Masdevallias - Gems of the Orchid World.

Gerritsen, Mary E., & Parsons, Ron.

ISBN 10: 0881927376 / ISBN 13: 9780881927375

Published by Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2005

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NEW. Illustrated, large octavo, pp 299, a very good copy in a dustwrapper. [A long-awaited monograph on this fascinating genus, but now becoming very scarce.]. Seller Inventory # 002833

Bibliographic Details

Title: Masdevallias - Gems of the Orchid World.

Publisher: Timber Press, Portland, Oregon

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Cloth

Condition: New

Dust Jacket Condition: New

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

For the indoor plant hobbyist, intermediate orchid grower, or anyone simply 'mad about masdevallias,' this is a complete reference to these collectible orchids. This book offers detailed advice on all aspects of culture. For those who are up to a challenge, chapters on propagating, showing, and registering masdevallias are also included.

Review:

"Masdevallias is a rich and rewarding literary meal, delightful in taste and graced with good nutrition ... Do not let this jewel go unnoticed.

"Masdevallias" is a rich and rewarding literary meal, delightful in taste and graced with good nutrition ... Do not let this jewel go unnoticed.

This book could easily serve as a coffee table book to 'wow' friends.

Mary Gerritsen and Ron Parsons give this beautiful genus its well-deserved moment in the sun. -- Jerry Parsons "Pacific Horticulture" (05/01/2006)

A jewel: an important contribution to orchid literature and an invaluable guide to anyone interested in the genus. To have all of this material in one volume is a treasure. I enthusiastically recommend it. -- Marguerite Webb "Orchids" (05/01/2006)

The first complete reference of "Masdevallia" orchids ever published. -- Pauline Keegan "Hobby Greenhouse" (07/01/2006)

"Mary Gerritsen and Ron Parsons give this beautiful genus its well-deserved moment in the sun."
--Jerry Parsons, Pacific Horticulture, May/June 2006

"The experienced and knowledgeable coauthors (both are independent scholars) have provided the first comprehensive book on this genus of Central and South American orchids."
--L. G. Kavaljian, Choice, March 2006

"The first complete reference of "Masdevallia" orchids ever published."
Pauline Keegan, "Hobby Greenhouse," Summer 2006"

The experienced and knowledgeable coauthors (both are independent scholars) have provided the first comprehensive book on this genus of Central and South American orchids. Choice

Mary Gerritsen and Ron Parsons give this beautiful genus its well-deserved moment in the sun. Pacific Horticulture

The first complete reference of Masdevallia orchids ever published. Hobby Greenhouse

Masdevallias is a rich and rewarding literary meal, delightful in taste and graced with good nutrition. . . . Do not let this jewel go unnoticed. Boox Review

A jewel: an important contribution to orchid literature and an invaluable guide to anyone interested in the genus. To have all of this material in one volume is a treasure. I enthusiastically recommend it. Orchids

This book could easily serve as a coffee table book to wow friends. Contributions to Botany

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