURE ]