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"The authoritative text is crisply written in [a] delightfully erudite, yet easily accessible, style .... A lucid and complete section on orchid nomenslature prepares the neophyte for the onslaught of unfamiliar Latin names by explaining the scientific system for naming plants and illustrating its benefits .... Photographically, the book is a godsend to the serious orchid grower .... [A] worthy addition to any personal horticultural library and the perfect gift for an orchid-loving friend."
—Joseph Levine, Horticulture (from a review of the first edition)
"This monumental work will remain a standard reference book for many years to come, and as an indispensable tool it belongs in the library of every professional and amateur orchidophile."
—Leslie A. Garay, Curator, Orchid Herbarium, Harvard University (from a review of the first edition)
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Original Language: German
"The authoritative text is crisply written in [a] delightfully erudite, yet easily accessible, style .... A lucid and complete section on orchid nomenslature prepares the neophyte for the onslaught of unfamiliar Latin names by explaining the scientific system for naming plants and illustrating its benefits .... Photographically, the book is a godsend to the serious orchid grower .... [A] worthy addition to any personal horticultural library and the perfect gift for an orchid-loving friend."
—Joseph Levine, Horticulture (from a review of the first edition)
"This monumental work will remain a standard reference book for many years to come, and as an indispensable tool it belongs in the library of every professional and amateur orchidophile."
—Leslie A. Garay, Curator, Orchid Herbarium, Harvard University (from a review of the first edition)
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- PublisherBlandford Press
- Publication date1981
- ISBN 10 0713710977
- ISBN 13 9780713710977
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages441
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. With 720 colour photos; many black and white figures, a fine copy in fine dustjacket housed in a very good slipcase. Containing details of morphology, ecology, classification, history, nomenclature, conservation and a fascinating history of the orchid in cultivation, is followed by a detailed analysis of 217 genera found in cultivation. For each genus distinguishing features are given, plus native location, a history of its taxonomy, derivation of name and notes of its requirements in cultivation. Under each genus is a list of species most suitable for greenhouse cultivation - over 1200 in total. Each species is described in detail, the information including diagnostic features, distribution in the wild, other closely related species, and the synonyms under which the species may be known.; 280 x 245mm; 444 pages. Seller Inventory # 23722
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