The Orchids: A Scientific Survey

Withner, Carl L; (Carl Leslie)

Published by Ronald Press Co, New York, 1959

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ix, 648 pages: illustrations, portraits, map; 24 cm; bibliographical references and index. 3.2 lbs. A comprehensive survey of orchids; highly detailed. Chronica Botanica, No. 32 [series]. ?? Carl L. Withner (1920-2012) was an American botanist known for his work on orchids. A professor of biology at Brooklyn College for many years, he inspired many students. His series of books titled "The Cattleyas and Their Relatives" are considered seminal works in the field of orchid cultivation. These volumes provide detailed information on the classification, cultivation, and care of various species and hybrids within the Cattleya genus. Orchid?es. 42.57 monocotyledones. Orchids. Biologie Orchideen Orchidee?n. Teelt. Monocotyledoneae. Biologie. Orchideen. Identifier: orchidaceae; plantkunde; botany; cytologie; cytology; plantenfysiologie; plant physiology; plantenplagen; plant pests; plantenziekten; plant diseases; Orchidales. Sturdy and clean very good(+) copy, with small personal owner signature, minor crinkle-crease to hal-title page only, and very sligth edge-wear. Seller Inventory # 100878

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Title: The Orchids: A Scientific Survey

Publisher: Ronald Press Co, New York

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: very good(+)

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