Starting Out with Orchids - Softcover

Jones, David L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 187706968X ISBN 13: 9781877069680

Publisher: Reed New Holland, 2010

Synopsis

Starting Out With Orchids is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to start growing orchids as well as a handy guide for the experienced grower or flower enthusiast. This new handbook includes 256 species including 27 species of easy-to-grow orchids. Each species is illustrated with a color photo making it easy to identify each variety of this complex and beautiful flower.

About this title

Product Description

This is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to start growing orchids or are keen to expand their knowledge and orchid collection. 256 species are described including 27 species of easy-to-grow orchids. There is a colour photo for every species.

About the Author

David Jones is a dedicated plantsman and has named many species of Australian native orchids. He is the author of Exotic Orchids in Australia and Native Orchids of Australia, and has authored or co-authored more than 28 other books on various plant groups including climbing plants, ferns, palms and cycads. He is now retired on the south coast of New South Wales with his wife Barbara where they are establishing an experimental garden. He collects bulbs, cacti and succulents, enjoys gardening, fishing and writing, and is still actively studying native orchids and other plants.

Edition details

• Publisher: Reed New Holland
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 187706968X
• ISBN 13: 9781877069680
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 224