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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids
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by:
Pridgeon, Alec
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Publisher:
Timber Press
Published: OR
ISBN: 0881922676
Format:Hardcover
Pages:304
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Book Description
Biological Sciences, ARBA 1994
Highly recommended for its beautiful photograph and readable, accessible information... popular addition to any general or botanical collection.
Product Description:
This large and beautiful volume is aimed at a
broad audience, from the flower lover with a casual interest in orchids to the committed enthusiast and professional. It encompasses a wide spectrum of orchid genera, and over 1,100 species and hybrids commonly in cultivation. The text, written by
acknowledged experts of international renown, is authoritative but accessible to the beginner. Lavish full-color photographs, drawn from international sources, enable non-specialists to identify orchids in collections or in the field with ease.
The introductory section features a number of pertinent topics which guide the reader to an understanding of these wonderful flowers: orchid habitats, distribution, classification, hybrids, pollination, cultivation, and conservation. The
alphabetical "Orchids A-Z" section includes descriptions, taxonomy, currently accepted names and synonyms, geographic distribution, notes on culture, and hundreds of color photographs of the best-known species in cultivation.
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