Backhouse Gary (14 results)

Quarto, paperback,228 pp.This volume is based on papers presented at two symposia held by the Australasian Wildlife Management Society held in 1993. Wildlife management is an applied discipline and the contents reflect that orientation.

Soft Cover. There is a small crease at the edge of the front cover, else a near fine copy. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This comprehensive guide describes the 447 species of wild orchids that occur in Victoria, Australia. This region is one of the richest in the world for its diversity of temperate terrestrial orchids. Orchid diversity in Victoria spans some of the smallest to some of the largest orchids in Australia, from the minute Mallacoota Midge Orchid, with flowers just 2 mm across, to the large King Orchid, with big plants having hundreds of fragrant flowers and weighing many kilograms.Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria includes brief descriptions on all species, enabling their identification in the field. With more than 460 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species, this guide will delight and inspire anyone interested in orchids. The most comprehensive guide to the wild orchids of Victoria ever produced. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

octavo softcover (VG+) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Octavo,320 pp.,colour photographs. This comprehensive guide describes the 447 species of wild orchids that occur in Victoria, Australia. This region is one of the richest in the world for its diversity of temperate terrestrial orchids. Orchid diversity in Victoria spans some of the smallest to some of the largest orchids in Australia, from the minute Mallacoota Midge Orchid, with flowers just 2 mm across, to the large King Orchid, with big plants having hundreds of fragrant flowers and weighing many kilograms. Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria includes brief descriptions on all species, enabling their identification in the field. With more than 460 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species, this guide will delight and inspire anyone interested in orchids.

Octavo, paperback,446 pp.,colour photographs, maps. This comprehensive guide describes the 582 species of wild orchids that occur in NSW and the ACT. This region covers the richest area for wild orchids in Australia and includes over 500 species of seasonal ground orchids and 62 species of evergreen tree and rock orchids. Orchids found in this region include the tallest, heaviest, smallest flowered, most numerous flowered and most bizarre orchids in Australia, including elusive underground species. Guide to Native Orchids of NSW and ACT describes each species, enabling their identification in the field, and includes over 600 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species. Featuring orchids with a dazzling array of colour and form, this is the essential guide for all orchid enthusiasts.

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers As New octavo 249pp., col. & b/w pls., text ills., maps, references, index, Excellent reference.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This comprehensive guide describes the 447 species of wild orchids that occur in Victoria, Australia. This region is one of the richest in the world for its diversity of temperate terrestrial orchids. Orchid diversity in Victoria spans some of the smallest to some of the largest orchids in Australia, from the minute Mallacoota Midge Orchid, with flowers just 2 mm across, to the large King Orchid, with big plants having hundreds of fragrant flowers and weighing many kilograms.Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria includes brief descriptions on all species, enabling their identification in the field. With more than 460 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species, this guide will delight and inspire anyone interested in orchids. The most comprehensive guide to the wild orchids of Victoria ever produced. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This comprehensive guide describes the 447 species of wild orchids that occur in Victoria, Australia. This region is one of the richest in the world for its diversity of temperate terrestrial orchids. Orchid diversity in Victoria spans some of the smallest to some of the largest orchids in Australia, from the minute Mallacoota Midge Orchid, with flowers just 2 mm across, to the large King Orchid, with big plants having hundreds of fragrant flowers and weighing many kilograms.Guide to Native Orchids of Victoria includes brief descriptions on all species, enabling their identification in the field. With more than 460 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species, this guide will delight and inspire anyone interested in orchids. The most comprehensive guide to the wild orchids of Victoria ever produced. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Heavy foxing to top-edge. Otherwise fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1996 reprint.

Secondhand, Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Gary BackhouseFormat: HardbackNumber of Pages: 412The book The Orchids of Victoria by the author Gary Backhouse. Secondhand, Hardback.

4to; 316pp. Coloured endpaper maps, text illustrated with numerous coloured photographs, line drawings and locality maps, glossary, bibliography, index, bound in original laminated pictorial boards ( no dustwrapper issued). A fine copy. First edition. Updates and expands the authors' earlier work published in 1995.

hard cover with dust jacket. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated with photographs and maps in colour and black and white. 26 cm. XX, 388 pages Near fine book in near fine dust jacket, as new condition.