The New Encyclopedia of Orchids
Title | The New Encyclopedia of Orchids PDF eBook |
Author | I. F. La Croix |
Publisher | Timber Press |
Pages | 526 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 0881928763 |
The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
Title | The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids PDF eBook |
Author | Alec M. Pridgeon |
Publisher | Timber Press (OR) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Orchid culture |
ISBN | 9780881928013 |
Covers 1,100 common species of orchids with descriptions, names, geographic distribution, and recommendations for successful cultivation.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
Title | The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids PDF eBook |
Author | Alec M. Pridgeon |
Publisher | Timber Press (OR) |
Pages | 312 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9780881922677 |
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. Whether you are buying, growing or just looking, this is the ultimate guide to orchids.
The Genus Paphiopedilum
Title | The Genus Paphiopedilum PDF eBook |
Author | Guido J. Braem |
Publisher | |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Orchid culture |
ISBN |
The Practical Encyclopedia of Orchids
Title | The Practical Encyclopedia of Orchids PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Rittershausen |
Publisher | Southwater |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014-06 |
Genre | Orchid culture |
ISBN | 9781780193281 |
This expert book has all the information you need about choosing and growing these beautiful plants, with 600 photographs and step-by-step advice.
The Macdonald Encyclopedia of Orchids
Title | The Macdonald Encyclopedia of Orchids PDF eBook |
Author | Alberto Fanfani |
Publisher | |
Pages | 255 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Orchid culture |
ISBN | 9780356175973 |
The Best Orchids for Indoors
Title | The Best Orchids for Indoors PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Marden Fitch |
Publisher | Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9781889538600 |
From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a series The New York Times calls a "brilliant collection of gardening books." This manual is a goldmine of practical and inspirational information, and a great value too. Orchid lovers will delight in this guide to indoor cultivation. Fitch, a member of the who’s who of orchid specialists, presents the newest, most exciting, and most spectacular tropical varieties. Published in association with the American Orchid Society, this volume offers lots of helpful advice for making orchids thrive, as well as a comprehensive encyclopedia of different species. From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden series that The New York Times calls a “brilliant collection of gardening books.”