Flora's Orchids - Hardcover

Ned Nash; Isobyl La Croix

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088192721X ISBN 13: 9780881927214

Publisher: Timber Press, 2005

Synopsis

From the producers of the bestselling "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids" (Timber Press, 1992) comes the definitive reference for orchid enthusiasts. More than 1500 orchids are described in full detail, with over 1500 stunning photographs showing plants in their native habitats wherever possible. Listed alphabetically by botanical name, each individual genus entry includes information on natural distribution, characteristics, cultivation, and propagation. The introduction includes step-by-step photographs of gardening techniques such as propagation, repotting, and transplanting. Also included are chapters on orchid history and taxonomy, pests and diseases, preparing orchids for exhibition, and conserving orchids in the wild. Reference tables show gardeners climate and cultivation information at a glance. The comprehensive glossary and index makes the wealth of information contained in "Flora's Orchids" easily accessible to anyone.

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Product Description:

The book is brand new and will be dispatched from UK.

Review:

The book offers substance as well as style. -- Janet A. Crum "Library Journal" (11/01/2005) This book is a 'must have' for reference, identification, or the pure enjoyment of a beautiful book. -- Jerry Garner "Illinois Orchid Society Newsletter" (11/01/2005) Even those who claim not to like orchids will enjoy thumbing through this beautiful book. -- Jerry Parsons "Pacific Horticulture" (05/01/2006) I hated to put [this book] down and could not wait to return to it when the clock reminded me I had other things to do. -- Connie Cottingham "Athens Banner-herald" (01/27/2005) Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use. -- M. Taylor "Choice" (04/01/2006) " The book offers substance as well as style." -- Janet A. Crum, Library Journal, November 2005 " Even those who claim not to like orchids will enjoy thumbing through this beautiful book." -- Jerry Parsons, Pacific Horticulture, May/June 2006 " Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use." -- M. Taylor, Choice, April 2006 "Even those who claim not to like orchids will enjoy thumbing through this beautiful book."--Jerry Parsons, Pacific Horticulture, May/June 2006--Jerry Parsons "Pacific Horticulture " "Describes and offers beautiful color photographs of over 1,500 orchids, far more than in most such books, in language that minimizes difficult botanical terminology, and it provides a glossary explaining important terms it does use."--M.--M. Taylor "Choice " "The book offers substance as well as style."--Janet A.--Janet A. Crum "Library Journal "

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 088192721X
• ISBN 13: 9780881927214
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368