The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
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Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-13 : 0881922676
ISBN-10 : 9780881922677
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Book Synopsis The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids by : Alec M. Pridgeon

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids written by Alec M. Pridgeon and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1992 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The orchid is one of the most passionately cultivated flowers worldwide, and for centuries it has been a symbol for the exotic and mysterious in the human imagination. As the brilliant photographs in this book show, the shapes, hues and textures of many of these extraordinary flowers continue to produce a shock of wonder in the viewer. This book will delight everyone, from the gardener with a casual interest in orchids, to the confirmed enthusiast. It takes in a wide spectrum of orchid genera and more than 1100 species common in cultivation, presented by an international team of experts. The first section, by the General Editor, Alec Pridgeon, introduces orchid habitats, distribution, names and classification, hybrids, pollination, how to grow orchids and control pests and diseases, and orchid conservation. The alphabetical section, "Orchids A-Z," includes descriptions, names and synonyms, geographic distribution, notes on culture, and photographs drawn from collections around the world, showing the best-known species in cultivation. Whether you are buying, growing or just looking, this is the ultimate guide to orchids.


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